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FW: Digital Ag Task Force Questionnaire READY to Share
by Silvana Martini 25 Aug '25

25 Aug '25

Hi all, Please see e-mail below from Mark Stone regarding collecting information on who is working on digital Ag. Please complete the survey that he provided if you work on this area. 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!EPCBTy… > Donate to FST!<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://nufoundation.org/fund/01043120__;!!PvXu… > From: Mark Stone <mark.stone(a)unl.edu> Sent: Thursday, August 21, 2025 2:49 PM To: Guillermo Balboa <gbalboa7(a)unl.edu>; Martha Mamo <mmamo3(a)unl.edu>; Taro Mieno <tmieno2(a)unl.edu>; Daniel Uden <duden2(a)unl.edu>; Santosh Pitla <spitla2(a)unl.edu>; Joe Luck <jluck2(a)unl.edu>; Loren Giesler <loren.giesler(a)unl.edu>; John Ruberson <jruberson2(a)unl.edu>; Silvana Martini <smartini2(a)unl.edu>; Heather Rasmussen <heather.rasmussen(a)unl.edu>; Scott McVey <dmcvey2(a)unl.edu>; Donald Becker <dbecker3(a)unl.edu>; Mark Balschweid <mbalschweid2(a)unl.edu>; Kelly Bruns <kelly.bruns(a)unl.edu>; Larkin Powell <lpowell3(a)unl.edu>; Deborah VanOverbeke <dvanoverbeke2(a)unl.edu>; Douglas Zalesky <dzalesky2(a)unl.edu>; John Erixson <jerixson2(a)unl.edu>; John Westra <john.westra(a)unl.edu>; Kate Brooks <kbrooks4(a)unl.edu>; Michael Merten <michael.merten(a)unl.edu>; Bhaskar Bhattacharya <bbhattacharya8(a)unl.edu>; Jennifer Johnson Jorgensen <jbjorgensen(a)unl.edu> Subject: Re: Digital Ag Task Force Questionnaire READY to Share Hello Leaders, On behalf of the Digital Ag Task Force, we request that you please share the following survey with the members of your unit. The objective is to develop a comprehensive understanding of the great work happening across IANR on this diverse topic. The results will be used to organize engagement activities over the upcoming year. Thank you, Mark __________________________________________________________________________________________________ The University of Nebraska Digital Agriculture Taskforce is conducting this survey to better understand digital agriculture activities across IANR. We aim to identify faculty, staff, and students engaged in teaching, research, extension, or innovation in this field. Your input will help us map existing expertise and collaborations, showcase success stories, and guide the creation of a coordinated Digital Agriculture Hub to strengthen connections, foster innovation, and expand impact across Nebraska and beyond. If your work involves any aspect of digital agriculture, we encourage you to complete this survey. Areas of interest include: * Remote sensing, sensor networks, and ag IoT * On-farm experimentation, data-driven science, and modeling * Technology adoption, digital marketplaces, and supply chains * Nutrient management tools, mobile apps, GPS, yield mapping, and variable-rate systems * Connectivity, decision-support platforms, and extension/outreach programs * AI, automation, blockchain, virtual fencing, and cybersecurity for agriculture * Even if you're unsure whether your work fits these categories, please fill out the form - all contributions are valued. Link to survey: https://go.unl.edu/digitalagsurvey ATTENTION: You need to log in with UNL credentials to access the survey. Please complete the survey by September 19 [cid:image006.png@01DC128D.53178010] Thank you! Digital Ag Task Force (Santosh Pitla, Joe Luck, Guillermo Balboa, Daniel Uden, Taro Mieno)

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FW: New Business Manager
by Silvana Martini 25 Aug '25

25 Aug '25

Hi all, See e-mail below regarding the NIC Business Center. 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!AFrISL… > Donate to FST!<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://nufoundation.org/fund/01043120__;!!PvXu… > From: Lauren Madsen <lmadsen2(a)unl.edu> Sent: Monday, August 25, 2025 9:16 AM To: Silvana Martini <smartini2(a)unl.edu>; Mark Stone <mark.stone(a)unl.edu>; Peter McCornick <pmccornick2(a)unl.edu>; Rachael Herpel <rherpel2(a)unl.edu> Cc: Sarah Stehr <sstehr2(a)unl.edu>; Susie Fauble <sfauble2(a)unl.edu>; Aya Karouni <akarouni2(a)unl.edu>; Janet Means <jmeans1(a)unl.edu> Subject: New Business Manager Please share this announcement with your departments/teams. Thank you! All - I'm pleased to announce that Sarah Stehr has joined our team as our new Business Manager as of August 1. She brings extensive experience in budget and finance, and we're excited to have her on board! Sarah has been spending her first few weeks getting up to speed with the University and our systems. As part of our recent reorganization, Sarah will lead the team providing invoicing and collections support for FARRP & FPC, as well as proposal submission and financial management support across all NIC units, plus BSE and DWFI. Her team includes Michelle Davis, Valerie Sutton, Ryan Baker, Matt Mueller, Holly Powell-Williams, and Shannon Stava. Attached is a short bio to help you get to know Sarah a bit better. Please feel free to start including her in any emails or communications you would typically direct to your Business Manager. As Sarah continues to learn the ropes, I'll be working closely with her to ensure we're addressing your needs. We appreciate your patience during this transition and thank you for your support. Please join me in welcoming Sarah to our team!! [cid:image001.gif@01DC159E.0A799AF0] Lauren Madsen IANR Business Oper Director University of Nebraska-Lincoln IANR Finance & Personnel Office 4024722786<tel:4024722786>

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FW: This Week at NIC: Labor Day Hours, Nebraska Bluegrass Concert (Sept. 3), GP Mobile Car Wash at NIC, Upcoming Events & More!
by Susie Fauble 25 Aug '25

25 Aug '25

NIC News & Events [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mcusercontent.com/aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc… ] THIS WEEK AT NIC CAMPUS UPDATES | NEWS & EVENTS [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mcusercontent.com/aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc… ] In observance of Labor Day, Nebraska Innovation Studio will be closed on Saturday, August 30. The NIC administrative office, Nebraska Innovation Studio and Nebraska Nova will be closed on Monday, September 1. Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, September 2. The Mill Coffee & Bistro will be open on Labor Day with regular hours from 7:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mcusercontent.com/aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc… ]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a…> Nebraska Bluegrass Concert Series Wednesday, September 3 Live Music Begins at 6:00 p.m. Nebraska Innovation Campus Plaza The Nebraska Bluegrass concert series will kick off on September 3 with headliner Jason Carter Band<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a…> and opening band the Shucks Brothers<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a…>. True to his Kentucky roots, Jason Carter pours all he has back into bluegrass. For thirty years, Carter has been the fiddle player for the Del McCoury Band, the most awarded group in bluegrass history. He has won three Grammy awards and has taken home five International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) awards for Fiddle Player of the Year, including 2018’s Best Bluegrass Album with the Travelin’ McCourys. As a fiddler, Carter has been featured on albums by Steve Earle, Ricky Skaggs, Dierks Bentley, Charlie Daniels, Vince Gill, Asleep at the Wheel and many more. On Carter’s solo album, ‘Lowdown Hoedown’, listeners may recognize instrumental contributions from such legends as Jerry Douglas or Sam Bush alongside vocals from young trailblazers like Sarah Jarosz or Billy Strings, with Carter singing lead. The Shucks Brothers, based in Lincoln, Neb., will kick off the evening with some serious string tickling and great harmony vocals. They tip their hats to the great old bluegrass masters such as Bill Monroe and the Stanley Brothers, but they also feature country, swing and red-hot instrumentals. This group will surprise their audiences with dazzling improvisation, silly humor and a whole lot of fun. LEARN MORE >><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…> Nebraska Trailblazers Breakfast Friday, September 5, 2025 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. 817 R St, Lincoln, NE 68508 REGISTER >><https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a…> This interactive breakfast will create meaningful connections between students and business leaders, exploring how the "Entrepreneurial Mindset" can transform careers and organizations while addressing our state's pressing brain drain challenge. Connect through the Entrepreneurial Mindset Dr. Samuel Nelson, Director of the Nebraska Center for Entrepreneurship, will guide participants through engaging discussions on innovation, problem-solving, and opportunity recognition. Unlike typical networking events, this breakfast facilitates structured small-group interactions where: * Young professionals gain insights into applying entrepreneurial thinking in careers * Business leaders discover fresh perspectives that can drive innovation within their companies * Both groups build relationships that strengthen Nebraska's professional ecosystem Every individual registration also contributes a donation for a student, making this a free event for Nebraska's future talent. Each table at the event will pair four business leaders with four high-achieving Nebraska students, providing a unique opportunity for meaningful interactions and the exchange of valuable insights. Why this Matters The entrepreneurial mindset extends far beyond starting businesses—it's about creating change, identifying opportunities, and solving problems in any environment. By fostering these connections, we're not just sharing ideas. We're developing the collaborative foundation needed to keep Nebraska's talent engaged and invested in our state's future. [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mcusercontent.com/aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc… ]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a…> GP Mobile Car Wash & Detail will be at Nebraska Innovation Campus on Wednesday, September 10 GP Mobile Car Wash and Detail<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a…> is a premier Lincoln auto detail and car wash company that offers superior car detailing and mobile car wash services to the greater Lincoln region and surrounding areas. Their mission is to service your vehicle as quickly and effectively as possible so that you experience the least amount of delay in getting back to your daily activities. Browse package options<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a…>. Prices range from $65-$250. Please DO NOT book through the website, instead use the NIC Partner sign-up<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a…>. You will be contacted prior to September 10 with additional info about where to park your vehicle, bring your keys, etc. SIGN-UP >><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…> 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…> Join Pipeline Entrepreneurs for an evening of meaningful conversation and connection at Catalyst Omaha<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a…>. The event will start with a fireside chat featuring Dr. James Linder, former CEO of Nebraska Medicine and a renowned leader in innovation and commercialization. The conversation will be hosted by Dr. Michael Dixon, President & CEO of UNeMed, and will explore Dr. Linder’s leadership journey, lessons learned, and the intersection of healthcare and innovation. Following the conversation, the evening will continue with a casual networking happy hour, giving founders, leaders and supporters from across the region a chance to connect and unwind. This event is part of Pipeline PRO, a new industry-themed track of programming from Pipeline Entrepreneurs<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a…>, focused on bringing the broader startup community into conversations that matter. 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…> [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mcusercontent.com/aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc… ] [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mcusercontent.com/aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc… ]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a…> This two-part workshop is free to attend. Please RSVP<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a…> by visiting https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.nebraskacombine.com/event__;!!PvXuo… <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…> Registration for the 2025 Flyover Fintech conference is now open at https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.flyoverfintech.com__;!!PvXuogZ4sRB2p… <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…> Sign up to join the waitlist<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a…> and be notified when tickets become available. [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://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…> 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:/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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Thanks!
by Silvana Martini 25 Aug '25

25 Aug '25

Hi all, I just want to thank all of you who showed up for the retreat last Friday. I know you are all busy so I appreciate you taking the time to spend time with us knowing more about the department, brainstorming about how we can improve, and thinking about what your message to our stakeholders is. I had a lot of fun interacting with all of you and I learned a lot of good stuff. A special thanks to Susie that played a very important role in the organization of the retreat. And of course, thanks to Mo! He was a great moderator for the afternoon session. We will summarize the activities of the afternoon, and we will share with you, hopefully in the September Faculty meeting and/or in our next newsletter so that everybody can see the results. I hope you had fun too! Thanks for all you do for the department! We have a great team and I am excited to see where the future takes us! 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!Dh_bAt… > Donate to FST!<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://nufoundation.org/fund/01043120__;!!PvXu… >

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Join the Bean Study!
by Susie Fauble 25 Aug '25

25 Aug '25

At the Nebraska Food for Health Center, we are studying if a mixture of beans benefits our health more than individual types of beans. You will receive up to $300 for taking part in our study. If you are interested, please click the link and complete the survey: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://ssp.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3C4wJBHzZ… [cid:image001.png@01DC1596.4CFBCB80] Best Regards, Susie [University of Nebraska – Lincoln] Susie Fauble Administrative Coordinator Department of Food Science and Technology <https://foodsci.unl.edu/ > University of Nebraska-Lincoln Food Innovation Center, 1901 N 21st St, Room 232 Lincoln, NE 68588-6205 402-472-2905 Empathy / Strategic / Developer / Context / Belief

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Catelyn Bridges - Welcome!
by Silvana Martini 21 Aug '25

21 Aug '25

Hi all, Many of you saw me walking around with Catelyn today. Catelyn Bridges is a new Assistant Professor with the BSE Department and has a 20% research appointment with FST. She will have some lab space in FIC 215 and I still need to assign her an office. I just wanted to introduce her to all of you so that you can say hi if you see her around. She will be joining the retreat tomorrow. Please help me welcome Catelyn to FST and to UNL! 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!FyqJbE… > Donate to FST!<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://nufoundation.org/fund/01043120__;!!PvXu… >

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Final Agenda
by Susie Fauble 21 Aug '25

21 Aug '25

For those going tomorrow, here is the final agenda. Best Regards, Susie [University of Nebraska – Lincoln] Susie Fauble Administrative Coordinator Department of Food Science and Technology <https://foodsci.unl.edu/ > University of Nebraska-Lincoln Food Innovation Center, 1901 N 21st St, Room 232 Lincoln, NE 68588-6205 402-472-2905 Empathy / Strategic / Developer / Context / Belief

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FW: Congratulations – Phi Tau Sigma Chapter of Excellence Recognition
by Silvana Martini 20 Aug '25

20 Aug '25

Congrats to the Phi Tau Sigma Chapter! We are so proud of you! Keep going! 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!BPJ14l… > Donate to FST!<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://nufoundation.org/fund/01043120__;!!PvXu… > From: Curtis Weller <cweller1(a)unl.edu> Sent: Wednesday, August 20, 2025 1:41 PM To: Silvana Martini <smartini2(a)unl.edu>; Susie Fauble <sfauble2(a)unl.edu> Cc: Emerson David Nolasco Guzman <enolasco2(a)huskers.unl.edu> Subject: FW: Congratulations – Phi Tau Sigma Chapter of Excellence Recognition Good news… [cid:image001.png@01DC11D8.1A190E10] Curtis L. Weller, Ph.D., P.E. Professor Emeritus Department of Biological Systems Engineering Department of Food Science and Technology<http://foodsci.unl.edu/ > University of Nebraska-Lincoln 3605 Fair Street, 232 LW Chase Hall Lincoln, Nebraska, USA, 68583-0726 402 472 9337<tel:4024729337> cweller1(a)unl.edu<mailto:cweller1@unl.edu> linkedin.com/in/curtis-weller-3ng1n33r From: Vishal Manjunatha <vishalmanjunatha1993(a)gmail.com<mailto:vishalmanjunatha1993@gmail.com>> Sent: Wednesday, August 20, 2025 1:10 PM To: Emerson David Nolasco Guzman <enolasco2(a)huskers.unl.edu<mailto:enolasco2@huskers.unl.edu>>; Carmen E. Perez-Donado <cperez-donado2(a)huskers.unl.edu<mailto:cperez-donado2@huskers.unl.edu>>; Curtis Weller <cweller1(a)unl.edu<mailto:cweller1@unl.edu>>; Heather Hallen-Adams <hhallen-adams2(a)unl.edu<mailto:hhallen-adams2@unl.edu>> Cc: Elizabeth Grasso-Kelley <elizabeth.grasso-kelley(a)fda.hhs.gov<mailto:elizabeth.grasso-kelley@fda.hhs.gov>>; Fanbin Kong <fkong(a)uga.edu<mailto:fkong@uga.edu>>; Leslie Loehr-Kicklighter <lloehr(a)purisfoods.com<mailto:lloehr@purisfoods.com>>; Kathryn L. Kotula <klkotula(a)msn.com<mailto:klkotula@msn.com>>; Zhang, Ruojie <rz5mt(a)missouri.edu<mailto:rz5mt@missouri.edu>> Subject: Congratulations – Phi Tau Sigma Chapter of Excellence Recognition Caution: Non-NU Email Hi Emerson and Team, Congratulations to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Chapter of Phi Tau Sigma on being recognized as a Chapter of Excellence! Please find your certificate attached. Thank you for sharing your report—it is wonderful to see your chapter actively functioning, recruiting new members, and conducting meaningful activities for your community. Your efforts are greatly appreciated, and we look forward to seeing even more growth and engagement from your chapter in the future. Best regards, Vishal Manjunatha, Ph.D. R&D Food Scientist McKee Foods Corporation Collegedale, TN 37315 vishalmanjunatha1993(a)gmail.com<mailto:vishalmanjunatha1993@gmail.com> | vishal.manjunatha(a)mckee.com<mailto:vishal.manjunatha@mckee.com> [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://ci3.googleusercontent.com/mail-sig/AIor… ]

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FDST Student News
by UNL - Food Science & Technology Administrative Unit 19 Aug '25

19 Aug '25

View this email in your browser (https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mailchi.mp/2662077db88b/fdst-student-ne… ) ** Student News ------------------------------------------------------------ ** August 19, 2025 ------------------------------------------------------------ ** Welcome Food Science & Technology! ------------------------------------------------------------ April 29, 2025 ** Food Feature ------------------------------------------------------------ ** History of Kool Aid ------------------------------------------------------------ August 18th is National Kool Aid Day! It’s also part of Nebraska history. Kool Aid was invented by Edwin Perkins in 1927. At the time, Perkins was living in Hastings, Nebraska and running a small business called Perkins Products. One of his most popular products was a concentrated fruit syrup that came in tiny bottles. To make the syrup go further, Perkins developed a way to powder the concentrate, which he sold in packages that could be mixed with water to create a fruity drink. He initially called the powdered drink “Fruit Smack” but later renamed it “Kool Aid” after hearing his customers refer to it by that name. The first flavor of Kool Aid was cherry, but over the years Perkins introduced several other flavors, including grape, lemon-lime, orange, raspberry, and strawberry. In 1953, General Foods (which would later merge with Kraft) purchased Perkins Products and began mass-producing Kool Aid packets. Today there are more than 30 different flavors of Kool Aid available, including some limited edition flavors like tropical punch and watermelon. 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FW: BioRender 101 Training @ University of Nebraska, Lincoln — Department of Food Science and Technology
by Silvana Martini 19 Aug '25

19 Aug '25

See below, in case you are interested in the training. 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!B6Odd6… > Donate to FST!<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://nufoundation.org/fund/01043120__;!!PvXu… > From: Brian O'Riordan <brian.oriordan(a)biorender.com> Sent: Monday, August 18, 2025 1:31 PM To: Silvana Martini <smartini2(a)unl.edu> Subject: BioRender 101 Training @ University of Nebraska, Lincoln — Department of Food Science and Technology Caution: Non-NU Email You're Invited! ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://userimg-assets.customeriomail.com/image… ]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/email.biorender.com/e/c/eyJlbWFpbF9pZCI6…> BioRender will be hosting an introductory webinar exclusively for the researchers and scientists at University of Nebraska, Lincoln — Department of Food Science and Technology on how to create professional science figures in minutes using BioRender! This webinar will review the basics of using BioRender software and will provide a brief overview of BioRender's Newer and Advanced Features. This is also a great opportunity to bring any questions for a live Q&A at the end! Webinar Details Title: BioRender 101 at University of Nebraska, Lincoln — Department of Food Science and Technology About this webinar: In this one-hour webinar, learn actionable tips and techniques for designing science figures for your posters, presentations, publications, and more in BioRender! Date: Tuesday, September 2nd @ 3:00pm CEST [Click Here to Register]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/email.biorender.com/e/c/eyJlbWFpbF9pZCI6…> Registration link doesn't work? Try the following link.<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/email.biorender.com/e/c/eyJlbWFpbF9pZCI6…> Access to BioRender For Access to BioRender Premium through your organization: Sign-up Link: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://app.biorender.com/portal/university-of-… <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/app.biorender.com/portal/university-of-n…> Frequently Asked Questions What is BioRender? BioRender is a web-based program that helps you create scientic figures up to 50x faster than traditional tools. The tool combines a library of over 50,000 scientically accurate, expert-validated life science icons and templates with intuitive drag-and-drop functionality. Create publication-quality figures in minutes - no drawing skills required! I can't attend the live session - can I get a recording? This webinar will be recorded. Even if you can't attend, register for the webinar to receive a video link! How can I get assistance with BioRender? If you are experiencing any technical issues you can contact our Customer Experience Team via the Help button in the BioRender app, or by emailing support(a)biorender.com<mailto:support@biorender.com>. BioRender<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/email.biorender.com/e/c/eyJlbWFpbF9pZCI6…> is the online tool to help you create beautiful, professional science figures in minutes. Questions? Reach out to support(a)biorender.com<mailto:support@biorender.com>. Click here to unsubscribe<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/links.customer.io/unsubscribe__;!!PvXuog…>.

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