Research and Economic Development, Office of
Date of this Version
2019
Citation
Office of Research and Economic Development, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2019.
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, 2018, to June 30, 2019.
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 published by faculty; performances, exhibitions and other creative activity by our faculty; and patents and licensing agreements issued for products of Nebraska research.
2019 marks the university’s 150th anniversary, an exciting time to celebrate our “Prairie University” past while defining the university we want to become in the 21st century. This booklet is a snapshot in time, representing Nebraska’s impact, both now and in the future. Our researchers are tackling major societal challenges, from ensuring food security, to protecting valuable natural resources to curbing drug addiction in rural areas, among many others. Nebraska scholars are finding innovative ways to showcase historical figures and milestones through digital archives, expanding the ability to translate these important stories to new audiences.
While metrics cannot convey the full story of our work, they are tangible measures of impact. In FY 2018, Nebraska achieved a record $308 million in total research expenditures, a 26% increase over the past decade. Total sponsored research awards in FY 2019 totaled $165 million, a 14% increase from the previous fiscal year, and a 35% increase over the past decade. That growth trajectory is phenomenal, made possible by our hard work and desire to change the world.
Industry activity driven by the university is contributing to the state’s economic growth and development. Investments in Nebraska Innovation Campus are paying off, with 1,430 jobs created statewide in FY 2018 and a total economic impact of $238 million. Additionally, for the second time, the University of Nebraska system is ranked among the top 100 academic institutions receiving U.S. patents, a clear demonstration of our talent and national competitiveness.
As a university, we will continue making strategic investments in research and economic development, with the goal of positioning Nebraska as a leading 21st-century land-grant institution. The university’s N150 vision document defines aggressive goals for research growth and integrating research into every aspect of the institution. Soon, Chancellor Ronnie Green will unveil N2025, a five-year strategic plan that includes strategies to achieve a research and creative activity enterprise that approaches $450 million, plus a process for defining and addressing grand challenges that are important to Nebraska and the world.
In my second year as the vice chancellor for research and economic development, I continue to be inspired and impressed by our faculty’s dedication. I am pleased to present this record of accomplishments. By pushing the boundaries of research, scholarship and creative activity, Nebraska’s growth trajectory will continue to climb.
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
Creative Activity
Books
Recognitions and Honors
Glossary
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