Category: RSTE
Custer and Michael publish Anatomage research
Tanya Custer, MS, RT(R)(T), assistant professor in Radiation Science Technology Education, and Kim Michael, MA, RT(R), RDMS, RVT, program director of Diagnostic Medical Sonography, were published in the Journal of Tomography and Simulation. The article, “The Utilization of the Anatomage Virtual Dissection Table in the Education of Imaging Science Students,” documents their research investigating the […]
Dec 31, 2015
Education Technology Collaboration (ETC) Special Interest Group
Want to learn how colleagues are experimenting and implementing educational technology? The Education Technology Collaboration (ETC) meets the first Thursday of every month from noon – 1:00 in the eLearning Lab (8th floor WH). Lunch is provided! “It’s a good networking opportunity with people from all UNMC Colleges and Nebraska Medicine,” said Betsy Becker, co-chair. […]
Dec 28, 2015
CAHP students receive BCBS scholarships
Four students in the CAHP received Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska-University of Nebraska at Kearney (UNK) Health Services Scholarships. The recipients were Ryan Sowle and Taryn Trosper from the physician assistant program, and Emily Buck and Kaylee Samway from the Radiography program. The scholarships – made up of a gift of $300,000 in […]
Dec 4, 2015
Michael and Custer funded for E-Learning
Kim Michael and Tanya Custer received a $50k award in support of the e-learning initiative. The first $25k comes from the Office of the Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs with an agreement for match funding of $25k from the College of Allied Health Professions. It will be used to develop the UNMC E-Learning Curricular Redesign, […]
Oct 30, 2015
Radiation therapy faculty garner 2-yr ASRT grant
Jana Koth and Lisa Bartenhagen are co-PIs on a two-year, $10k ASRT Foundation Research Grant, “A Video Intervention for Head and Neck Cancer Patients: A Pilot Study.” They wrote the grant, with assistance from Matt Fitzgerald and Laura Bilek, PhD, to determine if viewing an educational video using VERT images reduces anxiety in persons undergoing […]
Oct 23, 2015
Christina Gregg and “Chariots of Perspire” ran Market to Market
On October 8, 2015, Christina Gregg, clinical education coordinator for radiography and CVIT, participated in the Market to Market relay with a few other employees from UNMC/Nebraska Medicine. Their team, “Chariots of Perspire,” included Frank Rutar, Radiation Safety Officer; Keith Swarts, Director of Business Services; Jayme Nekuda, Associate Director of Human Resources; Kitsy Hagge. Labor […]
Oct 22, 2015
Governor proclaims National Rad Tech Week
On Wednesday, October 15th, Governor Pete Ricketts signed a document that proclaimed November 8-14 as “National Radiologic Technology Week” (NRTW). James Temme was in attendance for the signing and receiving the document on behalf of all the Radiologic Technologists in the State of Nebraska. The signing took place in the Werner Chamber in the State […]
Oct 19, 2015
Visit celebrates RHOP program extension to Peru State
On September 25th, UNMC visited Peru State College (PSC). The purpose of the visit was to celebrate the College of Allied Health Professions’ new relationship with PSC to extend Rural Health Opportunities Program (RHOP) positions to students at PSC – beginning with the next application cycle this year. In addition, PSC sponsored a “Rural Health […]
Oct 8, 2015
Michael and Custer take first place in SDMS competition
Kim Michael, director of the diagnostic medical sonography education program, and Tanya Custer, assistant professor in RSTE, were selected as the first place winners in the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (SDMS) Scientific Presentation Competition for there winning entry, “Using the Anatomage Virtual Dissection Table in the Education of Imaging Science Students.” The Scientific Presentation […]
Aug 19, 2015
Temme among Vets at Golden Age Veterans Games
James Temme, associate director of radiation science technology education, was among approximately 900 Veterans who were in Omaha to participate in the Golden Age Veterans Games this weekend. Mr. Temme was honored to carry the Nebraska flag during the opening ceremony. “I placed fourth out of 50 in table tennis,” said Jim. “That was an […]
Aug 11, 2015
