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Economic Data And Tools, David Schuler, Jerry Deichert
Economic Data And Tools, David Schuler, Jerry Deichert
CPAR Presents: A Data and Research Series for Community Impact
How many people are commuting into or out of certain areas? Where is the best site location for a new business? Tools such as Census Business Builder and the Local Employment Dynamics program (LED) can answer these types of questions. Learn how they work here.
Census Basics And Obtaining Stats From Data.Census.Gov, David J. Drozd, Kanin Reese
Census Basics And Obtaining Stats From Data.Census.Gov, David J. Drozd, Kanin Reese
CPAR Presents: A Data and Research Series for Community Impact
Designed for first-time conference attendees or as a refresher, this session will cover important census concepts such as race versus ethnicity, large and small geographies, how and when data are released, and key terminology. Examples will be shown using the Census Bureau’s new data portal.
Education Governance, Finance, And Outcomes, Tony Vargas, Josie Gatti Schafer
Education Governance, Finance, And Outcomes, Tony Vargas, Josie Gatti Schafer
CPAR Presents: A Data and Research Series for Community Impact
The changing demographics of Nebraska are most evident among our youth. Explore the demographics of Nebraska’s primary and secondary schools and how our demographics impact school financing, governance, and outcomes in our schools.
Aging And Its Impacts, Julie L. Masters, Christopher M. Kelly
Aging And Its Impacts, Julie L. Masters, Christopher M. Kelly
CPAR Presents: A Data and Research Series for Community Impact
The 2020 Census is projected to show 77 million Americans will be age 65 or older, up from 40 million in 2010. Are you ready for the continued rise? Discuss the challenges and opportunities regarding our aging population.
Socio-Economic And Health Disparities, Athena Ramos
Socio-Economic And Health Disparities, Athena Ramos
CPAR Presents: A Data and Research Series for Community Impact
Gaps exist in wages and health outcomes based upon your race or age. The ZIP code where you live determines much about your financial and personal well-being. Discuss aspects of the differences and current research in this expanding field of study.
Nebraska's Current And Future Workforce, Jodie Meyer, Erin Porterfield
Nebraska's Current And Future Workforce, Jodie Meyer, Erin Porterfield
CPAR Presents: A Data and Research Series for Community Impact
Workforce issues continue to be cited as a top challenge in Nebraska. This will be an opportunity to discuss all aspects of Nebraska’s changing workforce.
Nebraska State And Local Population Trends, David J. Drozd
Nebraska State And Local Population Trends, David J. Drozd
CPAR Presents: A Data and Research Series for Community Impact
Our annual session to present the latest population trends and changes in Nebraska, including aging, diversity, the workforce, and population change.
New Trends, Resources, And Applications | The Future Of Nebraska's Data, Melanie Kiper, Jodie Meyer, Catherine Brown, Emily Nguyen, Jill Heese
New Trends, Resources, And Applications | The Future Of Nebraska's Data, Melanie Kiper, Jodie Meyer, Catherine Brown, Emily Nguyen, Jill Heese
CPAR Presents: A Data and Research Series for Community Impact
Many Nebraska organizations are doing excellent work in the field of data visualization and improving access to data. This session will highlight some of this work, including portals and dashboards that present data quickly and easily. See live demonstrations of various useful products from: Nebraska Department of Labor, Omaha Community Foundation, Nebraska Children and Families Foundation, Nebraska Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education, and our own Center for Public Affairs Research.
2020 Census And The Bureau's New Data Portal -- Data.Census.Gov, Dennis Johnson, Kanin Reese
2020 Census And The Bureau's New Data Portal -- Data.Census.Gov, Dennis Johnson, Kanin Reese
CPAR Presents: A Data and Research Series for Community Impact
PART I. The Census Bureau has redesigned and recently unveiled a new tool for accessing their data data.census.gov In this live demonstration, you will see how to use the new system, and view new features. The portal will replace American FactFinder. PART II: Every 10 years the Census Bureau counts every person and household in the United States. This session will cover the 2020 Census, including geographic programs, partnership activities, timeline, job recruitment, and discussion of the new online option to complete the decennial census questionnaire.
Advancing Women & Associated Populations: The Work Of Women's Foundations & Funds, Elizabeth May Gillespie
Advancing Women & Associated Populations: The Work Of Women's Foundations & Funds, Elizabeth May Gillespie
UNO Student Research and Creative Activity Fair
This is my dissertation research, which is a landscape scan of all women’s foundations and funds in the U.S. Women’s foundations and funds, which expressly award grants to programs and organizations benefiting/advancing women and associated populations (girls, children and families), have grown in number and funding scope over the past five decades. These organizations award millions in grants each year as well as contribute resources and knowledge about the status of and issues facing women and associated populations. Yet, there is a gap in knowledge about these organizations and their work to advance women and associated populations socially, politically, and …
Today's Students, Tomorrow's Terrorists: An Analysis Of Education And Extremist Participation, Clara Braun
Today's Students, Tomorrow's Terrorists: An Analysis Of Education And Extremist Participation, Clara Braun
UNO Student Research and Creative Activity Fair
A growing number of studies have identified shared characteristics among homegrown violent extremists (HVEs). While these studies have focused on demographic characteristics such as age and marital status, research on the educational attainment of HVEs is underdeveloped. The current study utilizes general strain theory and examines the relationship between educational attainment and type of criminal participation using a sample of 215 HVEs who engaged in or were charged with extremist participation between 2011 and 2017. We utilized educational attainment as a measure of an individual’s strain to identify a relationship with their decision to engage in violent or nonviolent extremist …
The Opioid Crisis: Exploring The Effects On First Responders And Healthcare Professionals, Rachel Lubischer, Dawne Frain
The Opioid Crisis: Exploring The Effects On First Responders And Healthcare Professionals, Rachel Lubischer, Dawne Frain
UNO Student Research and Creative Activity Fair
In 2017, the National Department of Health and Human Services declared the opioid crisis a public health emergency (The White House, 2018). Although Nebraska ranks among the states with the lowest number of drug overdose deaths, rising opioid use creates safety concerns for first responders and healthcare professionals, and leads to strained resources in many jurisdictions. We hope to increase our audience’s knowledge on the opioid crisis, how it effects first responders and healthcare professionals, and pertinent policies and initiatives in Nebraska. Our audience will leave this presentation better equipped to initiate discussions with friends, family, and community members about …
Food Insecurity : The Student Experience, B.J. Fletcher
Food Insecurity : The Student Experience, B.J. Fletcher
UNO Student Research and Creative Activity Fair
Food insecurity exists on college campuses among college students. Prior studies have considered the prevalence of food insecurity among college students; this study aims to expand on these past studies by considering how college students experience food insecurity. The study takes a phenomenological approach to understand how students at the University of Nebraska at Omaha experience food insecurity, including the experiences and challenges students face when it comes to being food insecure and the barriers students face in addressing food insecurity. In-depth interviews with six students, ranging from undergraduate to doctoral level students, were conducted. Horizontalization, clusters of meanings, textural …