Experts sought to present at Simply Science events

Campus experts are sought to present at future Simply Science events like the one scheduled for Wednesday night in North Platte.

During the North Platte event, Shawn Gibbs, Ph.D., associate professor in the College of Public Health Department of Environmental, Agricultural and Occupational Health Sciences, will discuss how Nebraskans can reduce their exposure to environmental contaminants.

Travel sponsor The travel for UNMC Simply Science is sponsored by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska. For more information, visit www.unmc.edu/simplyscience or contact Kacie Gerard at kgerard@unmc.edu.

As part of UNMC Simply Science, faculty members will travel to different regions of the state and present on various topics of health care.

The visits will take place four times per year and allow UNMC faculty to share some of the exciting breakthroughs that take place at the medical center. The visits also show UNMC how it can best serve communities around the state.

All travel related costs to the speaker will be reimbursed following the trip. UNMC public relations will arrange all travel and speaking locations and most trips are two days and include an overnight stay.