UNO Center for Public Affairs Research

Registration for Part Two of CPAR's Data and Research Series for Community Impact closes next Friday! If you aren't registered yet, below are 3 reasons why you should attend: 1. Access the newest data from the U.S. Census Bureau including the American Community Survey 5-year estimates. 2. Learn from a Census Bureau professional about resources available to describe and explore the economy. 3. Hear from a local expert about metro, state, and regional economic conditions. See agenda and register 👉 https://lnkd.in/gyZQFjHJ #unocpar #NebraskaByTheNumbers #DataandResearchSeries #DataSeries #CensusBureauData #EconomicData

Today we are continuing our new video series, "How I Impact the Region," that spotlights the experiences and insights of graduate students at the UNO Center for Public Affairs Research (CPAR). Through their stories, we explore the meaningful research and public service initiatives shaping communities across Nebraska. Each episode dives into how students contribute to critical research, data analysis, and community engagement, highlighting the vital role CPAR plays in fostering regional growth and addressing public challenges. This series celebrates the intersection of education, research, and real-world impact. In this episode of “How I Impact the Region” you’ll meet Ignacio Ruelas Ávila who worked on the 6 Regions, One Nebraska initiative with Governor Jim Pillen, the Nebraska Department of Economic Development, and the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce and Industry this summer. Watch his video to hear how data helped guide decisions for economic development in the regions. Learn more about CPAR's ongoing projects 👉 https://lnkd.in/gC7Vi4dH #unocpar #HowIImpactTheRegion #Impact #6RegionsOneNebraska #EconomicDevelopment #NebraskaData

UNO CPAR's collaboration with the Young Professionals Council and CODE (Commitment to Opportunity, Diversity, and Equity) of the Greater Omaha Chamber on a survey to explore the quality of life and workplace culture in the Greater Omaha region earlier this year revealed some insightful findings. As they pointed out in their post below, two quality-of-life factors that respondents age 18 to 47 were dissatisfied or extremely dissatisfied with included walk and bike-friendly commutes (65%) and transit options in the region (73%). See their post below about a new transit option that is in the works to help the region become more accessible and connected! View results from all questions in the full report 👉 https://lnkd.in/g_B-_-FX #unocpar #NebraskaByTheNumbers #GreaterOmahaRegion #YoungProfessionals #OmahaWorkforce #NebraskaData

Today we are continuing our new video series, "How I Impact the Region," that spotlights the experiences and insights of graduate students at the UNO Center for Public Affairs Research (CPAR). Through their stories, we explore the meaningful research and public service initiatives shaping communities across Nebraska. Each episode dives into how students contribute to critical research, data analysis, and community engagement, highlighting the vital role CPAR plays in fostering regional growth and addressing public challenges. This series celebrates the intersection of education, research, and real-world impact. In this episode of “How I Impact the Region” you’ll meet Ryan Rouse, MPA, who worked on the Women in STEM study. Watch his video to hear how this project led to the creation of the Nebraska Women in STEM initiative and learn what it aims to do. Learn more about CPAR's ongoing projects 👉 https://lnkd.in/gC7Vi4dH #unocpar #HowIImpactTheRegion #Impact #WomenInSTEM #NebraskaData

Presenters for Part Two of CPAR’s Data and Research Series for Community Impact on December 19 have been finalized! The following experts will show you the newest data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey and you’ll learn about economic data resources. 💡 Accessing U.S. Census Bureau Data and Insights from the Release of the American Community Survey · Josie Gatti Schafer, director, University of Nebraska at Omaha Center for Public Affairs Research 📊 Economic Data from the U.S. Census Bureau · Adam Grundy, supervisory statistician, Data User and Trade Outreach Branch, Economic Management Division, U.S. Census Bureau 📈 The National and Metropolitan Economy: Recent Trends and Outlook · Christopher Decker, professor, University of Nebraska at Omaha Department of Economics Part Two is virtual via Zoom webinar. If you can’t attend on the day of the event you will receive a recording. Learn more and register 👉 https://lnkd.in/gyZQFjHJ #unocpar #NebraskaByTheNumbers #DataandResearchSeries #DataSeries #NebraskaData

UNO CPAR has conducted a comprehensive analysis of Nebraska's future population by county from 2027 to 2067. For the state and each of its counties, the projections include high, low, and median estimates. The data can also be broken down by 5-year age groups and several race and ethnicity categories. We are making the median, high, and low projections for the state available to everyone (pictured). To learn more about the associated cost to access projections by county visit: https://lnkd.in/gHnNNuWa #unocpar #NebraskaPopulation #NebraskaPopulationProjections #CensusData #PopulationData

Today we are continuing our new video series, "How I Impact the Region," that spotlights the experiences and insights of graduate students at the UNO Center for Public Affairs Research (CPAR). Through their stories, we explore the meaningful research and public service initiatives shaping communities across Nebraska. Each episode dives into how students contribute to critical research, data analysis, and community engagement, highlighting the vital role CPAR plays in fostering regional growth and addressing public challenges. This series celebrates the intersection of education, research, and real-world impact. In this episode of “How I Impact the Region” you’ll meet Meagan Millier Paez, M.A., who worked on the Greater Omaha Chamber Young Professionals survey this year. Watch her video to hear how this project will help local businesses in the Omaha area. Learn more about CPAR's ongoing projects 👉 https://lnkd.in/gC7Vi4dH #unocpar #HowIImpactTheRegion #Impact #GreatOmahaChamber #YoungProfessionals #SurveyResearch

Today we are launching a new video series, “How I Impact the Region,” that spotlights the experiences and insights of graduate students at the UNO Center for Public Affairs Research (CPAR). Through their stories, we explore the meaningful research and public service initiatives shaping communities across Nebraska. Each episode dives into how students contribute to critical research, data analysis, and community engagement, highlighting the vital role CPAR plays in fostering regional growth and addressing public challenges. This series celebrates the intersection of education, research, and real-world impact. In this episode of “How I Impact the Region” you’ll meet Jungmin Hwang who began working on the rural transit gap analysis this summer. Watch his video to hear how this project could assist the Nebraska Department of Transportation make decisions about public transit across the state. Learn more about CPAR's ongoing projects 👉 https://lnkd.in/gC7Vi4dH #unocpar #HowIImpactTheRegion #Impact #RuralTransit #GapAnalysis #TransitData #AccessToTransit

This week's Nebraska Chamber of Commerce and Industry newsletter highlighted CPAR's recent report with the University of Nebraska Medical Center about the status and future of the healthcare workforce in Nebraska. Nebraska's healthcare industry generated $9.7 billion to Nebraska's GDP in 2023. That is the 5th largest impact by industry in the state. About 20% of currently practicing physicians plan to retire within the next 10 years. Read the full report to explore workforce opportunities, current earnings, the retirement boom, retention rates, and more 👉 https://lnkd.in/gn6WeQ63 #unocpar #NebraskaByTheNumbers #HealthcareWorkforce #HealthcareData #NebraskaHealthcare

We are excited that Governor Jim Pillen has proclaimed November 19 as Women Entrepreneurship Day in the state of Nebraska! Learn more about Nebraska being the third worst state in an analysis of female business ownership and CPAR's current research for a national grant that is expected to offer information to help build entrepreneurialism equitably and to grow the state economy 👉https://lnkd.in/gjKRSkwX #unocpar #NebraskaByTheNumbers #WomenEntrepreneurs #WomenOwnedBusinesses