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Agricultural Economics: Dr. Wes Peterson
In this episode of Streaming Science, AESC graduate Shelby Andersen interviews Dr. Wes Peterson about his work as an agricultural economist. Dr. Peterson became interested in economics after spending time in Africa with the Peace Corps. Dr. Peterson is a professor and researcher in the Department of Agricultural Economics at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Dr. ...
The Science of Plant Breeding and Genetics: Graduate Student Scientist Profile
Mary Happ is from Homer, Illinois and a doctoral Graduate Research Assistant in Plant Breeding and Genetics at the University of Nebraska- Lincoln. Her research looks at specific genetic traits in soybeans and how they impact yields. Watch until the end to find out why Mary loves science and why you should pursue a career ...
Women in STEM: Dr. Tiffany Heng-Moss
In this podcast, Dr. Tiffany Heng-Moss explains the research she has been conducting for many years at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln in the Department of Entomology. Dr. Heng-Moss takes us through her research on aphids and how they affect Nebraska. UNL student Chelsea Sidel is minoring in AESC. She produced this podcast for ...
Extreme Fungi Research: Graduate Student Scientist Profile
Jyothi Kumar, a graduate student at the University of Nebraska - Lincoln, has been studying extremophilic fungi. She takes us into her lab and gives an inside look into what she does. She also discusses her graduate student-led group, SCImPLE (Science Communication Impacting Policy, Learning, and Education). This video was produced by Agricultural and Environmental ...
The Economics of Water: Dr. Nick Brozovic
Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Communication student Andrea Wach interviews Dr. Nick Brozovic, director of Policy for the Water for Food Institute and professor at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Dr. Brozovic explains his work in economics and water conservation. Find out the value of economics for the water cycle, the impact of humans on water, and ...
Studying What Goes on Below Ground: Good versus Bad Bacteria
In this Streaming Science video, University of Nebraska-Lincoln graduate student Michael Meier explains his current research in plant pathology, which focuses on root and soil microbiomes. Meier explains the importance of his work and opportunities that UNL provides. He also discusses his passion for science and the importance of science communication. Meier is a member ...
Women in STEM: Dr. Angela Pannier
Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Communication Major, Kathryn Bagniewski sits down with Dr. Angela Pannier, an associate professor of Biological Systems Engineering at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in this episode of Streaming Science. Dr. Pannier explains the importance of her research, discusses her experience as a woman in STEM and gives advice for young girls interested ...
Biological Control Research: Graduate Student Scientist Profile
Jessica Soroksky is a graduate student at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. She studies in the Plant Pathology Department where her research focuses on biological control. In this video, Jessica talks about how she strives to make a difference in Nebraska agriculture and her passion for science. This video was produced by UNL student Mirissa Scholting ...
Agricultural Economics: Dr. Simanti Banerjee
In this episode of Streaming Science, AESC student Breanna Jakubowski talks with Dr. Simantee Banerjee about her research in behavioral economics and how her interest was sparked in Eastern Indian and what brought her to Nebraska to continue her research. Dr. Banarjee is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Agricultural Economics at the University ...
Nothing Sheepish About Research: Graduate Student Scientist Profile
Taylor Barnes is a University of Nebraska-Lincoln Animal Science graduate student. Taylor is from Gretna, Nebraska, and she is focusing on physiology. Taylor says this topic has always been a passion of her’s. She is studying stressors on fetal and muscle development on sheep as part of doctoral research. In this graduate student profile, we ...