The importance of connecting startups with Midwest producers to drive real-world impact in the AgTech sector was a main theme throughout AgTech Connect 2024. Read the story for highlights from the day.

Now you can earn certification in robot operation through the Nebraska Innovation Studio (NIS) at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Innovation Campus. The Universal Robots CORE Certification curriculum offers a comprehensive three-day program building skills in robot programming, operation, troubleshooting and optimization.

Welcome SPN’s newest team member, reporting intern Ben Goeser.

The University of Nebraska (NU) System has partnered with Google to offer an array of micro-credentials designed to foster a more skilled, competitive workforce that’s poised to meet the challenges of tomorrow head-on.

The SPN team is heading to Kearney to host a Friday evening happy hour, and the 10 Hour Challenge on Saturday. See you there?

Introducing the newest member of the SPN team, Roselyn Gonzalez. Be on the lookout for her bylines and photo credits.

The FDA authorized the world’s first Miniaturized Robotic-Assisted Surgery system, called MIRA, which was developed by Nebraska-based Virtual Incision. The mini surgical robot is designed to save space and costs in the operating room.