Research at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln: 2011-2012 REPORT

Authors

Vicki Miller , editor, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Office of Research and Economic DevelopmentFollow

Date of this Version

2012

Citation

Published by Office of Research & Economic Development, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Comments

Copyright (c) 2012 Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska.

Companion website: http://research.unl.edu/annualreport/2012/

Abstract

Contents

Building for the Future ... 1

Reducing Health Risks from E. coli ..... 2

Nanoscience Center Strengthens Research ... 4

Expanding Data Storage Potential ..... 6

Designing New Nanomaterials .... 7

Nebraska Innovation Campus Construction Under Way .... 8

Building Private Partnerships ... 9

Partnership Tests Tomatoes’ Potential .... 10

Making Strides with ICARE ..... 11

Game-changing Research Sparks Startup .... 12

Developing HIV-blocking Bacteria .... 14

Virology Research Growing ... 15

Differences Key to Ag Policy Analysis ..... 16

Improving Surveys, Census ..... 17

Preparing Preschoolers to Succeed ... 18

Smarter Unmanned Aerial Vehicles ... 20

Chasing News with Drones ..... 21

Helping Companies Grow, Compete ... 22

Bureau Expands Economic Research .... 23

Probing Prion-Soil Interactions ... 24

Plants ‘Remember’ Drought Stress .... 25

Global Project Targets Local Yield Gaps .... 26

Traveling the World .... 27

Institute Connects Water, Food Concerns .... 28

International Partners Take Learning Afield .... 29

Bolstering Energy Research .... 30

Enhancing Wireless Communications ..... 31

Harnessing Rural America’s Potential ..... 32

American Exchange Center Opens ..... 33

New Beijing Office ..... 33

Research Highlights ... 34

Financials ..... 40