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Dr. Iverson is working to advance the understanding of reactive oxygen and nitrogen species in cell signaling. Her education and outreach efforts focus on increasing understanding of nanotechnology and sensors, and enhancing science communication.

MERC supports this grant through program evaluation.

This project aims to determine the factors that motivates instructors to use computation modeling in undergraduate life sciences and how does those lessons helps the students to learn

This project focused on the structural integrity in biodegradable magnesium. The education and outreach activities focused on promoting participation in higher education in additive manufacturing and workforce development.

MERC collected formative and summative data from the students involved in their courses and workshops, such as pre-, post-, and follow-up surveys.

The Schmidt projects focused on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) manure/nutrient management. The AMR project focused on related food safety content where knowledge gaps exist or significant regional needs are identified. The manure project delivering curriculum about manure/nutrient management, soil health, and the value of on-farm research for informing management practices to each high school agriculture program.

MERC support these projects with evaluation and survey expertise.

The Physiology Understanding (PhUn) events hosted by the University of Nebraska Medical Center focused on strengthening math and science knowledge and interests in youth.

MERC supported this project by analyzing the evaluation surveys completed by the participants.

Dr. Eileen Hebets' research focuses on experiential science communication and engagement. The WEBS project is a collaborative effort across the NU campuses to pursue further funding to help advance knowledge in sciences. Further, WEBS aims to increase positive attitudes towards spiders.

MERC supports this work with evaluation of students events.

This Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program provides an intensive research experience focused on beneficial arthropods in agroecosystems (bees, butterflies, beetles), pest control (natural enemies), nutrient cycling (dung beetles, soil dwellers), and biological indicators (aquatic insects) of the quality of our environmental surroundings. Each summer involves a new cohort of high performing undergraduate students who work with mentors over the course of ten weeks, as well a professional development activities organized by the Office of Graduate Studies.

Dr. Katarzyna Glowacka's grant focuses on understanding non-photochemical quenching under chilling in the warm-season C4 grasses.

MERC evaluates this grant by tracking participants, outputs, dissemination activities, and assisting with surveys. Further evaluation includes interviews and focus groups with participants in courses, field activities, as well as tracking conferences and mentorship activities.

This project consists of processing and conserving important biodiversity parasite survey collection and it also include an outreach component to educate general public about parasites.

MERC supports this project with front-end, formative and summative evaluation to inform the development, effectiveness, and appeal of educational materials on parasites.

Dr. Lynne Elkins' grant focuses on multi-lithologic melting in the earth's mantle.

MERC supports this grant through the evaluation of courses and events, and interviews with educators, faculty, and participating students.