September 2025 - Fdst-emeriti

ADPI Career Spotlight - Scott Tomes 10/27
by Sarah Gergen 08 Oct '25

08 Oct '25

Monday, October 27th FIC 111, 12:00 - 1:30pm Lunch provided *Please register using the QR code provided on flyer Please join us for an American Dairy Products Institute Career Spotlight! Scott Tomes will share his compelling story and experience in the food industry. At Bongards, Scott is the lead strategic planner and business developer providing insights and training. Scott is also a company officer and serves on the board of directors. Before being appointed to his current position in 2017, Scott began his career in the food industry with The Schwan Food Company in 1990. He has progressively nurtured his career and has held various senior leadership roles with Tyson Foods, Smithfield Foods, Dawn Food Products, and Stampede Meat. "Bongards has a very rich history and tremendous reputation for quality and innovation", he says. "Our goal is to expand upon that rich history that will drive us into new markets and segment' We want to be a solutions provider to our customers and help them grow their business and thrive in the markets they serve." A native of Minnesota, Scott holds a bachelor's degree in International Business and Marketing from Moorhead State University. [cid:393f7373-85ac-41e7-9b58-eb5f7e3de664] Sarah Gergen Student Services Coordinator She/her/hers University of Nebraska–Lincoln FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Food Innovation Center 224 Lincoln, NE 68588 (402) 472-2843 https://foodscience.unl.edu/

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FDST Student News
by UNL - Food Science & Technology Administrative Unit 30 Sep '25

30 Sep '25

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This week's seminar (Oct 2) - We're joining Elle Covington, UNL Libraries on "Searching Comprehensively"
by Mary-Grace Danao 30 Sep '25

30 Sep '25

Colleagues – Something different for this week’s seminar … Our FDST 951 – Advanced Food Science and Technology Seminar will be joining Elle Covington from UNL Libraries as she presents “Searching Comprehensively” and leads a discussion on how to strengthen your search skills with comprehensive search techniques informed by systematic review methodology. Here’s her virtual workshop description: This will be a highly interactive workshop, so bring your projects in progress. We will discuss strategies for creating a more robust search within the electronic databases with techniques like index searching, test searches, and term scoping. We will discuss supplementary search strategies like citation chasing and when Google Scholar can be most helpful to you. As interest dictates, we will additionally cover where and how to search for grey literature. You do not need to register for the workshop. Just come and join us on Thu, Oct 2, 2025, 12:00 – 12:50 pm in Room 277, Food Innovation Center. Whether you're a student, researcher, or just curious about tools for systematically reviewing the literature or conducting systematic content analyses, this is a great opportunity to learn and connect. ✅ Free to attend ✅ Open to all ✅ Refreshments provided from 11:30-11:55 am in Room 277. ✅ Virtual workshop starts promptly at 12:00 noon. Spread the word and bring a friend!!! [cid:image001.png@01DC3200.EE5F8B20] Mary-Grace C Danao Research Associate Professor University of Nebraska–Lincoln Food Processing Center 1901 N 21st St, FIC Rm 244 Lincoln, NE 68588-6206 tel:402.472.1595 fax:402.472.8593 email mdanao2(a)unl.edu<mailto:mdanao2@unl.edu> The information, advice and opinions provided by a University of Nebraska employee represent the best judgment of the employee at that time, but should not be considered legal advice on any local, state, federal or international regulation or statute. We encourage you to contact the applicable regulatory agency and/or qualified attorney to confirm the information presented in this correspondence.

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FW: IMPORTANT - Research Personnel (faculty, staff, grad students) : NSPM-33 training requirements
by Silvana Martini 30 Sep '25

30 Sep '25

Hi all, Please see important information below. Silvana [University of Nebraska – Lincoln] Silvana Martini, PhD Professor, Department Head University of Nebraska-Lincoln Food Science & Technology Lincoln, NE 402-472-5267 Editor-in-Chief, Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://aocs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/15… > Fellow of the American Oil Chemists' Society Past President of the American Oil Chemists' Society (2022-2023)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.aocs.org__;!!PvXuogZ4sRB2p-tU!E9Il9Y… > Donate to FST!<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://nufoundation.org/fund/01043120__;!!PvXu… > From: Tala Awada <tawada2(a)unl.edu> Sent: Monday, September 29, 2025 11:09 AM To: ard-faculty-tt(a)lists.unl.edu; ard-faculty-ntt(a)lists.unl.edu Subject: IMPORTANT - Research Personnel (faculty, staff, grad students) : NSPM-33 training requirements UNL now requires all research personnel (faculty, staff, and graduate students) to complete UNL's customized responsible conduct of research online training, which includes training on research security. Details are below. Please share with appropriate graduate students and staff as well!! RCR For All training in Bridge (NSPM-33/research security training) is now active. Thank you Tala ______________________________________ Tala Awada, PhD Associate Dean & Director Agricultural Research Division Professor, School of Natural Resources University of Nebraska-Lincoln tawada(a)unl.edu<mailto:tawada@unl.edu> 402-472-7088 From: Deb Hamernik <dhamernik2(a)unl.edu> Sent: Monday, September 29, 2025 10:24 AM To: Cory Armstrong <cory.armstrong(a)unl.edu>; Tala Awada <tawada2(a)unl.edu>; Eve Brank <ebrank2(a)unl.edu>; Scout Calvert <scout.calvert(a)unl.edu>; Anthony Schutz <anthony(a)unl.edu>; Anthony Bushard <abushard2(a)unl.edu>; Deryl Hatch-Tocaimaza <derylhatch(a)unl.edu>; Kathleen Lodl <klodl1(a)unl.edu>; Mark Riley <mriley3(a)unl.edu>; Susan Sheridan <ssheridan2(a)unl.edu>; Zhenghong Tang <ztang2(a)unl.edu>; Emre Unlu <emre(a)unl.edu> Cc: Sara Quinn <squinn(a)unl.edu> Subject: FW: IMPORTANT: NSPM-33 training requirements Hello Associate Deans for Research! Sara Quinn asked me to forward this message to you and for you to please share this message with faculty in your units and remind them that the RCR For All training in Bridge (NSPM-33/research security training) is now active. We are trying to ensure that we get as many folks (key personnel) notified as possible (particularly regarding the first and quickly approaching deadline of October 10). Please reiterate the importance of the training in their areas and the deadlines highlighted below. The initial group of folks with federal funding have been automatically enrolled, however, anyone needing to complete the training can now enroll themselves as well. Remember that this training covers several federal training requirements. Our customized training should take less than 2 hours to complete vs. the alternatives that would take more than one training session and somewhere around 4-5 hours to complete. Any questions, please contact Sara Quinn (SQuinn(a)unl.edu<mailto:SQuinn@unl.edu>). Thanks! Deb ________________________________ From: Jennifer Nelson <vcresearch(a)unl.edu<mailto:vcresearch@unl.edu>> Sent: Monday, September 29, 2025 8:12 AM To: Subject: IMPORTANT: NSPM-33 training requirements [Image removed by sender.] You are receiving this email as a current awardee/past applicant for federal funding. We are writing to ensure you are aware of a new training requirement and upcoming deadlines, detailed as follows: In accordance with the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) National Security Presidential Memo-33 (NSPM-33)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/bidenwhitehouse.archives.gov/wp-content/…> all federal research funding agencies must improve and safeguard the research enterprise for research security. UNL and other institutions receiving over $50M in research funding must have a Research Security Program, which includes required training on several topics. The NSPM-33 initiative began several years ago, in response to concerns over foreign influence in U.S. research. These finalized requirements were completed as a bi-partisan effort intended to safeguard and secure the U.S. research enterprise. The Office of Research and Innovation (ORI and Research, Compliance, Integrity, and Security (RCIS) have been working over the course of the last year to evaluate the available trainings both federally and internally while focusing on a two key goals: * First, to reduce burden/confusion and hours of time being spent completing various training needs. * Second, to provide the best possible training for our campus. The training landscape for research personnel is significant, and the NSPM-33 (research security) trainings developed and offered by federal sponsors take anywhere from 2-4 hours and only cover a couple of specific topics. These trainings leave other topics unaddressed that are still required for other federal purposes, or because of the evolving federal requirements, create serious challenges in quickly meeting new changes and directives. With this in mind, we have decided on a "Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) for All,<https://research.unl.edu/researchcompliance/rcr-education-training/ >" approach. Therefore, moving forward, UNL requires all research personnel (faculty, staff, and graduate students) to complete UNL's customized responsible conduct of research online training, which includes training on research security. This mandatory training is necessary to satisfy multiple federal requirements that are intended to educate on research integrity standards and safeguard the academic research enterprise against the misappropriation of U.S. research and development through inclusion of research security training. The training is available in Bridge<https://fed.nebraska.edu/idp/profile/SAML2/Redirect/SSO?execution=e1s2 >. What does this mean for you/what should you do? A couple of federal funding agencies have been leading the way in articulating research security requirements and associated trainings. 1. If you are currently funded or anticipate submitting a funding proposal to the National Science Foundation (NSF), Department of Energy (DOE), or the Department of Defense (DOD), you must complete the online RCR training before October 10, 2025. NSF and these initial funding agencies have stated they will not accept funding proposals if submitters cannot certify research security training has been completed within the previous 12 months. The UNL Office of Sponsored Programs will not be able to submit your proposal(s) if key personnel have not completed the training. Once you complete the training, this information will be uploaded from Bridge, into NUramp and your training information will display within the Sponsored Programs module in NUramp. * We have pre-registered you for the training in Bridge already, it should be loaded and available in your Bridge account and you should have received an email from Bridge directly. * Research personnel are required to complete the comprehensive RCR training every 4 years, which includes a quiz at the end. On average, most users will be able to complete the training in approximately 1.5 hours. Additionally, an annual refresher training must be completed, which does not include a quiz. Most users will be able to complete the refresher training in less than 30 minutes. 2. If you are currently funded by or anticipate submitting a funding proposal to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Department of Education (DOEd), Department of Justice (DOJ), or other federal sponsors you must complete the online RCR training before January 25, 2026. NIH and some of these funding agencies are following similar processes as noted above and training must be completed within the previous 12 months. The UNL Office of Sponsored Programs will not be able to submit your proposal(s) if key personnel have not completed the training. Once you complete the training, this information will be uploaded from Bridge, into NUramp and your training information will display within the Sponsored Programs module in NUramp as below). * We strongly encourage you to complete the online RCR training as soon as possible, with the overall deadline of completion before January 25, 2026. * We have pre-registered you for the training in Bridge already. It should be loaded and available in your Bridge account, and you should have received an email from Bridge directly. 3. All other research (funded or unfunded). By Fall 2026 (the end of October 2026), we will require all other research personnel (including graduate students) to have completed the online RCR training. However, this is an evolving area, and if certain agencies stipulate otherwise, we will provide notifications about completing the training earlier. The following are links to additional resources and our previous announcements to the campus on NSPM-33: UNL NSPM-33 webpage<https://research.unl.edu/researchcompliance/national-security-presidential-… > R&I Research News Announcements on NSPM-33 * February 3, 2025<https://research.unl.edu/blog/ri-provides-update-on-addressing-federal-requ… > * June 2, 2025<https://research.unl.edu/blog/nspm-33-webpage-now-available/ > * September 8, 2025<https://research.unl.edu/blog/researchers-reminded-to-use-nspm-33-webpage/ > * Research Security Flyer<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/uofnelincoln.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/Resear…> UNL Research Security Program Overview<https://research.unl.edu/researchcompliance/research-data-security-template… > If you have any questions, please contact the RCIS Office at rcr(a)unl.edu<mailto:rcr@unl.edu>. Sincerely, Jennifer Nelson Interim Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation Sara Quinn Director, Research Compliance, Integrity and Security Deputy Research Integrity Officer Jordan Soliz Research Integrity Officer and Institutional Official Professor, Communication Studies

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FW: This Week at NIC: Innovation Studio Celebrates 10 Years of Making, Campus Blood Drive, Silicon Prairie Startup Week Info, Upcoming Events & More!
by Susie Fauble 29 Sep '25

29 Sep '25

NIC News & Events [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mcusercontent.com/aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc… ]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a…> THIS WEEK AT NIC CAMPUS UPDATES | NEWS & EVENTS [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mcusercontent.com/aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc… ]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a…> Nebraska Innovation Studio: 10 Years in the Making Monday, October 6 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. | Remarks at 4:00 p.m. Nebraska Innovation Studio REGISTER >><https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a…> Join us as we celebrate a decade of creativity, collaboration and impact at Nebraska Innovation Studio, and mark the official launch of the Frontier Tech Lab<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a…>. For ten years, Nebraska Innovation Studio has empowered makers, entrepreneurs and researchers to bring bold ideas to life. Now we’re taking the next step forward with the creation of the Frontier Tech Lab, a catalyst for advanced prototyping, industry partnerships and cutting-edge fabrication. At this milestone celebration, you will: * Hear from makers, leaders and partners who have shaped Nebraska Innovation Studio over the past decade * Explore projects that push the limits of both traditional craft and digital technology * Meet the people driving the next decade of innovation in Nebraska This celebration is also part of Silicon Prairie Startup Week<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a…>, a chance to connect with the region’s most visionary builders, founders and doers. Light refreshments will be provided. [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mcusercontent.com/aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc… ] Nebraska Innovation Campus Blood Drive Friday, October 10 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. The Club, The Mill Coffee & Bistro Make An Appointment >><https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a…> The American Red Cross will be hosting a blood drive at Nebraska Innovation Campus on Friday, October 10 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The University of Nebraska is once again teaming up with Abbott and the Big Ten Conference for the We Give Blood challenge<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a…> — a national campaign aimed at addressing critical blood shortages and encouraging young adults to become donors. >From August 27 to December. 5, all blood donors are encouraged to donate blood and log their donation to count toward Nebraska’s total. The school with the most verified donations will receive $1 million to support student or community health initiatives. [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mcusercontent.com/aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc… ] Join the challenge: 1. Donate blood at any blood drive or blood center between August 27 and December 5. 2. Log your donation (with your name, photo or confirmation email) at BigTen.org/Abbott<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a…> or by texting DONATE to 222688 (ABBOTT). 3. Track progress in real time by visiting the challenge website<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a…>. Make An Appointment >><https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a…> [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mcusercontent.com/aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc… ] Massage Monday Monday, October 6 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Link, 1st Floor NIC Partners are encouraged to take a well-deserved break and receive a FREE 5-minute chair massage. Massage therapists will be at Nebraska Innovation Campus on Monday, October 6. Please be prepared to show your NIC keycard or UNL NCard. [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mcusercontent.com/aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc… ]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a…> Silicon Prairie Startup Week is a regional celebration of entrepreneurship and innovation in Nebraska with events in Lincoln and Omaha. Several events happening on Monday, October 6, will take place at Nebraska Innovation Campus. LEARN MORE & REGISTER >><https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a…> [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mcusercontent.com/aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc… ]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a…> Heartland Robotics and Automation Conference 2025 Friday, October 24 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. NIC Conference Center REGISTER NOW >><https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a…> Registration is now open for the third annual Heartland Robotics and Automation Conference, where innovation, education and industry collide. This one-day event connects the people building cutting-edge robotics solutions with educators and programs preparing tomorrow’s workforce. Whether you're a founder, student, engineer or educator, you'll leave with insights, connections and a clearer vision for the future of robotics in the Heartland and beyond. LEARN MORE & REGISTER >><https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a…> [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mcusercontent.com/aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc… ]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a…> Join the Lincoln Partnership for Economic Development at Talent Connect: Shaping the Future Together on October 29! This half-day conference is dedicated to exploring the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in talent development and workforce strategy. Designed for business leaders, HR professionals, educators and community stakeholders, the summit will feature three thought-provoking speakers and networking opportunities. As Lincoln continues to grow and evolve, the need for innovative talent solutions has never been more critical. Together, we’ll dive into key topics such as Generative AI, expanding your talent pool, and local workforce and population trends. Whether you’re looking to enhance your recruitment strategies, stay ahead of industry trends or connect with other leaders in the field, Talent Connect is your opportunity to engage with thought leaders and peers, share best practices, and drive meaningful change in our workforce ecosystem. LEARN MORE & REGISTER >><https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a…> [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mcusercontent.com/aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc… ] Tiny Treasures An Art Exhibition by Valery Wachter On Display September 3 – October 29 The Link, 2nd Floor Gallery Tiny Treasures showcases cherished moments captured through the brush of artist Valery Wachter. Inspired by travels with family and friends, Valery transforms photographs into paintings that invite a deeper, more personal reflection. Each piece requires careful attention to detail, reconnecting her with the memories of a specific time and place. Marbles, with their bold and brilliant colors, are treasures in their own right and reflect her fascination with vibrant hues. Likewise, the luminous array of colors found in flowers continues to bring her immense joy—an energy that shines throughout this collection. Valery Wachter is a dedicated member of the Lincoln arts community. She has served on the Friends of UNL Art Department board, MEDICI, the Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts Alumni Board and the selection committee for the Mayor’s Arts Awards. She is represented by the Burkholder Project Gallery and is a founding and current member of the Bryan Health Art Committee. Valery holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Her work is included in private collections across the country and her sculpture Nebraska Wildflowers is permanently installed on the Bryan East Campus. To learn more about Valery and her work, please visit https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.valerywachtersart.com/__;!!PvXuogZ4… <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a…>. This exhibit is free and open to the public daily from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mcusercontent.com/aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc… ] [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mcusercontent.com/aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc… ] Nebraska Innovation Campus is Now a Community Collection Site for Food Waste and Other Compostable Items In partnership with Waste to Energy Lincoln (WTEL), a division of Uribe Refuse Services, Inc., Nebraska Innovation Campus is now a community collection site for food waste and other compostable items. NIC Partners and the community can sign up to access the community compost bins ($8 per month per household) and then drop off food scraps and other compostable items at any of the three community collection sites (including NIC). Call (402) 467-1239 to learn more and sign up today! NIC’s green community collection tote is located at the west end of the paved parking lot located north of Transformation Drive (the end of the lot near the Ice Box). NIC Partners and the community must have a paid plan to access the locked bin. Food waste and other compostable items cannot be dropped off without a paid plan through Waste to Energy Lincoln/Uribe Refuse Services, Inc. Once you sign up for the monthly plan, you will receive a detailed map noting the drop-off locations throughout Lincoln. Learn More About Waste to Energy Lincoln >><https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a…> [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mcusercontent.com/aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc… ]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a…> CycleSafe<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a…> bike lockers are available at NIC! Four bike lockers are located on the west side of Innovation Commons behind the dumpster enclosure. The bike lockers can be used by NIC Partners and the public. Bike Lockers Available: * Hourly rate: $1.00 to open the bike locker + $1.00/hour * Monthly membership: $5.00/month * Annual membership: $50.00/year Click here<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a…> to learn more about NIC's CycleSafe bike lockers. [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mcusercontent.com/aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc… ] [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mcusercontent.com/aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc… ] Lincoln Police Department Jurisdiction at NIC The Lincoln Police Department (LPD) is responsible for law enforcement at Nebraska Innovation Campus. If an incident occurs at NIC, please contact LPD directly, not UNL Police. * For emergencies, call 911 * For non-emergencies, call (402) 441-6000 LPD is committed to providing quality police services that promote a safe and secure community. We encourage all NIC Partners to save these numbers for quick access in case of an emergency. [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mcusercontent.com/aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc… ]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a…> Parking at NIC NIC visitors that do not have a NIC parking permit or a UNL parking permit are required to pay for parking in the paved lot north of Transformation Drive using the Passport Parking app. This is the same parking app used when people park on the street at NIC, in downtown Lincoln and in the Haymarket. Parking Zones: The paved lot north of Transformation Drive is Zone 9900 on the Passport Parking app. On-street parking at NIC is Zone 80. Parking in downtown Lincoln and the Haymarket is Zone 75. Enforcement: Paid parking in the paved lot north of Transformation Drive is enforced from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. On-street metered parking is enforced from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. If you have a NIC parking permit or a UNL parking permit: * If you have a Nebraska Innovation Campus parking permit do not use the Passport Parking app to pay for parking in the paved lot north of Transformation Drive. Nebraska Innovation Campus parking permits are valid in parking lots with first come first served parking, reserved spaces (numbered yellow hang tags only) and the paved lot north of Transformation Drive. * If you have a University of Nebraska–Lincoln parking permit please notify Parking and Transit Services and request that your permit be added to the reciprocal visitors list. Send the requests from your official UNL email account to unlpts(a)unl.edu<mailto:unlpts@unl.edu>. Your license will then be added to the NIC permit roster. Access remains for the effective period of your UNL permit. After your UNL permit has been added to the NIC permit roster, do not use the Passport Parking app to pay for parking in the lot north of Transformation Drive. University of Nebraska–Lincoln parking permits are valid only in the paved lot north of Transformation Drive. * If you have a University of Nebraska–Lincoln student parking permit do not use the Passport Parking app to pay for parking. University of Nebraska–Lincoln student permits are valid in the student parking section of the paved lot north of Transformation Drive. Not familiar with the Passport Parking app? Using Passport Parking is easy! 1. Download the Passport Parking app from the Apple App Store or Google Play store. 2. Create an account with your mobile phone number or email address. 3. Park anywhere you see Passport Parking app signs & decals. 4. Pay for your parking session from your phone. 5. Extend your time remotely if you’d like to stay longer! If you have questions, or need to update your vehicle information, please email parknic(a)goldenrodcompanies.com<mailto:parknic@goldenrodcompanies.com?subject=Parking%20at%20Nebraska%20Innovation%20Campus>. 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4th Floor Construction
by Julie Reiling 25 Sep '25

25 Sep '25

Hi All, Lab 412 on the 4th floor will undergoing a light construction project next week, starting on Monday through Friday, October 10th. You may notice a little noise disruption if you are directly under that lab. NE Nova will notify us in advance if there will be any particularly loud jobs. Thank you and have a wonderful evening! Julie [Diagram Description automatically generated with medium confidence][A red letter on a black background AI-generated content may be incorrect.] Julie A Reiling Senior Consultant, The Food Processing Center<https://fpc.unl.edu/ > Department of Food Science & Technology<https://foodscience.unl.edu/ > University of Nebraska - Lincoln<https://www.unl.edu/ > 1901 North 21st Street, FIC 271g Lincoln, NE 68588-6206 402 472 2529<mailto:402%20472%202529> | jreiling2(a)unl.edu<mailto:%20jreiling2@unl.edu> The information, advice and opinions provided by a University of Nebraska employee represent the best judgment of the employee at that time, but should not be considered legal advice on any local, state, federal or international regulation or statute. We encourage you to contact the applicable regulatory agency and/or qualified attorney to confirm the information presented in this correspondence.

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News - Sarah Gergen
by Silvana Martini 24 Sep '25

24 Sep '25

Dear Colleagues, I am sad to announce that Sarah Gergen has resigned from her Undergraduate Coordinator/Recruiter position. Her last day with UNL will be October 17th. It was great to have Sarah on out team. She brought a lot of good ideas an energy. Her interaction with students was outstanding and we will certainly miss her. Please help me wish Sarah the best of luck with her future endeavors! Silvana [University of Nebraska – Lincoln] Silvana Martini, PhD Professor, Department Head University of Nebraska-Lincoln Food Science & Technology Lincoln, NE 402-472-5267 Editor-in-Chief, Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://aocs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/15… > Fellow of the American Oil Chemists' Society Past President of the American Oil Chemists' Society (2022-2023)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.aocs.org__;!!PvXuogZ4sRB2p-tU!Dqa7eK… > Donate to FST!<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://nufoundation.org/fund/01043120__;!!PvXu… >

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Seminar tomorrow - Thu, 9/25 at 12 noon in FIC 277
by Mary-Grace Danao 24 Sep '25

24 Sep '25

Just a friendly reminder ... Dr. Jennifer Auchtung is speaking at our FDST Department Seminar tomorrow, 9/25 /25 at 12 noon in FIC 277. See attached flyer for more details. Come early as we will have coffee and snacks starting at 11 am. [cid:image001.png@01DC2D40.F92CC550] Mary-Grace C Danao Research Associate Professor University of Nebraska-Lincoln Food Processing Center 1901 N 21st St, FIC Rm 244 Lincoln, NE 68588-6206 tel:402.472.1595 fax:402.472.8593 email mdanao2(a)unl.edu<mailto:mdanao2@unl.edu> The information, advice and opinions provided by a University of Nebraska employee represent the best judgment of the employee at that time, but should not be considered legal advice on any local, state, federal or international regulation or statute. We encourage you to contact the applicable regulatory agency and/or qualified attorney to confirm the information presented in this correspondence.

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Nominating Susie Fauble for the IANR Outstanding Employee Award
by Silvana Martini 22 Sep '25

22 Sep '25

Hi, I am planning to nominate Susie for the "IANR Outstanding Employee Award". The nomination letter can include quotes about Susie's contributions to the Department, IANR, and UNL. This is what the description says "The award was created to recognize and honor outstanding dedication and excellent job performance. Recipients of this award should possess excellent work ethic, produce high quality of work over an extended period of time, and have an extraordinary impact within the department, institute, and/or the University of Nebraska." The deadline for submitting the application is October 1st. Please send me a quote about Susie before Sep 26th so that I can include it in my letter and submit everything before the deadline. Thanks! Silvana [University of Nebraska – Lincoln] Silvana Martini, PhD Professor, Department Head University of Nebraska-Lincoln Food Science & Technology Lincoln, NE 402-472-5267 Editor-in-Chief, Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://aocs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/15… > Fellow of the American Oil Chemists' Society Past President of the American Oil Chemists' Society (2022-2023)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.aocs.org__;!!PvXuogZ4sRB2p-tU!FWUwHS… > Donate to FST!<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://nufoundation.org/fund/01043120__;!!PvXu… >

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RO water update
by Jayne Stratton 22 Sep '25

22 Sep '25

Hello, all, The RO water system is working again and all the autoclaves should be up and running. Just make sure the autoclave is up to temperature (meaning the "ready" light should be on) before starting your run. The glassware washers will remain off until tomorrow, however, to allow the RO system time to fill the tanks again. The anticipation is that these can be used again tomorrow morning. Thanks, Jayne Stratton

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