Research and Economic Development, Office of
Date of this Version
2022
Citation
Office of Research and Economic Development, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2022.
Abstract
Foreword by Bob Wilhelm, Vice Chancellor for Research and Economic Development:
This booklet highlights successes in research, scholarship and creative activity by University of Nebraska–Lincoln faculty during the fiscal year running July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2022.
It lists investigators, project titles and funding sources on major grants and sponsored awards that were active during the year; fellowships and other recognitions and honors bestowed on our faculty; books, chapters and creative literature published by faculty; performances, exhibitions and other examples of creative activity; patents and licensing agreements; and conference presentations. In recognition of the important role faculty play 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.
Increasing impact through research and creative activity is one of the six core aims of the N2025 strategic plan. A few measurements of progress made this year:
• UNL achieved a record $321 million in total research expenditures in FY 2021, a 31% increase over the past decade.
• Our faculty earned 1,560 sponsored research awards in FY 2021.
N2025 aims also include contributing to economic growth throughout the state and broadening Nebraska’s engagement in community, industry and global partnerships. These are some measures of our efforts to commercialize university-sponsored research and partner with industry:
• Nebraska Innovation Campus created 2,127 jobs statewide. The cumulative impact of NIC investments totals $328.9 million.
• Industry sponsorship supported $19.8 million in research expenditures.
• NUtech Ventures brought in $6.36 million in licensing income.
I want to thank the Nebraska Research community for its willingness to collaborate, mentor and redefine success in research and creative activity. Your leadership is paving the way for future growth and providing an unparalleled educational experience. At Nebraska, it is the people who make the place.
Because of your dedication and expertise, Nebraska is positioned to solve some of the world’s most wicked problems. I am impressed by your commitment to the Grand Challenges initiative, a strategic investment of up to $40 million over four years for projects in the high-impact areas of anti-racism and racial equity; climate resilience; early childhood education and development; health equity; quantum science and engineering; science and technology literacy for society; and sustainable food and water security. More than 180 faculty, staff and students are contributing to projects funded in Year 1.
Another N2025 aim is to create a climate that emphasizes, prioritizes and expands inclusive excellence and diversity. In the Office of Research and Economic Development, we continue to seek ways to remove barriers to success and ensure all Nebraska researchers have the resources they need to thrive. Thank you for the feedback you’ve thoughtfully provided.
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
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
Conference Presentations
UCARE and FYRE Projects
Glossary
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