N The Know
by University of Nebraska-Lincoln
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University of Nebraska-Lincoln experts share unique insights on important issues impacting today's culture and current events.
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| 1 | VideoN The Know - What Should You Do If You Find A Snake? | Dennis Ferraro, an extension educator and professor of Herpetology at UNL discusses what you should do if you have an encounter with a snake. | 10/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 2 | VideoK The Know - What Does Climate Change in the Past Tell Us About Climate Change in the Future? | Ross Secord, an assistant professor of geosciences discusses what climate change patterns of the past may tell us about the future. | 10/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 3 | VideoN The Know - What is the 2010 Choice for One Book - One Lincoln | University of Nebraska-Lincoln journalism professor Joseph Starita talks about his book "I Am A Man," which was just chosen as the selection for "One Book - One Lincoln." | 9/21/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 4 | VideoN The Know - What Is The Future of Vampire Movies? | Wheeler Winston Dixon is the James Ryan Professor of Film Studies in the Department of English at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Related Links Wheeler Winston Dixon website Department of English | 7/22/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 5 | VideoN The Know - What Does it Take to Become a Professional Writer? | Jonis Agee is a Adele Hall Professor in the Department of English at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Related Links Jonis Agee Bio Department of English | 6/29/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 6 | VideoN The Know - Which "Toys" Should a Freshman Bring to College and Leave at Home? | Melissa Peters is a residence director with University Housing at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Related Links University Housing | 6/17/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 7 | VideoN The Know - Why Are Nebraska Scientists Mapping Oil-Spill Damage In the Gulf of Mexico? | Richard Perk is an assistant geoscientist with the Center for Advanced Land Management Information Technologies (CALMIT) in the School of Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Related Links CALMIT School of Natural Resources | 5/25/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 8 | VideoN The Know - What Should You Do If You Think You've Witnessed A Crime? | Aaron Pembleton is a police officer with the University Police at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Related Links University Police | 5/24/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 9 | VideoN The Know - What Challenges Does China Face As It Continues To Grow? | Sang M. Lee is the chair of the Management Department in the College of Business Administration at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Related Links Sang M. Lee Biography College of Business Administration | 3/29/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 10 | VideoN The Know - How is Obesity Killing Americans? | Concetta DiRusso is a professor in Nutrition and Health Sciences / Biochemistry at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Related Links Biochemistry Department Department of Nutrition and Health Sciences | 3/29/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 11 | VideoN The Know - Could Cars, Computers and Cell Phones Be Vulnerable to Particles From Outer Space? | Dan Claes is a Professor of Physics & Astronomy at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Related Links Dan Claes Bio Department of Physics & Astronomy | 3/18/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 12 | VideoN The Know - Why are the Days Shorter Following the Earthquake in Chile? | Tim Gay is a Professor of Physicas at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Related Links Tim Gay Bio Department of Physics & Astronomy | 3/8/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 13 | VideoN The Know - How Common Are Earthquakes in Nebraska? | Matt Joeckel is an Associate Professor in the School of Natural Resourses in the department of Geosciences at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Related Links Matt Joeckel Bio Department of Geosciences | 3/1/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 14 | VideoN The Know - What is UCARE? | Dr. Laura Damuth is the Director of Undergraduate Research in the Office of Undergraduate Studies at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. She is also the director of the Undergraduate Creative Activities and Research Experiences (UCARE) program - an undergraduate research program at UNL. Related Links Dr. Laura Damuth Bio UCARE Program | 2/10/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 15 | VideoN The Know - What is Ikat Weaving? | Wendy Weiss is a professor of Textiles, Clothing & Design at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Related Links Wendy Weiss Bio Department of Textiles, Clothing & Design | 2/3/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 16 | VideoN The Know - Why Did Harrison Ford Visit UNL to Prepare For His Movie Role As a Scientist? | Bill Velander is a professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Related Links Bill Velander Bio Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering | 1/15/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 17 | VideoN The Know - How Can I Fit Exercise Into My Busy Work Day? | Kim Barrett is Wellness Coordinator at the UNL Campus Recreation Center and a member of the Chancellor's Committee on Wellness at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Related Links Campus Recreation Chancellor's Wellness Initiative | 1/4/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 18 | VideoN The Know - Do Political TV Ads Actually Work? | Michael Wagner is Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Related Links Michael Wagner Bio Department of Political Science | 12/4/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 19 | VideoN The Know - Why Are Audiences Drawn to Films About the End of the World? | Wheeler Winston Dixon, Ryan Professor of Film Studies at UNL discusses Roland Emmerich's latest film, "2012." | 11/12/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 20 | VideoN The Know - How Does Billionaire Warren Buffett Pick Investments? | Donna Dudney is Associate Professor of Finance at the College of Business Administration at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Related Links College of Business Administration | 11/5/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 21 | VideoN The Know - Who Where the Mongols? | Jessica Coope is and Associate Professor of History and Associate Dean of Arts and Sciences at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Related Links College of Arts & Sciences | 10/27/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 22 | VideoN The Know - How Can You Prevent The Spread of the H1N1 Flu Virus? | Dr. Nathan Haecker, Chief of Staff at the University Health Center, and Jennifer Snyder, Marketing Coordinator at the University Health Center. Related Links University Health Center | 9/9/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 23 | VideoN The Know - Why is Health Care Reform Critical to Barack Obama's Presidency? | Jeff Zeleny is a reporter for The New York Times and a graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Related Links Articles by Jeff Zeleny at The New York Times | 9/2/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 24 | VideoN The Know - Has Barack Obama's Presidency Changed America's Global Image? | Lloyd Ambrosius is a Professor of History at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Related Links Lloyd Ambrosius Bio Department of History | 8/4/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 25 | VideoN The Know - What Is New In Rural Schools? | Susan Sheridan is a Willa Cather Professor in the Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Related Links Susan Sheridan Bio College of Education and Human Sciences Nebraska Center for Research on Children, Youth, Families and Schools | 7/21/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 26 | VideoN The Know - Why Is Nebraska Wind Important to Our Nation's Future? | Jerry Hudgins is a professor of electrical engineering at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Related Links Jerry Hudgins Bio Dept. of Electrical Engineering | 7/17/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 27 | VideoN The Know - Why Are Parasites Important to World Politics? | John Janovy Jr. is a Professor of Biological Sciences at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Related Links John Janovy Jr. Bio School of Biological Sciences | 7/16/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 28 | VideoN The Know - Do Robots Like "The Transformers" Already Exist? | Shane Farritor is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Related Links Shane Farritor Bio Mechanical Engineering Nebraska Transportation Center | 7/2/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 29 | VideoN The Know - How Is Social Media Impacting The Election In Iran? | Bernard "Barney" McCoy is an Associate Professor of Broadcasting at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Related Links Bernard "Barney" McCoy Bio College of Journalism and Mass Communications | 6/16/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 30 | VideoN The Know - What Should You Do If You Find A Fossil? | Michael Voorhies is an Emeritus Professor of Geosciences at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Related Links Michael Voorhies Bio Department of Geosciences | 6/3/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 31 | VideoN The Know - How Can Tornado Forecasting Be Improved? | Adam Houston is an Assistant Professor of Geosciences at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Related Links Adam Houston Bio Department of Geosciences | 5/27/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 32 | VideoN The Know - Why Do Bed Bugs Bite? | Barbara Ogg is an Extension Educator at the Southeast Research & Extension Center in Lincoln. Related Links Southeast Research & Extension Center | 5/4/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 33 | VideoN The Know - What Is Swine Flu? | Scott McVey is an Associate Professor of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Related Links Professional Program in Veterinary Medicine | 4/28/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 34 | VideoN The Know - What Is Space Junk? | Frans von der Dunk teaches teach space law, national security space law, European regulations of space, and national space legislation courses at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Law. Related Links College of Law Space And Telecom Law | 4/14/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 35 | VideoN The Know - How Are Films Selected For The Oscars? | Danny Ladely is the Director of the Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Related Links Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center | 2/24/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 36 | VideoN The Know - What Can We Expect From President Obama's First 100 Days in Office? | Michael Wagner is an Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Related Links Michael Wagner Bio Department of Political Science | 2/2/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 37 | VideoN The Know - How Should Families Talk About Tough Economic Times? | Kristen Lucas is an Assistant Professor of Communication Studies at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Related Links Kristen Lucas Bio Department of Communication Studies | 1/26/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 38 | VideoN The Know - How Can I Lower My Credit Card Debts? | Kathleen Prochaska-Cue is an Extension Family Economist and Associate Professor with Child, Youth and Family Studies at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Related Links M. Kathleen Prochaska-Cue Bio College of Education and Human Sciences Pay Down Debt Small Steps to Health and Wealth | 1/15/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 39 | VideoN The Know - How Can I Cut Energy Costs on a Tight Budget? | Jerry Hudgins is a professor of electrical engineering at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Related Links Jerry Hudgins Bio Dept. of Electrical Engineering | 1/5/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 40 | VideoN The Know - What is a Recession? | David Rosenbaum is a professor of economics and associate director of the Jeffrey S. Raikes School at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Related Links David Rosenbaum Bio College of Business Administration Jeffrey S. Raikes School of Computer Science and Management | 12/12/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 41 | VideoN The Know - When Do Friends Become Family? | Dawn Braithwaite is a Willa Cather Professor of Communication Studies at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Related Links Dawn Braithwaite Bio Department Of Communication Studies | 12/4/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 42 | VideoN The Know - How Can I Reduce Thanksgiving Calories Without Cutting Flavor? | Wanda Koszewski and Georgia Jones are Extension Food Specialists with the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Related Links UNL Extension Nutrition, Health, & Food Safety | 11/24/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 43 | VideoN The Know - How Do We Know Global Warming Is Happening? | Ken Dewey is a professor of climatology in the School of Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He is also regional climatologist with the High Plains Regional Climate Center, a subunit of the School. Related Links Ken Dewey Bio School of Natural Resources | 11/19/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 44 | VideoN The Know - What Is The Electoral College? | John Hibbing is the Foundation Regents University Professor of Political Science at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Related Links John Hibbing Bio Department of Political Science | 10/31/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 44 Episodes |
