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Women in STEM: Four UNMC trailblazers – Breanna Hetland, PhD
Dr. Hetland pushes the boundaries of traditional nursing practice to address the holistic well-being of patients.
May 21, 2024
![Breanna Hetland, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/BreannaHetland4042624-900x600.jpg)
Tornado survey offers ‘boots-on-the-ground epidemiology’
A UNMC College of Public Health team joined local and state health representatives in conducting a Washington County needs assessment.
May 21, 2024
![A team from the UNMC College of Public Health helped conduct the rapid needs assessment May 16-18.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/TornadoSurvey052124-900x600.jpg)
Green Labs initiative to promote sustainable research
See how to take part in the effort by the UNMC Office of Sustainability and UNMC Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research.
May 21, 2024
![LiveGreen Logo](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/LiveGreen102822.jpg)
Women in STEM: UNMC trailblazer Beth Beam, PhD
The innovative nurse-scientist always considers what’s possible.
May 20, 2024
![Dr. Beam, with her prototype for a refined air purifying helmet to protect health care workers](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/BethBeam2050324-1-900x600.jpg)
Women in STEM: UNMC trailblazer Daisy Dai, PhD
The big data expert thrives on stepping into a knowledge gap.
May 20, 2024
![For Daisy Dai, PhD, numbers have held fascination since childhood. In college, she found her niche in statistics as a framework for understanding uncertainty and making informed decisions.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DaisyDai042624-900x600.jpg)
Parking rates to remain steady
In addition to being mindful of the parking expenses, UNMC Parking Services wants to remind staff and students of the services offered.
May 20, 2024
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Applications open for 2024 Tech Transfer Boot Camp
UNeMed’s annual seminar series on technology transfer is scheduled for Aug. 19-23.
May 20, 2024
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From Connect: The Magicians of Medical Imagery
A specialized team at UNMC’s iEXCEL program is building the next generation of medical imagery. Read about their skills and their stories.
May 17, 2024
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PharmD graduate Hoff receives award named for college’s ‘soul’
Karen Hoff, now a PharmD, was presented the inaugural Edward B. (Ted) Roche, PhD, “Soul of the College of Pharmacy” Scholar Award.
May 17, 2024
![Karen Hoff, PharmD, recipient of the inaugural Edward B. (Ted) Roche, PhD, “Soul of the College of Pharmacy” Scholar Award, with Victoria Roche, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/RocheAward051624-900x600.jpg)
Take Care: Mental health stigma in health care professionals
The stress of working in health care and higher education may require adequate support to manage one’s mental health.
May 17, 2024
![Sarah Fischer, PhD, UNMC Department of Psychiatry](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/SarahFischer051724-900x600.jpg)