Opportunity Corps: Now Accepting Applications
Bio Nebraska and the UNeTech Institute has teamed up to present, Opportunity Corps, a professional development program for women in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM). Read more
Keeping carbon in check: Carbon farming to address a changing climate
Bayer Crop Science, a member of Bio Nebraska, recently had an article published in The Washington Post that discusses the agriculture industry’s approach to decarbonization and how their Bayer Carbon Program is helping. Read more
Sourcelink Nebraska Launches New Website for Nebraska Entrepreneurs and Business Owners
The Nebraska Business Development Center, a member of Bio Nebraska, recently announced the upcoming launch of a new website as part of its SourceLink Nebraska program. Read more
Invest Nebraska creating an ‘ecosystem’ for entrepreneurs
Invest Nebraska, a member of Bio Nebraska, has received major grants to build capacity in Northeast Nebraska, and hired a Community Development Manager in Norfolk. Article by Carolyn Conte, News Channel Nebraska. Read more
Husker co-founded startup company developing herpesvirus vaccines
Thyreos, a member of Bio Nebraska, was featured in a Nebraska Today article by Alyssa Amen, NuTech Ventures. Read more
Online platform boosts Omaha-area STEM effort
Julie Sigmon, executive director of Omaha STEM Ecosystem and Nebraska Women in STEM committee member, authored an article published in the Omaha World-Herald about how the recently launched STEM Community Platform is helping to grow the STEM talent pipeline in Nebraska. Read more
Bayer and CHS Collaborate to Bring Carbon Program Access to More Farmers
Bayer, a member of Bio Nebraska, announced a partnership with CHS to provide the most accessible carbon program for U.S. farmers. Read more
Member Spotlight: BD
This month, we talked to BD for our November Member Spotlight. BD was recently award the 2021 Governor’s Bioscience Award presented by Governor Pete Ricketts for its significant contributions to the Nebraska bioscience industry. Read more
Streck sweetens the pot for new workers by building apartments for them
Streck, a member of Bio Nebraska, has plans to build an apartment complex that they will rent to employees at a discount. Article by Cindy Gonzalez, Omaha World-Herald. Read more
Anchor of UNMC’s Saddle Creek redevelopment to start rising next year
UNMC, a member of Bio Nebraska, is planning to start its “innovation hub” renovation project next spring. Article by Cindy Gonzalez, Omaha World-Herald. Read more