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Remembering Dr. Hal Maurer: A Visionary Leader and Champion for Research
Nebraska Cures joins the University of Nebraska Medical Center and communities across Nebraska in mourning the passing of Dr. Hal Maurer, who served as UNMC’s chancellor from 1998 to 2014. [...]
2025 Annual Report
We are excited to share our 2025 Annual Report! It was a big year as we fought to protect research funding, held the 3rd Annual Nebraska Women in STEM Conference, [...]
Scientific Progress Requires Scientific Review – Statement on OMB Rules
Nebraska is built on hard work, practical knowledge, innovation, and a deep respect for the land. We plant seeds each spring trusting that careful cultivation will yield a fruitful harvest [...]
Barb Allen to Headline 2027 Nebraska Women in STEM Conference
Nebraska Cures and Bio Nebraska, co-hosts of the Nebraska Women in STEM Conference, announced today that construction industry trailblazer Barb Allen will headline the 2027 event as keynote speaker. The [...]
Woman in STEM: Elsa Forsberg
Nebraska Women in STEM talked to wildlife biologist Elsa Forsberg about her passion for protecting endangered species and what a career in wildlife biology really looks like. Elsa Forsberg lies [...]
Nebraska Behavioral Health Coalition Launches
We’re excited to announce the official launch of the Nebraska Behavioral Health Coalition. Over the past two years, behavioral health leaders from across the state have come together through statewide [...]
Woman in STEM: Emily Dein
Nebraska Women in STEM talked to Emily Dein about teaching science and breaking stereotypes as a high school cheerleading coach. Beatrice High School science teacher Emily Dean has always been [...]
Connection, Confidence, & Community: Highlighting the 2026 Nebraska Women in STEM Conference
The 2026 Nebraska Women in STEM Conference brought together more than 100 women from across the state for two days of learning, connection, and inspiration—and the feedback makes one thing [...]
2026 Legislative Wrap-Up
The Nebraska legislative session wrapped up today, capping off a challenging few months as state senators worked to close a significant budget deficit. Unfortunately, those difficult decisions included a reduction [...]
