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University of Nebraska early childhood research featured at NAECR Networking event

The latest developments in early childhood research were discussed in the Nov. 18 NAECR Networking event.

A panel of researchers discussed the latest early childhood research from across the University of Nebraska system during the virtual NAECR Networking event Nov. 18.

Presenters included:

Clariebelle Gabas, research assistant professor, Child, Youth & Family Studies
David Kingston, assistant professor of biomechanics, UNO
Susan Loveall, associate professor, special education & communication disorders

View the presentation.

NAECR Networking and NAECR Knowledge are an ongoing series of networking and training events designed to enhance early childhood research across the NU system. Full Article

CYFS releases 2024-25 annual report

CYFS has released its annual report for the 2024-25 fiscal year. View the annual report: Interactive | PDF

The Nebraska Center for Research on Children, Youth, Families and Schools reached a major milestone in 2024: two decades of research, collaboration and impact.

As the center enters its third decade, CYFS faculty, staff, students and research affiliates remain focused on making a positive difference for Nebraskans at every stage of life, through social, behavioral and educational research. Full Article

NAECR Knowledge event focuses on AI in research

Researchers incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) into their work was the focus of the Oct. 7 NAECR Knowledge event.

With artificial intelligence — AI — becoming increasingly integrated into daily life, researchers have the opportunity to incorporate the fast-evolving, cutting-edge technology into their work.

Early childhood researchers discussed strategies, tools and best practices for incorporating AI into their work during the fall NAECR Knowledge event Oct. 7. Full Article

NAECR celebrates 10 years of life-changing research across NU system

NAECR is celebrating its 10-year anniversary of supporting early childhood research and collaboration across the University of Nebraska system.

For 10 years, the Nebraska Academy for Early Childhood Research (NAECR) has advanced high-quality early childhood research and collaboration at the University of Nebraska.

Moving forward into the next 10 years and beyond, NAECR is focused on continuing to provide the tools, support and programs researchers need to ensure their work has the greatest impact on improving children’s lives. Full Article

MAP Academy opens call for 2025-26 ‘Catalyst’ proposals

New funding is available to help Nebraska researchers strengthen their data and analyses.

The Nebraska Academy for Methodology, Analytics and Psychometrics (MAP Academy) is seeking proposals for a competitive funding opportunity created to enhance the rigor of field-based human subjects research at the University of Nebraska. Full Article

NAECR Networking event highlights latest research on social-emotional development

A panel of researchers from around the University of Nebraska system shared the latest news of early childhood social-emotional development research at the April 15 NAECR Networking event.

A panel of researchers discussed the latest programming, interventions and resources being used to promote early childhood social-emotional development across Nebraska at the NAECR Networking event April 15.

Panelists included Kerry-Ann Escayg, assistant professor of teacher education, University of Nebraska at Omaha; Sara Kupzyk, assistant professor of psychology, University of Nebraska at Omaha; and Abbie Raikes, associate professor of health promotion, University of Nebraska Medical Center Full Article