FW: This Week at NIC: Volunteers Needed for Speculative Robotics Lab Experiences, Robotics Speaker Series Talk (Mar. 5), Upcoming Events and Conferences!
NIC News & Events [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mcusercontent.com/aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc7... ] THIS WEEK AT NIC CAMPUS UPDATES | NEWS & EVENTS
[https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mcusercontent.com/aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc7... ] Volunteers Needed to Engage with Speculative Robotics Lab Every Friday from February 28 to March 28 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Sessions Every Half Hour Innovation Advancement Suites, Office #8, Suite 1250
Care takes many forms, and its future is full of possibilities. The speculative robotics lab is dedicated to imagining and prototyping new ways care might unfold—particularly in hospital settings—through speculative design and futuring.
NIC Partners and the Lincoln community are invited to playtest and co-create future care scenarios where robotics and design intersect with human experience. Participants will engage through ideation, drawing, writing and methods from theater, movement and live-action role-play, transforming physical space into narrative stages for imagination.
Each session is 30 minutes. Anyone is welcome to stop by, engage with the speculative and contribute to shaping the future of care.
[https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mcusercontent.com/aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc7... ] NIS Robotics Speaker Series Talk: Building as Robots with Nate Benes Wednesday, March 5 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Nebraska Innovation Studio Classroom | Entrance B REGISTER >>https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc7a2f&id=f0aff91d67&e=563deffe7f__;!!PvXuogZ4sRB2p-tU!G48Wy3HdviweidbmgaPHXWTAFkC_e3pDkbRdYo4Fqhz7Kwxl2HbVKF0Rz5-UrTnldRV4yIK2LpcS1HCGn_A$
Nebraska Innovation Studio's upcoming Robotics Speaker Serieshttps://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc7a2f&id=8427e6abc7&e=563deffe7f__;!!PvXuogZ4sRB2p-tU!G48Wy3HdviweidbmgaPHXWTAFkC_e3pDkbRdYo4Fqhz7Kwxl2HbVKF0Rz5-UrTnldRV4yIK2LpcS0tHOob8$ talk will feature a conversation with Nate Benes exploring the intersection of robotics, automation and the built environment.
As Director of Operational Tech and Engineering at the University of Nebraska, Nate represents the United States in defining the ways buildings are built around the world, and leads teams that design and develop the systems that run the very buildings we work in - built from scratch and engineered right here. He’ll share how modern buildings operate like robotic systems, why workplace environments play a critical role in human well-being, and how automation can drive sustainability and resilience.
Whether you’re in robotics, architecture, or just curious about the future of smart buildings, this discussion will challenge how you think about the spaces where we live and work. Food and drink provided.
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Ready to grow your online sales? Join us for an insightful session with Janell Anderson Ehrke, CEO and Founder of GROW Nebraska, as she shares expert strategies and essential ecommerce tools to help your business thrive in the online marketplace.
Key Takeaways: ✅ Optimize your Google Business Profile with the products tab ✅ Set up a free Google Merchant Center account and product feed ✅ Learn the basics of building an ecommerce website with Shopify ✅ Explore selling on Amazon, eBay, Walmart and more – is it right for you?
GROW Nebraskahttps://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc7a2f&id=d81ddec59b&e=563deffe7f__;!!PvXuogZ4sRB2p-tU!G48Wy3HdviweidbmgaPHXWTAFkC_e3pDkbRdYo4Fqhz7Kwxl2HbVKF0Rz5-UrTnldRV4yIK2LpcS9kufmv0$ is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs with the resources they need to build sustainable businesses—no matter where they live in Nebraska.
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[https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mcusercontent.com/aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc7... ]https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc7a2f&id=f7a040938f&e=563deffe7f__;!!PvXuogZ4sRB2p-tU!G48Wy3HdviweidbmgaPHXWTAFkC_e3pDkbRdYo4Fqhz7Kwxl2HbVKF0Rz5-UrTnldRV4yIK2LpcSSNACivM$ Get Ready for the 2025 SBIR/STTR Road Tour in Omaha with Free Training Sessions Offered by NBDC REGISTER >>https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc7a2f&id=761db19aa2&e=563deffe7f__;!!PvXuogZ4sRB2p-tU!G48Wy3HdviweidbmgaPHXWTAFkC_e3pDkbRdYo4Fqhz7Kwxl2HbVKF0Rz5-UrTnldRV4yIK2LpcStc6lOAY$
The 2025 SBIR/STTR Road Tour is happening soon, and Omaha will host a stop on May 21! This is a unique opportunity for startups, innovators and small businesses to connect directly with federal funding agencies and learn how to secure non-dilutive funding through the SBIR/STTR programs.
NBDC’s free 45-minute training sessions will help you refine your strategy, strengthen your proposal and confidently connect with federal funders.
What you will learn:
* SBIR/STTR Program Essentials: Understand the program and eligibility requirements. * Road Tour Tips: Get valuable insights on networking and interacting with funders. * 1-on-1 Meeting Strategies: Prepare for productive meetings with federal agencies. * Quad Chart Guidance: Create an effective quad chart to showcase your innovation. Training Dates & Times:
* Wednesday, March 20: 11:00 a.m. * Thursday, April 17: 10:00 a.m. After registeringhttps://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc7a2f&id=9b48f680f5&e=563deffe7f__;!!PvXuogZ4sRB2p-tU!G48Wy3HdviweidbmgaPHXWTAFkC_e3pDkbRdYo4Fqhz7Kwxl2HbVKF0Rz5-UrTnldRV4yIK2LpcShISRDBk$, you will receive a calendar invite that will serve as confirmation.
[https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mcusercontent.com/aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc7... ] Whoever Wakes in England An Art Exhibition Presented by Kit Gonifas On Display Now Through February 26 Link, 2nd Floor Gallery
Whoever Wakes in England presents a curated selection of Kit’s favorite black-and-white photographs from several months spent in the United Kingdom. Each photograph offers a unique glimpse into both the grandeur and the quiet moments of everyday life. From the sweeping vistas of historic landmarks to the intimate scenes found in local neighborhoods, these images capture the contrasts of England’s landscapes, culture and people. The collection reflects Kit’s personal connection to the country, blending awe-inspiring experiences with the subtle beauty of daily encounters.
Kit is a photographer and interdisciplinary artist who focuses on digital and analog image-making, supported by traditional practices. She is a student at Nebraska Wesleyan University and is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Studio Arts with a minor in Art History.
To learn more about Kit and her artwork, please visit https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://kitgonifas.com/About__;!!PvXuogZ4sRB2p-t... https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc7a2f&id=8cff325b8b&e=563deffe7f__;!!PvXuogZ4sRB2p-tU!G48Wy3HdviweidbmgaPHXWTAFkC_e3pDkbRdYo4Fqhz7Kwxl2HbVKF0Rz5-UrTnldRV4yIK2LpcSDbPaeZk$.
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/aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc7... ] Spreetail is selling office furniture!
Looking for desks, chairs, conference tables, TVs or marker boards for your workspace, breakroom or home office? To schedule a time to browse available items, contact Brei Holcombe at brei.holcombe@spreetail.commailto:brei.holcombe@spreetail.com.
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* Hourly rate: $1.00 to open the bike locker + $1.00/hour * Monthly membership: $5.00/month * Annual membership: $50.00/year Click herehttps://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc7a2f&id=dac4e55a70&e=563deffe7f__;!!PvXuogZ4sRB2p-tU!G48Wy3HdviweidbmgaPHXWTAFkC_e3pDkbRdYo4Fqhz7Kwxl2HbVKF0Rz5-UrTnldRV4yIK2LpcSfY_HwmE$ to learn more about NIC's CycleSafe bike lockers.
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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@unl.edumailto: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@goldenrodcompanies.commailto:parknic@goldenrodcompanies.com?subject=Parking%20at%20Nebraska%20Innovation%20Campus.
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