AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAI & Rural Connectivity: Sen. Deb Fischer convened a Senate hearing on how AI is reshaping communications networks, with telecom leaders arguing the fix is faster fiber buildout and permitting reform—especially for hard-to-reach Nebraska communities. Materials Science Boost: UNL landed an $18M NSF grant to create the Atomically Engineered Materials (AtEM) center, aiming to advance next-gen materials for faster computers and more efficient AI and communications. Cancer Care in Lincoln: Cancer Partners of Nebraska began offering daraxonrasib, an oral pancreatic cancer drug that research links to longer survival than chemotherapy for certain patients. Education & Tech Leadership: UNL relaunched a national search for the executive director of the Jeffrey S. Raikes School of Computer Science and Management. Local Tech Workforce: Step Up-Omaha showcased youth projects after paid internships, including tech-focused work. Agriculture Tech & Policy: Boone County updated zoning rules to regulate CO2 pipelines, giving officials more authority to review projects tied to carbon capture. Community Science: Nebraska Extension Master Gardener volunteers shared floral design tips for hands-on, science-based creativity.
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