Water Center Faculty and Staff
Introduction
Listed below are the Water Center's faculty and staff. The Water Sciences Laboratory (WSL) is part of the Water Center, and a listing of WSL faculty and staff is available.
Water Center Faculty and Staff
| Bruce I. Dvorak, Interim Director | |
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523 Hardin Hall |
| Lorrie B. Benson, Assistant Director | |
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524 Hardin Hall Primary responsibilities are with the Water Resources Research Initiative (WRRI) in the areas of funding, event coordination, policy development and liaison with other groups and clients. See Lorrie's full profile on the SNR Web Site. |
| Rachael Herpel, Water Education and Outreach Specialist | |
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525 Hardin Hall Liaison between UNL water faculty and the Nebraska Natural Resources Districts, the Nebraska Legislature, and other water resources decision-makers from across the State, to create stronger linkages between policy and science. See Rachael's full profile on the SNR Web Site. |
| Patricia A. Liedle, Program Assistant | |
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522 Hardin Hall Responsibilities include assisting with all Water Center events, grant awards and administration, USGS and NIWR annual reports, special projects, and a variety of other duties. See Tricia's full profile on the SNR Web Site. |
| Duane R. Mohlman, Data Systems Coordinator | |
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508 Hardin Hall Responsibilities include web administration, database management, assisting with special events and a variety of other duties. See Duane's full profile on the SNR Web Site. |
| Steven W. Ress, Communications Coordinator | |
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506 Hardin Hall Publicizes and promotes research work and extension/outreach programming conducted under Water Center sponsorship through publication of brochures and press releases, writing for a variety of newsletters and academic magazines as well as several internet sites, assisting in drafting proposals, coordinating conferences, seminars and tours, attending events and through other venues. Assists SNR communicators with similar tasks for the School of Natural Resources. Is also a member of the School's Outreach Committee. See Steve's full profile on the SNR Web Site. |
| Daniel D. Snow, Director of Services, Water Sciences Laboratory | |
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202 Water Sciences Laboratory Oversee all aspects of Water Sciences Laboratory operation. Conduct research in environmental and isotopic methods development. Collaborate with faculty on proposal development. Present research results at conferences and publish papers in peer reviewed journals. Advise/mentor undergraduate and graduate students. See Dan's full profile on the SNR Web Site. |








