Student Writers

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.

Headshot of Alexis Corman.
Bridgeport, Nebraska

Alexis graduated from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in December 2022 with an Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Communications major with an emphasis in Strategic Communication.

Headshot of Kianie David.
Fairbault, Minnesota

Kianie is graduating from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in May 2023 with an Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Communications major with an emphasis in Public Issues.

Headshot of Jared DeHaan.
Taylor, Missouri

Jared  is graduating from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in May 2023 with an Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Communications major and an Agribusiness minor.

Headshot of Trisha Dybdal.
Newcastle, Nebraska

Trisha is from Newcastle, Nebraska and graduated from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in December 2022 with an Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Communications major and an Animal Science minor.

Headshot of Sarah Eberspacher.
Beaver Crossing, Nebraska

Sarah is graduating from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in May 2023 with an Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Communications major and an Engler Agribusiness Entrepreneurship minor.

Headshot of Brianna Gable.
Waverly, Nebraska

Brianna is graduating from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in May 2023 with majors in Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Communications and Agricultural Economics, and an Engler Agribusiness Entrepreneurship minor.

Headshot of Taylor Gregory-Jensen.
Hooper, Nebraska

Taylor is graduating from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in May 2023 with an Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Communications major and an Agribusiness minor.

Headshot of Emily Hatterman.
Wisner, Nebraska

Emily is graduating from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in May 2023 with an Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Communications major and minors in Leadership Communication, and Agribusiness.

Headshot of Jadyn Heckenlively.
Orleans, Nebraska

Jadyn is graduated from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in December 2022 with an Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Communications major and a Leadership Communication  minor.

Headshot of Emma Hoffschneider.
Burwell, Nebraska

Emma is graduating from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in May 2023 with majors in Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Communication and Agricultural Economics and minors in Engler Agribusiness Entrepreneurship, and International Agriculture and Natural Resources with a Public Policy Analysis Certificate.

Headshot of Saskia Lanwermann.
Kalletal, North Rhine Westphalia, Germany

Saskia is graduating from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in May 2024 with an Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Communications major and minors in International Agriculture and Natural Resources and an Engler Agribusiness Entrepreneurship minor.

Headshot of Noelle Philippi.
Papillion, Nebraska

Noelle is from Papillion, Nebraska and graduating from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in May 2023 with an Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Communications major and an Environmental Studies minor.

Headshot of Chandra Spangler.
O’Neill, Nebraska

Chandra is from O’Neill, Nebraska and graduating from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in May 2023 with an Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Communications major.

Headshot of Gracie Stout.
Burwell, Nebraska

Gracie is graduated from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in December 2022 with an Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Communications major and a Nebraska Beef Industry Scholars minor.

Headshot of Jennifer Velazquez-Perfecto
Lincoln, Nebraska

Jennifer is graduating from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in May 2023 with an Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Communications major and minors in Military Science and Engler Agribusiness Entrepreneurship.

Headshot of Abigayle Warm.
Staplehurst, Nebraska

Abigayle is graduating from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in May 2023 with an Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Communications major and a Nebraska Beef Industry Scholars minor.