Projects Report
This report shows the various collaborative projects between UNO and the community.
Engagement Type:
Engaged Research
Activity Type:
None
Start Semester: Spring
Total UNO Students: 0
Start Academic Year: 2021-22
UNO Student Hours: 0
End Semester:
Total K-12 Students: 0
End Academic Year:
None
K-12 Student Hours: 0
Total Number of Other Participants:
0
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Description : This paper described the NE STEM 4U Program and its expanding franchising into other parts of Nebraska and the United States.
Engagement Type:
Engaged Research
Activity Type:
None
Start Semester: Spring
Total UNO Students: 0
Start Academic Year: 2021-22
UNO Student Hours: 0
End Semester:
Total K-12 Students: 0
End Academic Year:
None
K-12 Student Hours: 0
Total Number of Other Participants:
0
Topics:
Description : The Flight Risk Assessment Tools (FRATs) was developed and recommended by the FAA to provide a solution of proactive hazard identification. Operators are expected to decide whether to use the FRAT as published by the FAA or modify it as needed. Currently, most SMS compliant GA operators implemented FRATs of various versions for their own operations. However, the modified FRATs could be inappropriate because the operational features of GA could be very different with different operational purposes. The purpose of this study is to provide an insight into potential approaches to validate the modified FRAT that is used for safety risk assessment in GA operations.
Engagement Type:
Engaged Research
Activity Type:
None
Start Semester: Spring
Total UNO Students: 0
Start Academic Year: 2021-22
UNO Student Hours: 0
End Semester:
Total K-12 Students: 0
End Academic Year:
None
K-12 Student Hours: 0
Total Number of Other Participants:
0
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Description : This is a book-length project that I have begun focusing on gender mandates of male/female and masculine/feminine as they relate to fetuses, babies, and young children in the United States. This project will be submitted for publication in the summer of 2021. I have already begun work with an editor at Lexington Books on a book proposal/prospectus. The research for this book will involved ethnographic and interviewed based research with professionals at U.S. gender clinics in the U.S., medical professionals, and parents of trans-identified or gender non-conforming children.
Engagement Type:
Engaged Research
Activity Type:
None
Start Semester: Spring
Total UNO Students: 0
Start Academic Year: 2021-22
UNO Student Hours: 0
End Semester:
Total K-12 Students: 0
End Academic Year:
None
K-12 Student Hours: 0
Total Number of Other Participants:
0
Topics:
Description : This publication work is describing mobile app efforts at the Strategic Air and Space Museum, and the Henry Doorly Zoo, and working with teams of high school students and teachers in the process.
Engagement Type:
Engaged Research
Activity Type:
None
Start Semester: Spring
Total UNO Students: 0
Start Academic Year: 2021-22
UNO Student Hours: 0
End Semester:
Total K-12 Students: 0
End Academic Year:
None
K-12 Student Hours: 0
Total Number of Other Participants:
0
Topics:
Description : "CONTEMPORARY NATIVE AMERICAN ISSUES I serve as the PI and we are investigating the Urban Indian community level of readiness to address the issue of cancer. This study will employ the Community Readiness Model. "
Engagement Type:
Engaged Research
Activity Type:
None
Start Semester: Spring
Total UNO Students: 0
Start Academic Year: 2021-22
UNO Student Hours: 0
End Semester:
Total K-12 Students: 0
End Academic Year:
None
K-12 Student Hours: 0
Total Number of Other Participants:
0
Topics:
Description : This NSF-funded research investigates the many facets or organizational participation with open source communities.
Engagement Type:
Engaged Research
Activity Type:
None
Start Semester: Spring
Total UNO Students: 0
Start Academic Year: 2021-22
UNO Student Hours: 0
End Semester:
Total K-12 Students: 0
End Academic Year:
None
K-12 Student Hours: 0
Total Number of Other Participants:
0
Topics:
Description : This publication effort will describe the information technology education activities of the Midwest Center for Information Technology. It has been accepted for the handbook of STEM Education.
Engagement Type:
Engaged Research
Activity Type:
None
Start Semester: Spring
Total UNO Students: 0
Start Academic Year: 2021-22
UNO Student Hours: 0
End Semester:
None
Total K-12 Students: 0
End Academic Year:
None
K-12 Student Hours: 0
Total Number of Other Participants:
0
Topics:
Other
Description : South Cowichan Seniors (SCS) is comprised of a group dedicated volunteers committed to improving the lives of seniors in the South Cowichan area. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the SCS program provided the elderly with social support and an opportunity to build meaningful relationships. A healthy luncheon was provided by SCS in the Cobble Hill Hall on the second and fourth Mondays of each month to approximately 200 participants from 20 staff. Subsequent to the pandemic social gatherings were restricted, the SCS group provides meals via a takeout service. COVID-19 has decreased the number of meaningful interactions seniors are able to participate in, reduced social interactions as participants are no longer able to dine together. An understanding of the social networks of seniors, stress throughout the pandemic and social isolation all warrant attention and action. It is therefore important to understand this populations needs, effects of COVID-19 on seniors’ mental health as well as innovative ways to increase social connectedness. A quantitative survey of seniors participating in the luncheon program will be conducted to garner an understanding of the impact of the luncheon program on stress during the pandemic as well as senior’s mental health and wellness throughout the pandemic.
Engagement Type:
Volunteering
Activity Type:
Volunteerism
Start Semester: Spring
Total UNO Students: 30
Start Academic Year: 2022-23
UNO Student Hours: 29
End Semester:
Total K-12 Students: 0
End Academic Year:
None
K-12 Student Hours: 0
Total Number of Other Participants:
10
Topics:
Raise Awareness
Description : UNO students are invited to make a difference in their community through 60 Minutes of Service. April's 60 Minutes of Service event celebrates and supports environmental and sustainability focused nonprofit organizations. 40 students attended the event and we had about 10 non UNO students who were part of an OPS Exchange program
Engagement Type:
Engaged Research
Activity Type:
None
Start Semester: Spring
Total UNO Students: 0
Start Academic Year: 2021-22
UNO Student Hours: 0
End Semester:
Total K-12 Students: 0
End Academic Year:
None
K-12 Student Hours: 0
Total Number of Other Participants:
0
Topics:
Description : The proposed project is designed to examine the activities of the Reentry Services Program (e.g., what reentry services are provided?) process-related factors as well as whether the reentry activities are related to continued criminal behavior (recidivism and/or misconducts within the jail) outcomes of the program. DCDC will use the findings of the evaluation to 1) aide in sustaining, refining, and enhancing effective reentry practices, and 2) inform system change efforts to strengthen and expand reentry services and therapeutic community concept.<br><br>In order to address the goals of the solicitation, the proposed project will conduct a process and outcome evaluation of the Reentry Services Program at DCDC.<br><br>Regarding the processes of the Reentry Services Program, we will examine:<br>The number and type of reentry services that are provided at each therapeutic community (TC) within DCDC;<br>The perceptions of inmates who received reentry services while at DCDC regarding: a) the reentry services they received, b) their satisfaction with the service(s), and c) their recommendations for improvement;<br>Reentry specialists perspectives on: a) the services most often used by inmates, b) their preferred services, c) the services that are needed but unavailable at DCDC, d) the barriers to providing reentry services, and e) the strengths of the Reentry Services Program.<br><br>Regarding the outcomes of the Reentry Services Program, the proposed project will examine:<br>The needs evidenced in the DCDC jail population (i.e., mental health, substance use, housing instability, etc.) and whether they are predictive of recidivism and jail misconducts we term the needs that are associated with continued criminal behavior as criminogenic needs, and will identify the criminogenic needs that should be prioritized in treatment at DCDC;<br>The reentry service activities that reduce inmate recidivism and jail misconducts;<br>The therapeutic communities that reduce inmate recidivism and jail misconducts.