CYBORG BEAST - Key Persons
Adam Carson serves as Fat Brain Toy Co.'s Industrial Designer. With a background in designing prosthetics for children through 3D printing technology, Adam works with the UNO research group.
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- Vice Chancellor, Athletics
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- CEC Parking Ambassador ( PT Staff )
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- Instructor
- Outreach Coordinator
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- Education Records Associate
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- Education Records Representative
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- Education Records Associate
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- Staff Assistant
- Building Services Manager / Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center
- CEC Student Worker, Special Projects and Communications
- IT Technical Consultant / Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center
- Staff Assistant / Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center
- Student Worker, CEC Welcome Desk
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- Executive Leadership Team
- Vice President for Information Technology / Chief Information Officer
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- Member of the Service Learning Academy Team
- Service Learning Coordinator / UNO Service Learning Academy
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- Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance
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- HRIS Analyst
- Human Resources
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- Associate Vice Chancellor / Dean of Students
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- Interim President
- Nebraska Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
University of Nebraska senior vice president and chief financial officer Chris Kabourek assumed the role of interim president on Jan. 1, 2024. Kabourek, who grew up in David City, joined the university in 1997 after earning a bachelor's degree from Nebraska Wesleyan University and an MBA from UNL. He has served as CFO since 2018, overseeing all financial and administrative services that support NU's $3.3 billion operating budget, including budgeting, facilities and capital planning, accounting, procurement and human resources.
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- IT Technical Consultant / Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center
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- Biomechanics, Assistant Professor
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- Senior Advisor to the Chancellor
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- Biomechanics, Assistant Professor
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- Biomechanics, Associate Professor
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- Chancellor
- Chancellor of the University of Nebraska
- Chancellor, Barbara and Wally Weitz Endowed Chair in Higher Education Leadership / University of Nebraska
Dr. Joanne Li became the 16th chancellor of the University of Nebraska at Omaha on July 1, 2021, following unanimous approval from the University of Nebraska System Board of Regents on June 1, 2021.
The Board's action followed a national search that resulted in NU System President Ted Carter's selection of Li as the priority candidate for UNO chancellor. Her candidacy then underwent a 30-day public vetting period during which she engaged with 600-plus UNO students, faculty, staff, alumni, and stakeholders to answer their questions and share her vision for Nebraska's metropolitan university.
She is the first woman of color to serve as UNO chancellor and the first Asian-American in the history of the University of Nebraska System to hold an executive leadership role.
Dr. Jorge M. Zuniga received a Master of Science degree from the University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO), and Ph.D. from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He is a member of The Association of Children's Prosthetic-Orthotic Clinics and the American College of Sports Medicine. He is currently an assistant professor of Biomechanics at the Division of Biomechanics in the Biomechanics Research Building at UNO.
His main research interests include evaluation of muscle function, neurophysiology, and development of low-cost 3D printed prosthetics. Dr. Zuniga research team focuses in the development and testing of 3D printed prosthetic, orthotic & assistive devices for children. Dr. Zuniga has authored and co-authored over 70 manuscripts published in peer reviewed scientific journals.
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- Biomechanics, Assistant Professor
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- Biomechanics, Assistant Professor
Drew Nielsen - Chief Compliance Officer
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- Office Assistant ( FT Staff )
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- Human Resources Operations Associate
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- Education Records Representative
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- Associate Vice Chancellor for Innovative and Learning - Centric Initiatives
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- Parking Specialist ( FT Staff )
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- Building Services Manager / Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center
Jean Peck graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy from Creighton University. She is currently working as a Certified Hand Therapist at Creighton University Medical Center with patients who have a wide variety of hand injuries. In addition to working in the clinical setting, she serves as adjunct faculty at Creighton University teaching courses related to hand therapy and orthotic fabrication. Currently she is a member of the American Society of Hand Therapists and the Association of Children's Orthotic-Prosthetic Clinics.
As a member of the Creighton University 3D Research and Innovation team, she participates in design modification and fitting of the Cyborg Beast prosthetic hand. She has also been instrumental in designing various activity-specific devices to assist children in performing leisure activities.
Jean is Adjunct Faculty at the Division of Biomechanics in the Biomechanics Research Building at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. 3D printed upper-limb prosthetic, orthotic & assistive devices development.
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- Registrar
- Senior Associate
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- Education Records Representative
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- Dean / College of Public Affairs and Community Service
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- Chief Engagement Officer, Paul Sather Distinguished Director
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- Parking Specialist ( FT Staff )
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- Employee Relations Specialist
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- Academic Program Coordinator
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- Vice President for UNO Advancement / University of Nebraska Foundation
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- Manager, Payroll and Compensation
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- Dean / College of Information Science & Technology
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- Transportation Coordinator ( FT Staff )
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- Dean / College of Arts and Sciences
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- Dean / College of Communication, Fine Arts and Media
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- Dean / College of Business Administration
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- Biomechanics, Associate Professor
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- Staff Assistant / Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center
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- Biomechanics, Associate Professor
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- College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences
- Interim Dean
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- Assistant Dean and Director, Division of Biomechanics and Research Development, College of Education
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- Director of the Service Learning Academy
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- Administrative Technician / UNO Service Learning Academy
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- Assistant Field Supervisor ( FT Staff )
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- Manager, ER, Development & Talent Acquisition
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- CPO / President and CEO Innovative Prosthetics & Orthotics
Rakesh began his career in orthotics and prosthetics with a special emphasis on pediatric care at the Akshay Pratisthan Rehabilitation Center in New Delhi, India. He moved to the United States in 1997 and became an American Board Certified Prosthetist & Orthotist. He is also certified to evaluate and fit Microprocessor Knees, Cascade Dafo for Pediatrics, Spinecore Scoliosis bracing, Cranial Remolding Orthosis, and Myo prosthesis for upper extremity amputation.
Rakesh is Adjunct Faculty at the Division of Biomechanics in the Biomechanics Research Building at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. 3D printed lower-limb prosthetic, orthotic & assistive devices development.
He is an expert in orthotic management of complex foot and ankle conditions and provides outstanding prosthesis with individualized care, earning him the respect and admiration from patients and colleagues alike.
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- Vice Chancellor of Institutional Effectiveness and Student Success
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- Special Projects Associate and Communications
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- Associate Vice Chancellor for Research and Creative Activity
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- CEC Parking Ambassador ( FT Staff )
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- Office Supervisor ( FT Staff )
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- Field Operations Supervisor ( FT Staff )
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- Assistant Vice Chancellor of Human Resources
- Human Resources Leadership
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- Senior Education Records Associate
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- Member of the Service Learning Academy Team
- Community Fellow, UNO Service Learning Academy
- Instructor, UNO Black Studies ( ASH 184 )
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- Talent Acquisition and Onboarding Specialist
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- Volunteer and Civic Engagement Programs Coordinator
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- Assistant Director, Office of the University Registrar
- Assistant Registrar, Athletic Certification
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- Chief of External Relations