Nebraska Department of Sociology

08/27/2026

Welcome back, Huskers! Need a part-time job? BOSR is hiring telephone interviewers. Work on campus and get research experience at the same time. See the BOSR website for more details and to apply!
https://bosr.unl.edu/job-listings/

08/05/2026

Congratulations to Kelsy Burke!

Congratulations to the these faculty for being selected for the Office of Research and Innovation’s Research Leaders Program!

Kelsy Burke, sociology
Huijing Du, mathematics
Colin Meiklejohn, biological sciences
Heather Richards-Rissetto, global integrative studies (anthropology)
Robert Streubel, physics and astronomy
Ashley Votruba, psychology
Ng’ang’a Wahu-Muchiri, English

Details: go.unl.edu/uta4

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07/24/2026

Nearly two years after Nebraska voters overwhelmingly approved medical cannabis in the state, new survey data shows cannabis legalization is gaining steam among the state’s residents.

07/21/2026

The new Nebraska Snapshot shows that only about half, or 47%, of Nebraskans surveyed say they have read or heard a lot about artificial intelligence, with 53% saying they have read or heard little or nothing. Disparities in knowledge are larger when looking at age, employment, education and income l...

07/21/2026

07/17/2026

Congratulations to Seulki Kim, whose study on social connections and well-being was published in Journal of Happiness Studies!

Details: https://go.unl.edu/dvrj

Nebraska College of Arts and Sciences

06/30/2026

Data are everywhere. Data are collected as we browse the internet, purchase items from stores, pay our taxes, go to the doctor’s office, enroll our children in school, and travel using a car or public transportation. But this outwardly observable information reflects only a small fraction of what ...

06/30/2026

Love to see alumni in action! While at UNL, Maizie also majored in Sociology. Read more to see how she is putting skills from her two majors and public health degree to work to support Lincoln & Lancaster County. 👇

As the first climate and health resilience coordinator for the Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department, CEHS alum Maizie Humm ('20) is helping lead efforts to prepare the community for the growing health impacts of extreme weather. Humm has played a key role in developing the Lincoln-Lancaster Co...

06/16/2026

Check out the latest Nebraska Snapshot from the Bureau of Sociological Research!

The latest Nebraska Snapshot shows that in early 2020, more than half — 56% — of Nebraskans reported being very satisfied. Since 2022, that number has held steady at 39%.

06/02/2026

Sociologist Seulki Kim is teaming up with engineers and health scientists to study microplastics and nanoplastics in everyday drinks and find out how much we consume.

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Critical concept: the release rate of plastic particles into liquids under different conditions. Understanding these differences could guide manufacturers toward safer designs and help consumers make more informed choices.

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Researchers also need to study how these particles interact with the body.

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An advanced laser-based technique can produce the particles needed for the study in hours instead of months and years.

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The team aims to translate their findings into practical guidance. By identifying how daily habits influence exposure, the team hopes to provide evidence-based recommendations - including collaborating with manufacturers and communicating to early childhood educators.

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Backed by a grant from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences.

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Read the full story on Nebraska Today.

Nebraska Department of Sociology
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences