AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoNebraska Tech & Research: UNK’s Summer Student Research Program is keeping students in the lab all summer, with 12 mentored projects across biology, physics/astronomy, chemistry, math, and more—plus stipends for hands-on work. AI in Nebraska: UNO is leaning into AI with an AI degree, an AI Learning Lab for faculty/staff, and a new push to help the community use AI in everyday work. Agriculture Tech: Bird’s Eye Robotics says its barn-focused autonomous robot could ease labor shortages in poultry by improving how growers monitor and manage flocks. Water & Soil: Bazile Groundwater Management Area is hosting a regenerative ag field day July 17 near McLean, with UNL Extension and partners teaching soil health and nutrient-cycling strategies. Cyber/Connectivity: Mid-Plains Community College is joining eduroam via ConnectEd Nebraska, letting students and staff use existing credentials for secure campus Wi‑Fi. Health & Infrastructure: Omaha’s Children’s Nebraska opened a new Behavioral Health & Wellness Center designed to balance safety with a more healing-focused environment.
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