What We Do
Research IT is the research technology support and consulting team within ITS, helping University of Nebraska System's researchers identify, evaluate, and implement technology solutions that support their research. Our team provides guidance and assistance across research computing, data storage, security, applications, and infrastructure. Our mission is to help researchers navigate university technology resources and requirements and find solutions that enable their research while meeting applicable security and compliance needs.
How We Align
Research IT supports the University of Nebraska System's Odyssey to Extraordinary by providing the technology, infrastructure, security, and expertise researchers need to advance discovery and innovation. We collaborate across campuses and university service areas to reduce technology barriers, connect researchers with scalable resources, and help ensure security and compliance requirements are met throughout the research lifecycle. Through this work, Research IT helps strengthen the University's research infrastructure and enables researchers to focus on producing meaningful impact for Nebraska and beyond.
Our Team and Structure
- Team Lead: Matthew Long, Director
- Team Members:
- Christopher Cashmere, Service Manager
- Dylan Brehm, Research IT Coordinator
- Tersoo Antsah, Governance, Risk, & Compliance Analyst
- How to Contact: research-its@nebraska.edu
- Areas of Focus: Research technology consulting, research computing and infrastructure, data storage, security and compliance, risk assessments, and technology/vendor reviews.
Research IT is led by Rick Haugerud, CIO for the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and Assistant Vice President for Security Services within ITS. Rick collaborates with institutional leaders and university partners to foster a secure environment where researchers can responsibly manage sensitive data while meeting federal compliance requirements.
