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This project aims to understand how tertiary contacts form in RNA structure. Tertiary contacts are the “glue” of RNA structure allowing them to form complex 3D structures. This project will decipher the rules of their formation, ultimately generating the first predictive model of tertiary contact formation.

MERC supports Dr. Yesselman's work with course/workshop evaluations and data collection with students and project leadership on their progress towards goals.

This project supports research to characterize the mechanical behavior of single cell-cell adhesions. Cell-cell adhesions integrate cells into tissues. They relay signals between the extracellular environment and cells. They also experience strains of different magnitudes and rates. Currently, there is a lack of understanding about the strain rate-dependent behavior of the cell-cell adhesion.

MERC supports this project through the evaluation of their broader impacts activities.

The education and outreach portion of this grant is focused on preparing the next -generation of scientists for structural and mechanistic research, and advancing public awareness of redox biology and basic research.

MERC supports this work with course and event evaluations, and data collection from students involved in the research on their future plans.

This project is to create foundational knowledge needed to improve climate resilience of wheat and rice cultivars.

MERC supports this project with evaluating outputs and outcomes of the outreach components.

Dr. Liz VanWormer was awarded a UNL Grand Challenges Planning Grant for "Nebraska One Health: Building a Flexible Network Approach to Complex Systems Challenges that Matter for Human, Animal and Planetary Health.” This project’s goal is to expand the Nebraska One Health network by engaging UNL faculty, staff, and students with public-serving agencies and institutions to create a shared vision for addressing global and local challenges to health and well-being. The planning grant process will address

This project is part of a nationwide effort to better support the data needs of agricultural stakeholders in the US.

MERC supports this project by assisting with the data collection instruments, conducting the data collection, and cleaning, analysis, and reporting of results.

The project developed and researched an integrated package of high-quality, widely accessible media and other outreach materials designed to engage middle school youth, educators, and libraries in learning about viruses in relation to COVID-19.

MERC provided evaluation and research support for this RAPID grant.

This project aimed to provide pre-doctoral students with fundamental knowledge of viral pathogenesis and laboratory research experience.

MERC support this project by assessing he environment provided by the T32 Program for Fellows in the program.

AIDS associated cancer treatment in Zambia was the focus of this project as part of a partnership with the Zambian government through different fellowships and trainings to enhance knowledge and skills of professionals in this field.

MERC supported this program by providing both formative and summative evaluation.

This project aims to elucidate the mechanisms by which membrane remodeling contributes to plant health while advancing teaching practices, improving research training, and promoting science literacy.

MERC support this project with evaluation support through formative feedback and the assessment of impacts.