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On Friday, March 22, the University of Nebraska at Omaha’s (UNO) campus was abuzz with the celebration of the 16th Annual Research and Creative Activity Fair (RCAF). For the first time in its history, the event was proudly sponsored by UNO's Alumni Association, UNeMed, and Great Plains IDEA.

“I first started participating in RCAF as a student at the very first fair. Now it is a tradition for me and important for celebrating all research and creative activity that occurs at UNO. It is a great way for students and their faculty mentors to showcase their work, gain confidence for presenting in a regional or national setting, as well as a way for the UNO community to learn more about the excellent and impactful work being conducted at UNO,” said Sara Myers, Ph.D., Associate Vice Chancellor for Research and Creative Activity at UNO.

From eloquent research presentations to show-stopping vocal performances, students gathered in the Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center, the Strauss Performing Arts Center, Criss Library, and the Weber Fine Arts Building to demonstrate their skills.

The fair provides undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students with an unparalleled opportunity to showcase their cutting-edge research and innovative creative endeavors.

Spanning across all divisions, the fair saw participation from students representing each of UNO’s colleges, highlighting the diverse nature of academic exploration at the university.

Over its impressive 16-year history, RCAF has served as a resource to advance numerous academic scholars, performers, scientists, musicians, educators, social workers, artists, and many other professionals into successful careers.

“RCAF provides students with the opportunity to show off their work and inspire others. I am excited to share my research, which is a qualitative study of using storytelling to enhance the character strength of perspective in children,” said Macy Cummins, an undergraduate student majoring in psychology.

This year, 205 students delivered 199 presentations. Twenty submissions were selected from among the best across undergraduate and graduate categories for exhibits, oral and poster presentations, and performances or demonstrations.

2024 Research and Creative Activity Fair Winners

Here are this year’s award recipients, as determined by a panel of 99 judges and 37 moderators, comprised of community members, esteemed professionals, and UNO faculty members.

Undergraduate Performances or Demonstrations

Best: Ethan Robles

“Spirit Ingredient.” Advised by Lilly Lu, Ph.D.

Outstanding: Luke Koesters

“10,000 Years of Happiness, Selected Thesis Poems.” Advised by Todd Robinson, Ph.D.

Meritorious: Amanda Overfield

“From Script to Scene: A Directing Capstone.” Advised by Ron Zank, Ph.D.

Graduate Performances or Demonstrations

Best: Claire James

“Charanga: Cuban and Classical Flutistry” Advised by Christine Beard, D.M.A.

Outstanding: Matthew Sheppard

“Debussy through the Ears of Falla.” Advised by Hadley Heavin, M.Mus.

Meritorious: Ethan Christiansen

“Nothing is Real: A Discussion of Sound and Music.” Advised by Hannah Weaver, D.M.A.

Undergraduate Poster Presentations

Best: Andrew Huang

“Using Common Marmoset (Callithrix Jacchus) Feces to Isolate and Characterize Acinetobacter” Advised by: Jonathan B. Clayton, Ph.D.

Outstanding: Victor Rivero

“Human Blood Cell Isolation: THE CRITICAL FIRST STEP IN OUR LABORATORY’S IMMUNOBIOLOGY EXPERIMENTAL PROTOCALS” Advised by: Paul W. Denton, Ph.D.

Meritorious: Bailey Shubert

“When is “I’m Sorry” Not Enough?: An exploration of breaking bad news in a simulated clinical setting.” Advised by: Timi Barone, Ph.D.

Honorable Mention: Kathryn Chain, Dylan Herrmann, and Julio Navas

“Solving Two-Dimensional Schrödinger Equation for a Double Well Potential Using Analytical and Variational Methods.” Advised by: Wai-Ning Mei, Ph.D.

Graduate Poster Presentations

Best: Kennady Ruffcorn

“Does Lack of Psychological Readiness Influence Reinjury in Athletes at Return to Play After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Surgery?” Advised by: Adam Rosen, Ph.D.

Outstanding: Seung Kyeom Kim

“Bridge Between Predictability and Complexity in Human Gait.” Advised by: Aaron Likens, Ph.D.

Meritorious: Sarah Woelfel

“The Relationship Between Patellar Tendon Anthropometrics and Modifiable Risk Factors of Patellar Tendinopathy.” Advised by: Adam Rosen, Ph.D.

Honorable Mention: Christine Stasi-Arispe

“How to Successfully Implement Practical Functional Assessment in School Settings.” Advised by: Adam Weaver, Ph.D.

Undergraduate Oral Presentations

Best: Nathaniel Booher

“BET Inhibitor Exposure Impacts on Cancer Cells’ Surface Expression of NK Cell Ligands.” Advised by: Paul W. Denton, Ph.D.

Outstanding: Angela Truong

“Surface CD16 Modulation by Toll-Like Receptor 9 (TLR9) Agonism on Human Natural Killer Cells.” Advised by: Paul W. Denton, Ph.D.

Meritorious: Diya Joy Varughese

“Employing an Experimental Approach to Study the Killing Capacity of Natural Killer Cells.” Advised by: Paul W. Denton, Ph.D.

Honorable Mention: Donald Rogers

“Validation and Implementation of Human-specific Multiplex Analysis to Quantify the Inflammatory Response in the Plasma of Common Marmosets (Callithrix jacchus).” Advised by: Paul W. Denton, Ph.D.

Graduate Oral Presentations

Best: Adarsha Bhattari

“Security Mechanisms and Communication Strategies for the Adaptive Partition of Remote Electrocardiogram (ECG) Diagnosis Between Wearable Sensor Net and Cloud.” Advised by: Dongming Peng, Ph.D.

Outstanding: Theodore Deligiannis

"Negative Impact of Aging on Gait Autocorrelation: A Mised-Effects Analysis of Stride Interval Dynamics.” Advised by: Aaron Likens, Ph.D.

Meritorious: Diana Mwikisa

“Uterine Fibroids: A Silent Crisis.” Advised by: Roma Subramanian, Ph.D.

Honorable Mention: Alexia Rains

“The Relationship Between Compensatory Behavior and Balance Control During Walking in Stroke Survivors.” Advised by: Mukul Mukherjee, Ph.D.

Undergraduate Exhibits

Best: Amiey Elsasser

“DERMA: Expressions in Body Paint Post Spinal Injury.” Advised by: Mark Gilbert, Ph.D.

Outstanding: Kennedy Wallman

“Experiences In Femininity.” Advised by: David Helm, Ph.D.

Meritorious: Kiara Hernandez Padron

“Desolation.” Advised by: Rebecca Norris.

Honorable Mention: Savana Schiltz

“Spring.” Advised by: Rebecca Norris.

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Internal Funding for Student Research and Creative Activity

The Office of Research and Creative Activity (ORCA) offers a variety of funding opportunities for students. Our FUSE, GRACA, and UCRCA programs are open on a rolling basis throughout the academic year. The Work Study Student Researcher and Research Development Programs are open for faculty to apply in the fall semester. Students should contact the faculty member they desire to work with to learn more. Learn more.

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UNO's 16th Annual Research and Creative Activity Fair: A Celebration of Academic Excellence

The fair showcased the diverse talents and accomplishments of its students.

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1200800Bimanual coordination testing apparatus and conditions. (A) Brain imaging cap (functional near-infrared spectroscopy; fNIRS) and bimanual manipulanda arrangement. (B) Subjects were prompted to follow a metronome that was embedded with variability in the interbeat intervals. Four signal conditions were used for implementing variability, including an invariable (no variability) metronome, a pink noise, a white noise, and a Brown noise metronome. (C) Subjects followed the metronome in an initial coordination pattern of either in-phase or antiphase. (D) The average metronome interval increased by 0.25 Hz every 8 s with eight total epochs of increased frequency (lasting approximately 64 s).Bimanual coordination testing apparatus and conditions. (A) Brain imaging cap (functional near-infrared spectroscopy; fNIRS) and bimanual manipulanda arrangement. (B) Subjects were prompted to follow a metronome that was embedded with variability in the interbeat intervals. Four signal conditions were used for implementing variability, including an invariable (no variability) metronome, a pink noise, a white noise, and a Brown noise metronome. (C) Subjects followed the metronome in an initial coordination pattern of either in-phase or antiphase. (D) The average metronome interval increased by 0.25 Hz every 8 s with eight total epochs of increased frequency (lasting approximately 64 s).

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Researchers have documented the presence of “pink noise” in nearly every human behavior and process, and can degrade with injury, disease, and aging.
When pink noise degrades, you may not be as adaptable to your environment and more prone to falls.
UNO Biomechanics researchers found that exposing subjects to auditory pink noise positively affected their adaptability in coordinated movements.
Their findings were published in the top science journal PNAS – another recent success story for UNO’s Department of Biomechanics.

Kolby Brink, a doctoral biomechanics student at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO), and Aaron Likens, an assistant professor in UNO’s Department of Biomechanics and Brink’s advisor, received acceptance into The Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) journal with their co-written paper “Pink Noise promotes sooner state transitions during bimanual coordination.”

PNAS is one of the top science journals in the U.S. with a highly selective review and acceptance process. Not only is this the first PNAS publication for either Brink or Likens, but it also marks the first time that any paper from UNO’s Department of Biomechanics has been published in the journal. The other contributors on the paper are Seung Kyeom Kim, Joel Sommerfeld, Polemnia Amazeen, and Nick Stergiou.

Brink shared, “I’m excited that this paper was accepted at this journal. I've been grateful to be on the team that I'm on and surrounded with the advisors and teammates I have. I certainly couldn't have done this without them.”

The paper’s research began as Brink’s thesis project for his master’s degree. In UNO’s Center of Research in Human Movement Variability (MOVCENTR), he studied movement and coordination in people to better understand ways to improve rehabilitation tools for motor-related disorders.

The Impact of Pink Noise on Human Movement

Working with Likens, his faculty advisor, he focused his research on how to assess the impact that variability has on human coordination. A widely used model in human movement research, the Haken-Kelso-Bunz (HKB) model, measures coordination but does not adequately address the variability in movement that humans naturally have. This variability was shown to be pink noise.

“Since the 1970s, researchers have documented the presence of pink noise in just about every human behavior and process,” explained Likens. “It’s a fundamental property that degrades when you’re injured, have a disease, or through the natural course of aging. And it seems to be associated with your ability to flexibly adapt to novel circumstances.”

An example of this is when a healthy young person is walking, they can quickly adapt their movements when encountering uneven ground or increasing their speed. When their inherent pink noise has degraded due to a disorder or age, they are not as adaptable to their environment, making them more prone to falls.

Brink was tasked with designing a model that could measure the effect of pink noise on adaptable movement and determine whether a degraded adaptability in coordination could be restored with pink noise exposure.

Through his experiments, his team found that exposing subjects to auditory pink noise positively affected their adaptability in coordinated movements.

Future Implications of Pink Noise Research on Rehabilitation Tools

“I'm hoping this could just be another step towards further developing this,” said Brink. “We had some promising experimental and simulation findings and I think that sets the stage for future studies to start implementing this newer and modified model. The HKB model is used in so many different areas, such as coordination in cells, teamwork, and communication, and we are improving this model for everyone else to use in their own fields.”

Nick Stergiou, the director of MOVCENTR and a senior contributor on the paper, is immensely proud of this accomplishment for Brink and Likens.

“I think it will really impact the careers of Kolby [Brink] and Aaron [Likens] because they are early in their careers and publishing in such a big journal,” said Stergiou. “Also, this research is very important. We are doing incredible things with variability and incorporating pink noise variability into the HKB model. It’s huge. I think it will be utilized by many other scientists around the world.”

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“Pink Noise” Exposure Research Published in Prestigious PNAS Journal

UNO researchers found that exposing individuals to auditory “pink noise” positively improved their adaptability in coordinated movements.

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How could violent extremists sow chaos by attacking our nation’s cyber infrastructure?

The National Counterterrorism Innovation, Technology, and Education Center (NCITE) is looking for research projects that explore this and related questions. On Aug. 5, NCITE launched its first targeted request for proposals (RFP) seeking research that explores threats to the cyber domain.

The Center is looking to award 1-2 new projects for a period of performance beginning Jan. 1, 2025. The deadline to submit proposals is Sept. 19.

Find full details and instructions to submit on the RFP page.

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The UNO Division of Innovative and Learning-Centric Initiatives (ILCI) is pleased to announce a number of opportunities available for UNO faculty to experiment, pilot, and begin incorporating AI into your teaching, research, service and working on campus. A one-page overview document that is easily printed/shared electronically is available, and the most up-to-date information can always be found at ilci.unomaha.edu/AILearningLab.

Explore Updates and Opportunities

Get a ChatGPT License for Yourself and the Students in Your Course
Redesign Your Course to Incorporate Elements About AI in Your Discipline
Training and Professional Development Opportunities to Learn More About AI
Attend a Virtual Town Hall About the AI Learning Lab
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Get a ChatGPT License for Yourself and the Students in Your Course

If you would like to pilot enterprise ChatCPT this fall, a limited number of licenses are available for UNO faculty and (if requested) the students in courses.

Access to UNO’s enterprise ChatGPT will be done through an RFP process called the AI Challenge, where ILCI will seek information about specific use cases. The RFP is not intended to provide access for general use of ChatGPT but rather for specific and clearly identified tasks, projects, and business processes.

It is anticipated that use cases will include but will not be limited to teaching and learning (for example, a faculty member may way to try out a Custom GPT to assist students in their class with studying and preparing for course activities and assessments, similar to a Teaching Assistant), operational efficiency (for example, the faculty member may want to deploy AI to answer common questions from prospective students), research, or other activities. The RFP will stay open through Aug. 31.

Through an agreement with OpenAI, faculty will have the opportunity to create custom GPT’s. For security and privacy, these rely exclusively on internal data sources. Custom GPT models created in the workspace are restricted to sharing with only other Enterprise workspace members (i.e. a staff member shares with other staff members in their unit at UNO, a faculty member shares with students enrolled in their course, etc.). Custom GPT’s can be created as part of the AI Challenge – please use the same application process.

Redesign Your Course to Incorporate Elements About AI in Your Discipline

UNO is now offering our first round of AI-Powered Teaching grants to help faculty integrate generative AI into your course(s) across many disciplines. Collaborate with an Instructional Designer to implement AI effectively and meaningfully into your teaching in three different ways:

Tier	Criteria
Tier 1: AI Assignment Implementation (grant of $250)	Looking for ways to incorporate AI into an assignment in your course? Apply for the Tier 1 AI-Powered Teaching Grant! Working closely with an Instructional Designer for 3-4 hours to incorporate AI into an assignment in a way that works for you and your course.
Tier 2: AI Module Implementation (grant of $1000)	Looking to help guide students on how they can use AI in a future career, or looking for a middle ground of AI implementation in a specific portion of your course? Apply for a Tier 2 AI-Powered Teaching Grant! Work closely with an Instructional Designer for 1-2 months to strategically incorporate AI.
Tier 3: Full AI Course Implementation (grant of $2000)	Looking to fully implement multiple AI strategies and learning opportunities for students across your entire course? Apply for a Tier 3 AI-Powered Teaching Grant! Work closely with an Instructional Designer through our 3-4 month full course re-development process.

All full and part-time UNO faculty are eligible to apply for AI-powered teaching grants. We are particularly interested in funding grants where faculty choose to implement a module or multiple learning opportunities into their course(s) that demonstrate AI in the respective field and help to prepare students for using AI appropriately in their future careers. AI teaching grant applications will be reviewed Sept. 17-27. Grant recipients will be contacted the week of Sept. 30. If you are interested, please consider applying before Sept. 16.

Training and Professional Development Opportunities to Learn More About AI

UNO will be offering our free, six-week virtual professional development called “The AI Advantage: Transforming Teaching and Preparing Students to Thrive” again this fall. This course gives an overview of generative AI; walks faculty and staff through adapting their personal philosophies for the AI world; shares strategies for incorporating AI into courses, learning experiences, and business processes; and prepares students to be responsible users of AI.

Faculty and staff will leave the course with a plan on how they can incorporate AI into their course, work, department, or curriculum. We already had 120 members of the UNO community complete this training over the summer, and we hope you might consider joining this fall’s offering, as well. Register today for this six-week asynchronous training program! The next AI Advantage program will start Aug. 26, and we plan to offer a third start date of mid-to late September as well.

If you are looking for a shorter AI-focused professional development opportunity, you might consider our newest “AI Jumpstart” three-hour training. This micro course is designed to help you learn about generative AI compared to other AI models, improve your prompt engineering, and give you the opportunity to experiment with generative AI. We hope this short-form professional development opportunity will provide you with an introduction to foundational knowledge and help you to gain curiosity to dive into AI and how you can use it in your work. This offering is completely self-paced, so start/finish when it works for you. Register anytime here.

And finally, we have a new compliance training on AI for the UNO campus community. We highly recommend all members of the UNO community complete the training, which will take less than ten minutes. Individuals selected to receive licenses to the enterprise ChatGPT environment will be required to complete the training before access to the tool is granted. The AI Bridge training is available here.

Attend a Virtual Town Hall About the AI Learning Lab

Staff from the AI Learning Lab – in addition to faculty who have already submitted their plans for using enterprise ChatGPT – will be on hand to answer questions and share ideas at a virtual town hall on Aug. 28 at noon on Zoom.

If you would like Cassie Mallette (Program Manager of UNO’s AI Learning Lab) to present or brainstorm with you about the AI Challenge RFP or ChatGPT more broadly at an upcoming unit/division/college meeting or do a department-specific workshop, we’d be happy to do so. Please reach out to innovate@unomaha.edu to set this up.

Key Dates and Deadlines

Date	Item	Focus Area(s)
Aug. 26	Next start date for "The AI Advantage: Transforming Teaching and Preparing Students to Thrive" six-week program.	Professional Development
Aug. 28	Virtual Town Hall on the AI Learning Lab at noon on Zoom.	AI Learning Lab, ChatGPT
Aug. 31	Deadline for the AI Challenge RFP to request access to Enterprise ChatGPT licenses.	ChatGPT Licensing
Sept. 16	Deadline to apply for AI-Powered Teaching grants	AI-Powered Teaching, Course Design
Sept. 17-27	Review period for AI-Powered Teaching grant applications.	AI-Powered Teaching, Course Design
Week of Sept. 30	Grant recipients for AI-Powered Teaching grants will be contacted.	AI-Powered Teaching, Course Design
Mid to Late Sept.	Anticipated start date for a third offering of "The AI Advantage" program.	Professional Development

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Artificial Intelligence, AI, AI Learning LabJaci LindburgUNO is preparing to launch an AI Learning Lab in the Fall 2024 semester. This will bring many exciting opportunities for the campus to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) in a coordinated capacity with plenty of support available to assist in the efforts of faculty and staff.

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Get the latest information from UNO’s Division of Innovative and Learning-Centric Initiatives (ILCI) on requesting access to Enterprise ChatGPT, accessing AI training/support, and grant funding available for AI-related course development activities.

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The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) is at the forefront of revolutionizing stroke rehabilitation through innovative Virtual Reality (VR) technology. Collaborating between the College of Information Science & Technology and the College of Education, Health, and Human Science’s Department of Biomechanics, researchers aim to enhance therapy outcomes and accessibility for stroke patients.

The Challenge of Stroke Rehabilitation

Every year, over 795,000 individuals in the United States experience a stroke, contributing significantly to long-term disability, according to the Center for Disease Control. Many stroke survivors face compromised mobility, cognitive deficits, and emotional distress presenting multifaceted challenges to rehabilitation.

Traditional methods often lack motivation and personalized treatment plans, leading to low adherence rates among patients. Addressing these challenges demands a comprehensive approach integrating cutting-edge technologies and interdisciplinary collaboration to optimize outcomes and enhance the quality of life for survivors.

Gamifying Rehabilitation with VR

Brian Knarr, Ph.D., an associate professor of biomechanics at UNO, noticed that patients often grew disengaged and bored with their rehabilitation routines. This observation motivated him to explore innovative ways to enhance rehabilitation techniques for both clinicians and patients.

Around this time, VR was gaining popularity and becoming more accessible and user-friendly. Knarr recognized the potential of VR, especially its engaging nature due to its use in gaming. This led him to envision a novel approach: gamifying rehabilitation using VR technology.

Despite his expertise in upper limb rehabilitation, Knarr lacked knowledge of game design and coding. To bridge the gap, he collaborated with Brian Ricks, Ph.D., associate professor of computer science at UNO, who had expertise in this area. Together, with assistance from undergraduate students, they developed a series of VR games specifically designed to aid in the rehabilitation process of stroke survivors.

From popping balloons to throwing paper airplanes, these VR games focus on repetitive movements that are seen in traditional rehabilitation methods, in a more engaging and enjoyable way. The goal was to ensure that rehabilitation remains as effective as possible. The team intentionally designed games and environments to mimic key rehabilitation motions and experiences from the clinical settings. They also ensured that the virtual environment stimulates the brain similarly to real-world activities, despite differences in sensory input.

“Our evidence suggests that VR therapy provides equivalent therapeutic effects to traditional rehab. We've been deliberate in validating the underlying mechanisms of rehabilitation supported by VR to ensure its efficacy,” said Knarr.

One key aspect of their approach was the integration of real-time feedback from clinicians. This enabled them to make instant adjustments to the games as patients progressed, just like they would with real objects during traditional therapy sessions. Clinicians could customize the difficulty level of tasks directly on the screen, ensuring a personalized experience for each patient.

Ricks emphasized the importance of flexibility in their approach, noting that it was crucial to customize games for individual patients' needs. “It became evident that the key challenge wasn't just creating the correct game but ensuring its flexibility. What sets our approach apart is the clinician's ability to customize the game for each patient, adjusting directly on the screen,” he said. “With each iteration, we discover the need for increased flexibility to better meet patient needs.” This constant refinement process, guided by clinician input, led to a VR rehabilitation system that maximizes both technological capabilities and clinician expertise, ultimately benefiting the patients' rehabilitation journey.

Impact and Future Directions

The collaboration with UNO researchers and QLI, a premier rehabilitation center in Omaha, is transforming the landscape of stroke and neurological disorder rehabilitation through the integration of VR games.

Olivia Ollis, an Occupational Therapist at QLI, highlights the impact of VR technology on rehabilitation and its ability to enhance patient engagement and facilitate progress tracking, “Using virtual reality activities noticeably increases engagement. Patients are tracking progress week by week, noting improvements, adjusting the game to target different skills, and integrating therapeutic elements seamlessly.”

At the heart of UNO's VR initiative is the input from the clinician, guiding every stage of development from game design to real-time adjustments. This partnership has led to groundbreaking advancements in stroke rehabilitation, with a focus on formalizing VR game prescriptions, enabling remote therapy sessions, and tailoring game experiences to individual patient needs, particularly in rural areas.

The collaborative efforts between the researchers at UNO and QLI in VR-based stroke rehabilitation represent a significant leap forward in personalized therapy approaches. By leveraging interdisciplinary collaboration, cutting-edge technologies, and real-time clinician feedback, UNO has pioneered a personalized, effective, and enjoyable approach to therapy for stroke survivors. As the initiative continues to evolve, there is optimism for a future where VR games become a standard part of stroke rehabilitation.

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Welcome to the spring semester, Mavericks! Here's a quick reminder of all the opportunities that are available to you on campus, online, and in our community. Have a question not answered here? Call the UNO MavIGATION Station at 402.554.2800 or use our virtual assistant on the UNO homepage to get connected with someone who can help.

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Three Things to Remember

Ask for help if you need it: Don't be afraid to reach out to your instructor or your advisor about questions or concerns you may have about your course. Your instructor's contact information will be provided in your course syllabus. You can find your advisor on the Academic Advising site, or schedule an appointment with your advisor on MavCONNECT. Campus mental health resources are also available to all Mavericks.
Get your textbooks and any supplies: Textbooks are available for purchase or rental from the the Maverick Store (formerly the UNO Bookstore), in-person or online. Computer equipment is available for checkout from the UNO Help Desk. Make sure to check MavLINK and your course syllabus for a complete listing of what you'll need for your course.
Check Canvas early and often: Log in to Canvas daily, starting with the first day of classes or before if the course content is available. Use the syllabus to help plan ahead and pace yourself to complete your session(s). Attendance and participation will be critical to your success as there are limited class meetings in any modality. You can also use the calendar in Canvas, the one included in your email, or any other planner to stay on track and get ahead during the session.

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Get Involved on Campus

Show off your Maverick Spirit through one or more of these exciting engagement opportunities on and off campus:

MavSYNC: UNO’s student involvement portal. Explore ways to get involved with UNO clubs and organizations or see what upcoming student-focused events your fellow students are organizing!
UNO Events Calendar: Want to know what’s happening across campus? Use the UNO Events Calendar to explore events by type, date, and location and then add them to your own personalized calendar so you can set reminders for yourself.
Give Back: Our campus works hand-in-hand with dozens of city organizations and nonprofits in need of volunteers and interns. Explore your options for how UNO can help you get involved in your community and help give back.
Student Leadership, Involvement, and Inclusion: Not sure what your options are? There's no better place to start than SLII, located on the main floor of the Milo Bail Student Center. Stop by and say hello!

Taking Care of Yourself and Others

We take the health and wellness of our campus community seriously. We encourage all Mavericks to "Connect. Take Care. Get Help" when they need support.

Physical Wellness

Nebraska Medicine UNO Health Center: In-person and virtual consultations for a variety of services including physical exams, immunizations, pregnancy testing, STD management, and more. To schedule an appointment, call 402.554.2374.
Vaccination Records: If you are a new, transfer, or international student, please make sure to review UNO’s immunization record requirements.
Campus Recreation: With world-class facilities, staff, and programming, UNO offers a variety of ways to stay physically active and engaged. If you're taking in-person classes, you have access to the facility through your UPF fees. If you're taking online-only classes, you will need to purchase a membership or guest pass. Faculty and Staff have numerous membership options.

Emotional Wellness

Staying emotionally well is just as important as our physical wellness. Don’t hesitate to reach out to these resources if you need support:

Counseling and Psychological Services Office (CAPS): CAPS services, including confidential access to licensed counselors, are available in person and online for all enrolled students. Appointments can be made by calling 402.554.2409.
UNO Recovery Community: The UNO Recovery Community offers a common, safe space for students in recovery from addiction to socialize, support each other, and build academic success.
Campus Support Groups: It’s okay to not be okay and we’re here to listen. UNO has a variety of general and specialized support groups available for our student body. Remember: You are not alone. You are welcome here.

Tools and Tech

We've got you've covered with helpful tips about the most common tools you'll use in your classes. Confused about which tool to use? Below are the most common student tasks and the tech tool(s) to help you complete the task. Reach out to the MavTECH Help Center with any software or computer questions you have. Explore the UNO Online Learning site for additional resources and information.

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Communicate with Instructors	UNO Email/Canvas Inbox Canvas Announcements	Use your UNO email/Canvas inbox to communicate with your instructors, and check Announcements in Canvas for important course updates.	UNO Email Canvas
Attend Synchronous Video Lectures or Office Hours	Zoom	Your instructor may use Zoom for live course meetings, weekly office hours, or recorded class sessions.	Zoom
Recording Online Presentations/ Screen Sharing	YuJa Zoom	YuJa or Zoom can be used to record yourself and your screen (audio and video) for presentations, video responses in discussion boards, or group projects. Zoom is best for recording synchronous discussions with groups; YuJa is best for recording your screen or yourself for later annotations or editing.	YuJa Zoom
File Sharing	OneDrive Canvas	Use OneDrive or Canvas to share files with your instructor or classmates.	OneDrive Canvas
Collaborate with Group Members	Zoom OneDrive	Set up a video or audio call using Zoom and share files with each other using OneDrive.	Zoom OneDrive
Upload Assignments and Check Grades	Canvas MavLINK	For most courses, you'll use Canvas to upload assignments and check your grades. For final/official grades, you'll want to check MavLINK.	Canvas MavLINK
Quizzes and Exams	Canvas Respondus	You'll access most quizzes/exams through Canvas. Some instructors will require you to use the Respondus lockdown browser for online proctoring. Use the Respondus support link to check if your hardware is compatible before testing begins.	Canvas Respondus

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The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) has reached a significant milestone in the fight against cardiovascular diseases with the receipt of an $11 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This grant marks the establishment of the Center for Cardiovascular Research in Biomechanics (CRiB), a groundbreaking initiative aimed at developing innovative materials and devices to address the pressing challenges posed by vascular diseases, which remain a leading cause of death and disability globally.

Led by Alexey Kamenskiy, Ph.D., Chair of the Department of Biomechanics, CRiB is poised to revolutionize cardiovascular disease treatment through advanced research in arterial biomechanics and the creation of novel biomedical materials and devices. The Center will adopt a comprehensive approach, leveraging human tissues, preclinical animal models, and extensive scientific collaborations to drive transformative advancements in the field. Situated within UNO's Department of Biomechanics, CRiB will strengthen faculty and graduate student research and promote collaborations with industry partners to translate laboratory innovations into clinical applications.

“I am immensely excited to begin this important work that stands to improve clinical outcomes for millions of patients worldwide. The opportunity to conduct tangible research, such as the development of better materials and devices for cardiovascular disease treatment, is both stimulating and deeply rewarding. These advancements could be applied in clinical settings in the foreseeable future, significantly impacting patient care,” said Kamenskiy.

A pivotal component of CRiB is the establishment of the Tissue Analysis Core (TAC), led by Anastasia Desyatova, Ph.D., Assistant Professor in Biomechanics. Building upon UNO's expertise in vascular research and its collaboration with Live On Nebraska, TAC will provide specialized services in mechanical and structural soft tissue analyses to support pioneering research projects within the Center. Notably, three initial projects focusing on Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) will be spearheaded by talented early-career Assistant Professors in Biomechanics.

Majid Jadidi, Ph.D., will explore elastin regeneration in human peripheral arteries, Kaspars Maleckis, Ph.D., will develop an innovative elastomeric bypass graft mimicking healthy human lower extremity arteries, and Yury Salkovskiy, Ph.D., will design a biodegradable, infection-resistant wound dressing to enhance the healing of ischemic ulcers commonly observed in PAD patients. Moreover, to bridge the gap between academic research and commercial application, CRiB will collaborate with the biomedical device industry through UneMed, UNO's technology transfer office.

“The journey from academic research to market is fraught with challenges, often referred to as ‘the valley of death,’ which impedes many inventions. I am eager to facilitate CRiB investigators’ connections with the biomedical device industry, advancing their inventions to the next development stage. This step is vital for any technology to achieve a meaningful translational impact,” said Michael Dixon, President and CEO of UNeMed.

Sara Myers, Ph.D., Associate Vice Chancellor for Research and Creative Activity at UNO, emphasized the grant's significance in advancing scientific understanding and treatment of cardiovascular diseases while solidifying UNO's global leadership in cardiovascular biomechanics research. Additionally, UNO Chancellor Joanne Li commended the Department of Biomechanics for its transformative research efforts, highlighting the profound impact such initiatives have on the university and beyond.

“This substantial NIH grant not only propels the scientific understanding and treatment of cardiovascular diseases forward but also cements UNO’s position as a global leader in cardiovascular biomechanics research. Having been a research project leader on UNO’s first COBRE grant in 2014, I’ve witnessed firsthand its transformative impact on our community. I am confident this new grant will have an equally remarkable effect," said Myers.

This NIH grant, awarded through the competitive Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) program, emphasizes UNO's commitment to driving innovation and addressing critical health challenges. As the second COBRE grant received by UNO, following the success of the first grant focused on human movement variability research, CRiB is poised to make a substantial impact on cardiovascular health, benefiting communities locally and globally.

“UNO has continued to raise the bar for research, particularly within the Department of Biomechanics. Research like this provides incredible avenues for our campus to impact the world around us, and at UNO, our students have the opportunity to be part of this transformational work. I want to congratulate the Department of Biomechanics on receiving this COBRE grant and look forward to the ways in which it will continue to transform our research efforts at UNO for years to come," said UNO Chancellor Joanne Li, Ph.D., CFA.

What Others Are Saying

Phil He, Ph.D.

Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

"The recognition of Dr. Alexey Kamenskiy's COBRE grant underscores UNO's superiority in cardiovascular biomechanics research. This remarkable achievement not only bolsters our research infrastructure but also positions us as a leader in pioneering solutions for complex medical conditions."

Neal Grandgenett, Ph.D.

Interim Dean of the College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences

“CEHHS is so very proud of Dr. Kamenskiy and his team. Not only is this highly impactful scientific research, but it also provides our students at the Bachelor’s, Masters, and Ph.D. levels to be truly on the cutting edge of innovation when they graduate here at UNO, and go back into the workforce, both here in Nebraska and Worldwide.

Nikolaos Stergiou, Ph.D.

Assistant Dean and Director, Division of Biomechanics and Research Development, College of Education

Distinguished Community Research Professor and Founding Chair, Department of Biomechanics

Director, Center for Research in Human Movement Variability (MOVCENTR)

"UNO Biomechanics has provided another tremendous success, a second COBRE award, for our University and the state of Nebraska. Dr. Kamenskiy and his team at UNO Biomechanics, worked extremely hard and their excellent original ideas have been rewarded by the NIH. This multi-million-dollar federal award to create the first ever Center in Cardiovascular Biomechanics is the result of years of methodical and systematic efforts by our faculty and students that is fueled with innovation and incredible hard work. I am certain that this award will further solidify UNO’s reputation as an international research epicenter in biomechanics and will achieve even greater heights for economic development in our state."

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UNO has reached a significant milestone in the fight against cardiovascular diseases with the receipt of an $11 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

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