Partnering with faculty for enhanced research, and publication
In 2021, NU ITS and the NU Office of Digital Education launched the Applied Research in Technology Lab to partner with faculty researchers on translational studies in the areas of academic technology and cybersecurity.
The enterprise environments supported by NU ITS provide a rich set of data in which faculty experts can conduct applied research projects that would serve to inform our campus communities and be appropriate for broader academic publication or external funding proposals.
Not only do these studies help to advance a faculty member’s research trajectory, but they may also provide an additional lens to help inform UNO, ILCI, NU ITS, and the NU Office of Digital Education of key themes and findings related to our cybersecurity posture and digital learning environment that could lead to improvement, exceptional services, and ultimately student success in new ways. Examples of our current partnerships with UNO faculty include:
Dr. Joel Elson – School of Interdisciplinary Informatics and theNational Counterterrorism Innovation, Technology, and Education Center (NCITE)
-Student Security Operations Center and Cyber Threat Intelligence
Dr. Julie Pelton – Department of Sociology & Anthropology and Dr. Craig Finlay – Criss Library
-The Impact of Open Educational Resources on Student Success Outcomes
Dr. Cecilia Tocaimaza-Hatch and Prof. Tara Toscano – Department of Foreign Languages & Literature
-Student Persistence and Retention in Online Language Teaching
A small number of funded research opportunities are available each year. UNO faculty members or program leaders interested in learning more or proposing a specific study should contact Dr. Dan Hawkins (dhawkins@unomaha.edu), Director of Online Development.