Students in the Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Communication program in the Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communication write the stories for the Strategic Discussions for Nebraska publication.
The senior capstone course provides a learning experience similar to those students may encounter in the workplace, emphasizing accurate, clear and objective communication of science-based information.
During the course, students learn about scientific research being conducted at the university and the diverse funding sources required to support that research.
Throughout one semester, the students interview scientists from many disciplines and write stories, take photos, create videos, and design social media content based on those interviews. The stories in this publication were reviewed by the sources and approved for publication. .
2022 Student Writers
Cade Adamson
Cade Adamson is from Cody, Nebraska and graduated from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in December 2021 with an Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Communication major and Agricultural Economics minor.
Bella Chaffin
Bella Chaffin is from Waverly, Nebraska and graduated from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in May 2022 with an Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Communication major and Leadership & Communication minor.
Dani Laible
Dani Laible is from Atkinson, Nebraska and graduated from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in May 2022 with an Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Communication major with an emphasis in strategic communication.
Malina Lindstrom
Malina Lindstrom is from Elm Creek, Nebraska and graduated from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in May 2022 with majors in Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Communication and Animal Science and a Nebraska Beef Industry Scholars minor.
Grace McDonald
Grace McDonald is from Phillips, Nebraska and graduated from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in May 2022 with majors in Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Communication and Graphic Design and an Agribusiness minor.
Rebel Sjeklocha
Rebel Sjeklocha is from Hays Center, Nebraska and graduated from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in December 2021 with an Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Communication major and minors in Engler Agribusiness Entrepreneurship and Law & Business.
Whitney Steckel
Whitney Steckel is from Taylor, Nebraska and graduated from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in December 2021 with an Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Communication major and Nebraska Beef Industry Scholars minor.
Sophia Svanda
Sophia Svanda is from Nehawka, Nebraska and graduated from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in May 2022 with an Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Communication major and Leadership & Communication minor.
Rachel Williss
Rachel Williss is from Papillion, Nebraska and graduated from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in May 2022 with majors in Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Communication and Integrated Science.
