by Andrianna Jacobs, Jacob Schoening and Grace Fitzgibbon
At universities around the globe, research is part of the educational mission. Research drives discoveries, solves real-world problems, and contributes to our understanding of the world. In each podcast episode, Active Academia takes a look at how UNL professors’ research is applied across the state and beyond.
Episode 1: Beyond the Numbers
Research is part of the educational mission at universities around the globe. Research drives discoveries, solves real-world problems and contributes to our understanding of the world. Former University of Nebraska-Lincoln professor Walter Stroup, Ph.D., focused on using his research in Statistical Design and Modeling to help those in agriculture, medicine and education.

Episode 2: Communication Quantified
Research is part of the educational mission at universities around the globe. Research drives discoveries, solves real-world problems and contributes to our understanding of the world. University of Nebraska-Lincoln communications professor Jody Koenig Kellas, Ph.D., runs the Narrative Nebraska Research Lab where she and her team study how communicated narrative sense-making, teaching positive forms of communication and responses improves lives.

Episode 3: Picture a Leader
At universities around the globe, research is part of the educational mission. Research drives discoveries, solves real-world problems and contributes to our understanding of the world. L.J. McElravy is an associate professor of leadership studies at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. His research focuses on promoting leadership through the lifespan and within rural communities.


Episode 4: A Crop Called Hops
At universities around the globe, research is part of the educational mission. Research drives discoveries, solves real-world problems and contributes to our understanding of the world. Stacy Adams is an associate professor of practice in agronomy and horticulture at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. His research looks at alternative crops that have a higher value in order to enhance and diversify farm income.


Episode 5: Focusing in on Fish
Professors at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln continue to research a variety of subjects in order to better understand and help the state of Nebraska and beyond. Jamilynn Poletto, Ph.D., uses her research to understand the stressors many fish in Nebraska experience. With the research she has completed, she continues to help preserve ecosystems and teach others looking to understand the challenges facing fish.

Episode 6: Building Resilient Classrooms
Professors at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln continue to research a variety of subjects in order to better understand and help the state of Nebraska and beyond. Focused on school psychology, Beth Doll, Ph.D., helps teachers and students find measures to build resilient classrooms and find success for everyone. Her award-winning work based in Nebraska continues to develop in the hopes of creating equal opportunities for all students to succeed.
