Research and Economic Development, Office of
Date of this Version
2021
Citation
Office of Research and Economic Development, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2021.
Abstract
Foreword by Bob Wilhelm, Vice Chancellor for Research and Economic Development, University of Nebraska-Lincoln:
This booklet highlights successes in research, scholarship and creative activity by University of Nebraska–Lincoln faculty during the fiscal year running July 1, 2020, to June 30, 2021.
It lists investigators, project titles and funding sources on major grants and sponsored awards received during the year; fellowships and other recognitions and honors bestowed on our faculty; books and chapters published by faculty; performances, exhibitions and other examples of creative activity; patents and licensing agreements issued; National Science Foundation I-CORPS teams; and peer-reviewed journal articles and conference presentations. In recognition of the important role faculty have in the undergraduate experience at Nebraska, this booklet notes the students and mentors participating in the Undergraduate Creative Activities and Research Experience (UCARE) and the First-Year Research Experience (FYRE) programs.
While metrics cannot convey the full impact of our work, they are tangible measures of growth. A few achievements of note:
• UNL achieved a record $320 million in total research expenditures in FY 2020, a 43% increase over the past decade.
• Our faculty earned 1,508 sponsored research awards in FY 2020.
University-sponsored industry activity also spurred economic growth for Nebraska.
• Nebraska Innovation Campus created 1,948 jobs statewide and had a total economic impact of $372 million.
• Industry sponsorship supported $19.2 million in research expenditures.
• NUtech Ventures brought in $6.48 million in licensing income.
I applaud the Nebraska Research community for its determination and commitment during a challenging year. Your hard work has made it possible for our momentum to continue growing.
Our university is poised for even greater success. The Grand Challenges initiative provides a framework for developing bold ideas to solve society’s greatest issues, which is how we will have the greatest impact as an institution. Please visit research.unl.edu/grandchallenges to learn more. We’re also renewing our campus commitment to a journey of anti-racism and racial equity, which is among the most important work we’ll do.
I am pleased to present this record of accomplishments.
Contents
Awards of $5 Million or More
Awards of $1 Million to $4,999,999
Awards of $250,000 to $999,999 50 Early Career Awards
Arts and Humanities Awards of $250,000 or More
Arts and Humanities Awards of $50,000 to $249,999
Arts and Humanities Awards of $5,000 to $49,999
Patents
License Agreements
National Science Foundation Innovation Corps Teams
Creative Activity
Books
Recognitions and Honors
Journal Articles 105 Conference Presentations
UCARE and FYRE Projects
Glossary
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