In This Installment of Access the Experts
Dana Richter-Egger, Ph.D, assistant professor of chemistry, answers the question: “What will be the next big source of alternative energy?”
About Richter-Egger
An expert in areas related to chemistry and STEM education, Richter-Egger’s research includes soil and water quality with a particular focus on lead contamination of soil in Omaha and improving STEM education.
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First Known Foam Finger Is From Iowa
Now that we are able to safely gather (mostly) for graduations, weddings, and sporting events, we better appreciate them.
Sports especially bring a sense of community as very few other things can. The fact that sporting events can bring a stadium full of strangers who all lead very different lives together, that s something that even I ve missed during this past year.
While I m a fair-weather sports consumer, I do recognize the camaraderie and spirit of sports. Especially the merchandise.for some reason I was always obsessed with dropping by the local stadium gift shop.
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A few times a year, farmers have to do a dangerous task; go inside large grain bins to take care of their harvest. Last year, more than 30 of them were trapped inside silos in the U.S., according to Purdue University.
Two recent grads from the University of Nebraska at Omaha have invented a grain robot that could help farmers improve their crops and never have to go inside a grain bin again.
When a grain bin is almost empty, farmers strap on a harness and climb inside the metal silo that could be as big as a football field. The only light coming in is from the small hatch at the top. It s dark, dusty, and loud. Farmers are shin-deep in grain while sweeping and shoveling crops into a spinning auger.
Governor Pete Ricketts, in accordance with a proclamation from the White House, announced that all U.S. and Nebraska flags are to be flown at half-staff to honor the victims of the shooting that took place in San Jose, California on May 26, 2021.
Flags will be flown at half-staff through May 30, 2021 in honor of the victims. They will remain at half-staff until noon on May 31, 2021 to observe Memorial Day.
A copy of the full proclamation can be found on the White House website.
About the University of Nebraska at Omaha
Located in one of America’s best cities to live, work and learn, the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) is Nebraska’s premier metropolitan university. With more than 15,000 students enrolled in 200-plus programs of study, UNO is recognized nationally for its online education, graduate education, military friendliness and community engagement efforts. Founded in 1908, UNO has served learners of all backgrounds for more than 100 years and is dedicated to a