| Faculty Advisor |
Georgina V Bingham
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| Contact Email | gbingham@unl.edu |
| Advisor College: |
Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources
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| Potential UCARE Research Position? |
Yes! Student(s) must apply to UCARE by February deadline.
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| Paid or Volunteer |
Paid by UCARE Stipend or Paid by Faculty Funding
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| Paid Rate |
$15.00/hour (Faculty Funding)
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| Hours Per Week |
10-20 (UCARE); 3-10 (Faculty Funding)
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| Acceptable Undergraduate Majors |
Any!
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Opportunity Description
The Bingham Lab is always looking for new students to come and join us! I encourage students to come with an open mind to tackle the grand challenges we face globally in food security and one health (animal, plant & human health). I have multiple projects where you can gain lab, field and writing experience for $$ or for credit through the Experiential learning programs. I support honors student projects and will support you in writing grants for projects we come up with together, bring your big ideas and passion! My research covers a wide variety of topics, we are transdisciplinary, you will work alongside biomedical engineers, entomologists, per-vet, pre-med, biochem and language and arts majors in my lab. We have projects on Black Soldier flies, a true ecowarrior, novel target site and drug discovery for human and animal health (collaborations with Biochemistry, UNMC and the Vet school), stored product pests, insecticide resistance, behaviour and welfare of arthropods and cattle, chemical ecology, the microbiome, drones & AI, and many others. After basic training you have the chance to help with projects ongoing or devise your own, you can work your own hours for the most part, you just need to be self-driven and conscientious. I am especially looks for folks interested in communication & arts, and AI/ computer science, but all are welcome!
Faculty Advisor Mentoring Philosophy
My research program conducts innovative, transdisciplinary collaborative research using multidisciplinary methodologies to develop new integrated precision technologies, systems interventions and platforms for improved global food and water security and one health, in Nebraska and beyond. My multidisciplinary background and international experience affords me the opportunity to address global grand challenges in my research and teaching. The Bingham Lab provides a creative, inclusive, and innovative active learning environment with a focus on professional and personal development opportunities. This is through my research program for undergraduate and graduate students, and experiential learning courses. My teaching and mentorship philosophies have inclusion, equity, and diversity at their core, I teach undergraduate and graduate courses, including the Fundamentals of Life Sciences 120 & 121 and ENTO/ BIOS 406/806 Insect Ecology (Online). My moto to live by is "Life happens", we just get to roll with it and grab every opportunity that presents itself! I am happy to work with you to develop and learn in ways that best fit you, we are all unique and not one size fits all. I usually have around 6-8 undergraduates, honors students, 2-3 graduate students, and visiting international scientists working on different projects within my program. Come and meet us, let's dream up a bright future together!