1. Nebraska
THE NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION (NSF) is the only federal agency whose mission includes support for all fields of fundamental science and engineering.
BY THE NUMBERS
Nebraska in FY 2016
$31 million: NSF funds awarded 9: NSF-funded institutions
94: NSF grants awarded 1: NSF research centers/facilities
“[The] investments Congress makes in university research like areas of agriculture, medicine and national security keep our country on the forefront of discovery..”
− Dr. Hank Bounds, President,
University of Nebraska
EXAMPLES OF NSF-FUNDED RESEARCH IN NEBRASKA
Researchers at the University of Nebraska Lincoln are studying the production of triglycerides in algae and the environmental factors that affect fat accumulation. Their research is leading to improved methods for producing algal fat, which can be converted to biofuels.
A collaborative effort led by the University of Nebraska has resulted in a technique that measures how polarized light refracts off of a new class of materials. This sensing method can potentially help detect cancer, viruses, and drugs because it identifies a wide range of substances with precision and sensitivity.
Through a scientific drilling program called ANDRILL, Nebraska researchers are investigating Antarctica's role in global climate change over the last sixty million years. Geophysical surveys, new drilling technology, and ice sheet modeling are being employed to study the history of Antarctica's climate and ice sheets.
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INVESTMENT IN SCIENCE = INVESTMENT IN NEBRASKA
Nebraska companies received $42 million in venture capital in
More than 36,000 Nebraska residents work in science and engineering occupations.1
In 2012, Nebraska had 3,400 high technology businesses that employed 68,000 people.1
Nebraska residents were awarded 2,300 patents between
University of Nebraska-Lincoln ranks 80th among U.S. academic institutions in terms of science and engineering expenditures.1
University of Nebraska Medical Center/Nebraska Medicine and affiliates had an annual economic impact of $4.2 billion, created and supported more than 28,000 jobs, and generated $99.1 million tax revenue in FY
1 Science and Engineering Indicators 2016 NSF
2 Economic Impact of University of Nebraska Medical Center and Nebraska Medicine, 2014
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2. Nebraska
Since 1952, NSF has supported nearly 50,000 graduate students through research fellowships.
Nebraska received $7 million in NSF educational funding in FY 2016.
THE NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION (NSF) not only funds cutting-edge research at institutions across the country; NSF’s education initiatives ensure the U.S. will remain a global leader in innovation for generations to come.
EXAMPLES OF NSF-FUNDED EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN NEBRASKA
Doane College's Sustaining Undergraduate Classroom and Career Excellence for STEM Students (SUCCESS) Project awards scholarships to 24 academically talented students to increase enrollment in STEM majors, connect students to local STEM industries, and address Nebraska's need for a highly qualified STEM workforce.
The SECURE-IT Cybersecurity Project at the Southeast Community College aims to strengthen the recruitment and retention of students in information technology (IT) by adapting and implementing cybersecurity curricula and providing professional development in cybersecurity for educators and industry professionals.
The University of Nebraska State Museum's Harold W. Manter Laboratory of Parasitology (HWML) collaborate with educators to organize week-long summer classes for middle-school students where they learn about parasite taxonomy and biodiversity, as well as museum collections and their role in research.
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“The State Chamber believes higher education in Nebraska is vital to the state’s economic well-being – from training the future workforce to conducting the research that will attract new jobs and industry.”
− Barry Kennedy, President, Nebraska Chamber of Commerce and Industry
“The University of Nebraska has a vital role in promoting science literacy as an important means of supporting the country’s food and agricultural workforce now and in the future.”
− Bob Campbell, Senior Vice President, Farm Credit Services of America, Nebraska
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