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New fellowship aims to accelerate Nebraska as a hub for robotics innovation
Nebraska Innovation Studio kicked off the first cohort of the Robotics Fellowship. The fellows are developing projects from automated surgical devices to AI-driven agricultural robots with the goal to develop Nebraska as a robotics hub.
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New enterprise financing program funds student entrepreneurs at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Students in the Engler Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Program at UNL have a new option for funding their businesses thanks to a partnership with Union Bank & Trust and Farm Credit Services of America.
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UNO’s Nebraska Deterrence Lab partners with NATO for space deterrence wargames
Nebraska students are participating in North Atlantic Treaty Organization wargames through the Nebraska Deterrence Lab at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. The lab studies multi-actor deterrence and provides real-world experience for students seeking government jobs.
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The University of Nebraska-Lincoln entrepreneurship programs among top 50 in the world
The Princeton Review and Entrepreneur named the University of Nebraska-Lincoln No. 42 in the world and No. 12 in the Midwest for its undergraduate entrepreneurship program for 2025. UNL’s abundance of resources, funds and mentorship contributed to the ranking.
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Robotics fellowship applications close Dec. 8
Apply by Dec. 8 for your chance to participate in the Nebraska Innovation Studio (NIS) Robotics Fellowship. Read the story for more details of the fellowship.
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Register for the second annual Heartland Robotics and Automation Conference
Connect with leading robotics and automation experts, entrepreneurs and investors at the Heartland Robotics and Automation Conference on Fri., Nov. 22 in Lincoln.
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NIL makes now ‘the best time to be a student athlete,’ but good times could end
A federal judge preliminarily approved a settlement that would allow universities to pay athletes directly, which could rattle the NIL economy. Nebraska leaders discuss the impact of a changing NIL landscape on collegiate athletes as well as current opportunities.
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Enrollment is open at UNO for the first AI degree program in Nebraska
University of Nebraska at Omaha students can now enroll in the university’s new Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence degree program. The program starts in the Spring 2025 semester. University and city leaders say the coursework will enhance the future career opportunities for students and benefit Omaha as a whole.
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Krystal Rider named president of Omaha Data Science Academy
The Omaha Data Science Academy (ODSA) is under new leadership with the appointment of Krystal Rider as the organization’s new president. Rider plans to expand the academy’s offerings while continuing to focus on training opportunities for underrepresented communities in tech.
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Register for AIM’s free web development course by Sept. 10
Are you looking to break into web development? AIM Institute is offering a free, in-person Foundations of Web Development course this fall, perfect for beginners or those considering a career transition. Running from Sept. 10 through Dec. 19 at the AIM Brain Exchange in Omaha.