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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

Family-school partnership program earns national recognition

Decades of research show that Teachers and Parents as Partners (TAPP) improves children’s academic, social and behavioral outcomes, while building stronger, more effective relationships between parents and teachers.

Developed at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, the family-school partnership intervention has been implemented in Nebraska, Colorado, Missouri, Wisconsin and rural Appalachian communities, expanding its reach in recent years through distance technology. 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

Data integrity, security, best practices outlined in methodology presentation

As remote technology-based research becomes more widespread, real threats to data integrity increase.

In recent years, remote technology-based research has rapidly increased in popularity and offers several advantages.

However, this approach also carries the risk of disingenuous responses, posing a real threat to data integrity.

Alexandra Terrill, associate professor, Departments of Occupational & Recreational Therapies and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at the University of Utah, led an April 4 MAP Academy methodology presentation that outlined real-world examples of scammers across a range of study design types. Full Article

Video available for MAP Academy presentation featuring HyeonJin Yoon

HyeonJin Yoon, MAP Academy research assistant professor, discusses best practices for accessing and using publicly available datasets for research during her March 28 Methodology Applications Series presentation at Carolyn Pope Edwards Hall.

HyeonJin Yoon, MAP Academy research assistant professor, led the third and final presentation of the 2024-25 Methodology Applications Series March 28 at Carolyn Pope Edwards Hall.

Video is now available of Yoon’s presentation, titled, “Navigating Research Data Repositories to Support Secondary Analyses.” Full Article

Network advances Nebraska’s social, behavioral and educational research

CYFS Research Network
The CYFS Research Network website is a hub that connects social, behavioral and educational researchers across the University of Nebraska system, fosters collaboration and showcases their life-changing work.

Tackling society’s biggest challenges takes more than individual effort — it demands bold ideas, multiple perspectives and collective action.

As the needs of society grow more complex, collaboration between researchers and field-based partners has become essential for creating meaningful change. Full Article