BBR Scholars
BBR Scholars is a unique program providing undergraduate students with an opportunity to participate in meaningful economic research. Students will train in a variety of advanced economic research methods and techniques, collaborate in writing research reports and present study findings. There may also be opportunities to submit research products for publication. Scholars may work on Bureau-sponsored projects or potentially develop their own research agenda.
Mentoring is provided by Bureau faculty and staff, as well as senior peers. The wage is competitive and the students are expected to work 10-15 hours per week.
Preparing Students for their Futures
The Bureau of Business Research (BBR) provides Nebraska companies, non-profits and government agencies with valuable, unbiased research. Its Bureau Scholars Program gives bright undergrads an opportunity to participate in those projects. Our scholars gain valuable research experience under the direct supervision of faculty and staff.
BBR Scholars
01: Train
in advanced economic research methods and techniques
02: Collaborate
in Writing Research Reports
03: Present
Study Findings
04: GET PUBLISHED!
Why You Should Work with Us
The UNL Bureau of Business Research is a leading source for analysis and information on the Nebraska economy. The Bureau conducts both contract and sponsored research on the economy of Nebraska and its communities including economic and fiscal benefit analysis; models of the structure and comparative advantage of the current economy; economic, fiscal, and demographic outlooks, and assessments of how economic policy affects industry, labor markets, infrastructure, and the standard of living.
The Bureau also competes for research funding from federal government agencies and private foundations from around the nation and contributes to the academic mission of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln through scholarly publication and the education of students.
BBR Scholars Seminar Series
The BBR Scholars Seminar Series is designed to introduce Scholars to advanced research concepts and techniques. The seminars will prepare Scholars to perform their duties at the BBR, as well as prepare them for future employment and research opportunities.
All training seminars will be held between 2 – 3:30 p.m. in HLH 310 unless otherwise noted.
February 7, 2025
Intro to Regression/Advanced Regression Techniques
Students will learn the basics of conducting regression analysis, with an emphasis on executing and interpreting regression results using the R language.
February 21, 2025
Developing Research Questions/Poster Preparation
Students and Student Teams will receive feedback in stating the research question addressed in their individual research projects, as a first step in developing their Research Poster.
March 7, 2025
Research Poster Preparation – First Draft
Students and Student Teams will receive continued training and feedback on developing their research poster.
March 28, 2025
Final Poster Preparation – Final Draft
Students and Student Teams will present partially complete research posters, receive feedback on their presentation and the material presented, and receive suggestions for completing remaining sections of the poster.
Date TBD
UNL Undergraduate Research Days – Nebraska Union
Students and Student Teams will present their research to the larger UNL community. More information to follow.
Date TBD
Research Presentation (Webinar)
BBR Scholars will present their research projects and recent findings during a live webinar.
Research Posters
Undergraduate students working with the Bureau created posters from research studies that they presented during the UNL's Student Research Days.
Daniel Pruski with his presentation titled “COVID Effects on Retail Trade and Hospitality”, and Victoria Diersen with her presentation titled “Linkage Between Federal Small Business Innovation Research Grants and Innovation Factors in the States” were among the winners for the College of Business during the Spring 2022 Student Research Days competition. Paul Koesters and Janana Khattak with their presentation titled “Central Places and Retail Trade across the Midwest” were among the winners for the College of Arts and Sciences. Are you ready to be a part of our team?
2025 Research Posters
Publications
Undergraduate students working with the Bureau have co-authored numerous reports, journals and articles over the years.
If you would like to see examples of actual reports co-authored by BBR student scholars, contact us.
