
Via LinkedIn — NSRI recently hosted student researchers for dinner and discussion at our headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska. The energy they brought to the office was palpable! A key takeaway from these impressive young professionals: They want to network with DOD and USG leaders. If you are willing to spend some time with NU students interested in national security research, please reach out to Sarah Arten — let's get creative about how we can spark their interest and harness their energy! You are also welcome to connect with everyone pictured.
Front from left:
- Thomas Schulze, postdoctoral scholar in the Molecular Parasitology Lab (MPL) at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO)
- Sabyasachi Mohanty, biochemistry graduate student in the Helikar Lab at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL)
- Nick Armstrong, UNO MPL undergraduate research assistant
- Brianna Davis, UNO MPL undergraduate research assistant
- Brittany Rabe, graduate student contributing in the MPL lab
- Grace Farson (standing), mechanical engineering graduate student, UNL graduate with a degree in mathematics, former NSRI strategic deterrence intern
Second row from left:
- Elizabeth Klug, upcoming infectious bioaerosol and virology professional with more than 50 hours contributing to academic research and development. Contributor in the Infectious Aerosol Research Group at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC)
- Alex Miranda, UNO undergraduate research assistant for applied organic chemistry
- Gael Perez, UNL electrical engineering major, NSRI strategic deterrence intern
- Lauren Moss, recent graduate of the UNO political science master’s program. Specializes in political violence, terrorism and extremism, with a particular focus on social media engagement and violent radicalization. Former NSRI strategic deterrence intern and contributor in the UNO Nebraska Deterrence Lab (NDL)
- Nate Ostdiek, former NSRI strategic deterrence intern and current NDL research assistant
- Lauren Longacre, UNMC nursing doctorate student
Back row from left: NSRI Fellow Dr. Denis Svechkarev, NSRI Fellow Dr. Dusty White, NSRI Research Director Adam Carlstrom
Within just the last two years alone, more than 20 students from across the University of Nebraska System have contributed to research projects through NSRI, and 19 have participated in our strategic deterrence internship. These paid experiences can give students their first taste of DOD and government research careers or help solidify their plans to join the national security workforce.
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