DEC 16, 2025
10AM – 3PM
Willa Cather Dining Complex, Red Willow Room
530 N 17th St, Lincoln, NE 68588
City Campus
(Hybrid option available)
About the Meeting
The Nebraska Tick Network (NTN) brings together researchers, public health professionals, veterinarians, Extension educators, land managers, agency partners, and community members to coordinate statewide efforts in tick surveillance, tick-borne disease education, and One Health outreach.
This annual meeting provides an opportunity to:
- Share updates and lightning talks on ongoing and emerging projects
- Discuss challenges and opportunities in tick and tick-borne disease work
- Build collaborations across institutions and sectors
- Explore priorities for the upcoming tick season
- Engage new and returning partners interested in One Health–focused work
Who should attend?
Anyone with interest in ticks, vector-borne disease, community health, animal health, or One Health is welcome to attend. This meeting is ideal for:
- Public health officials
- Medical and veterinary professionals
- Wildlife and natural resource managers
- Researchers and students
- Extension educators and county agents
- Outdoor recreation, parks, and conservation staff
- Educators and outreach specialists
- Community scientists and citizen science groups
- Anyone interested in ticks, tick-borne diseases, or One Health
The event is designed to support multi-institutional collaboration, welcome new participants, and create practical, actionable pathways for improving tick awareness and tick-borne disease prevention across the state.
Meeting Format
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Lightning Talks (5-7 Minutes)
Project updates, new data, tools, and ideas
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Small-Group Discussion Tables
Tick Surveillance Across Nebraska
Public Health & Community Education
Veterinary & Companion Animal Issues
Data Sharing & Visualization
Collaborative Opportunities for 2025–2026
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Resource Exchange Tables
Participants may bring outreach materials, tools, QR codes, or publications to share
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Mini Consultation Boards (“I Have / I Need”)
A space for attendees to offer expertise or request guidance
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Networking Opportunities
Networking opportunities will be over morning refreshments and a buffet lunch
Registration Required
Lunch will be provided for all in-person attendees. Please RSVP to help us accurately plan food and seating.
- Presenters do not need to RSVP—your information is already recorded.
- Indicate whether you plan to attend in person, virtually, or not attending.
- A direct link is available in the spreadsheet to share dietary or accessibility needs.
- Students involved in tick or public health projects (undergraduate or graduate) are welcome to attend.
The event planning registration spreadsheet includes three tabs:
RSVP (Attendance)- For non-presenters to indicate in-person or virtual attendance.
Lightning Talks & Updates- For submitting a lightning talk proposal or sharing a brief written update if unable to attend.
Challenges, Ideas & Discussion Topics- For suggesting discussion topics or highlighting challenges, opportunities, or questions you’d like addressed during the meeting.
New ideas are encouraged, and the agenda will evolve based on submitted topics.
Parking
Attendees may use:
- A-Lot parking directly next to Willa Cather Dining Complex
- Metered parking in the surrounding area
- Handicapped parking near the main entrance
- University of Nebraska–Lincoln - Interactive Parking Map
Nearby public garages (10–15 minute walk):
- Que Place Garage
- Larson Garage
- University Square Garage