ALEC in the News Archive

Dr. Laura Young will walk through how to academic experts can conduct a communication risk assessment of their research with the goal of becoming comfortable and confident to talk to the media and others about their work (regardless if their work is ‘controversial’ in some media coverage). This interactive workshop will help participants identify their own ‘loopholes’ to prepare them to speak confidently about what they do in an effort to bridge the science communication gap between research and the public.

InfoFilm is an agricultural communications business that focuses on growing consumer and producer relationships in the agriculture industry. Madison creates videos showcasing the story behind agricultural operations with the purpose of increasing business transparency and consumer trust.

Dr. Laura Young, Assistant Professor of Practice in Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Communication, will be hosting a workshop focused on using social media and technology from a strategic standpoint for the purpose of creating a successful public intellectual brand.

The workshop will meet on Zoom from 11am-12noon. It is open to graduate students, postdocs, and faculty/staff.

Meet Emma Saathoff, an Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Communication major from Hastings, Nebraska.

Why did you decide to come to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln?  

I chose the University of Nebraska-Lincoln because of the impressive agriculture programs they have to offer. As soon as I stepped on campus during my high school visit, it felt like home. Both of my parents attended UNL as well, so it just felt right.   IANR News Now | February 8, 2024

We are offering a course for graduate students who want to use Rural Poll data to create publishable-quality work. We will review our survey methods and explore topics related to rural life in Nebraska to support multidisciplinary, social science research.

About two-thirds of Rural Nebraskans’ think a lack of civil discourse is a somewhat serious (33%) or very serious (32%) problem in America. That’s according to the latest results of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Rural Poll.

UNL professor, L.J. McElravy, says this feeling of missing constructive forums reflects interparty and intraparty conflict in the state capitol and in Washington D.C..

Rural Prosperity Nebraska is leading the charge on revolutionizing leadership development for Nebraska’s rural communities by hosting a leadership Chautauqua on Nov. 8 in Kearney, which kicks off a multi-step revisioning of traditional leadership development programs.

A new joint agreement between Chadron State and the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communication is maximizing the educational opportunities for students at Chadron State College aiming to become ag educators.

Editor’s Note — This is part of a weekly student conversation series highlighted as part of Hispanic Heritage Month on the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Medium page. The series will feature students who are making impacts on campus and beyond.