2024 Water and Integrated Cropping Systems Hub Conference

Creating Connections Together

October 29th, 2024

UNL East Campus Union
Great Plains Room
1705 Arbor Dr, Lincoln, NE 68503
Hosted by Water and Integrated Cropping Systems Hub

Contact Alisa Kushner if you have any questions
at akushner2@unl.edu.

To Register: https://events.unl.edu/WICS/
 

Morning Agenda
 

Workshop Theme: Building Large, Efficient Teams
Successful systems research connects complex, interdisciplinary research with a common vision 
developed around answering big questions. Key areas include understanding current and future trends 
for developing successful integrated funding opportunities. Additional capacity includes informing 
the team, organizing persistent peer engagement and team efficiency, along with nurturing and 
maintaining translational and relational partnerships.

9:30 AM   Registration/Coffee

10:00 AM   Opening Comments/Building Large, Efficient Teams
                    Facilitator: Daren Redfearn, Department of Agronomy & Horticulture

10:15 AM   Assembling Successful Integrated Proposals
                   Deb Hamernik, Office of Research & Innovation

10:35 AM   Informing the Team
                   Jay Parsons, Department of Agricultural Economics

10:45 AM  Organizing Effective Teams
                 Aaron Daigh, Departments of Agronomy & Horticulture/Biosystems Engineering

10:55 AM   Incorporating the Arts & Humanities
                  Ash Eliza Smith, Johnny Carson Center for Emerging Media Arts

11:05 AM   Connecting with External Partners
                  Brooke McWherter, Department of Agronomy & Horticulture

11:15 AM  Panel Discussion

11:45 AM  Lunch/Administrative Comments
                  Derek McLean, Dean, Agricultural Research Division, Deepak Keshwani, Interim Director of Diverse Engagment, CASNR and Natural Resources Charlie Stoltenow, Dean and Director, Nebraska Extension

12:30 PM   Poster Session
                   Graduate students, Faculty, Staff

Afternoon Agenda

Workshop Theme: Contemporary Engagement and Innovation
Our desired results are two-fold. First is to showcase the value of a land-grant university 
education. Second is to enhance understanding and application of the connections among the 
research, teaching, and extension mission areas.

1:30 PM Contemporary Engagement and Innovation
               Facilitator: Doug Golick, Department of Entomology

1:35 PM How Learning Works
               Becky Haddad, Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communication

1:45 PM Critical Thinking Skills in the 21st Century
              Jenny Dauer, School of Natural Resources

1:55 PM Changing Needs of CASNR Students
               Ana Velez, Department of Entomology

2:05 PM Preparing CASNR Graduates for the Future of Work
               Deepak Keshwani, Department of Biological Systems Engineering

2:15 PM Questions and Answers for Speakers

2:30 PM Break

2:40 PM  Share Fair

3:30 PM Adjourn