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MMI Monthly

Updates from the Munroe-Meyer Institute | November 2026

Rachel Knight, PhD, assistant professor in the MMI Department of Pediatric Feeding

MMI Voices: Making the most of school lunchtime


In the MMI Pediatric Feeding Disorders Program, we spend many summer visits helping families prepare for successful school lunches. Here are some tips to make school lunch feel less overwhelming.


 

Dr. Blackford named Outstanding Woman in STEM


At an award ceremony later this month, Jennifer Blackford, PhD, will be recognized with Nebraska Women in STEM's top honor — Outstanding Woman in STEM.

Jennifer Blackford, PhD, associate dean and director of research at MMI

MMI pediatricians seeing patients


Clinical services, including well check visits, sick visits and physicals, are available for patients up to 21 years old.

Adanda Chuku, MD, and Brittni Herrera, MD, sit in a patient room at MMI.

MMI celebrates five years in Pine Street building


The Munroe-Meyer Institute celebrated five years in its space at 6902 Pine St. by showcasing different departments and programs at a family friendly event. 

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New signage to ease wayfinding


New signage at the Munroe-Meyer Institute's entrances is designed to make navigating the institute easier for clients and visitors.

New signage has been added to entrances at the Munroe-Meyer Institute.

Buffett Early Childhood Institute, MMI collaborate on report


A report from the Buffett Early Childhood Institute and the Munroe-Meyer Institute explores collaboration in connecting early childhood and K-12 systems that often operate in silos. The brief documents how the “School as a Hub” approach builds continuity and cohesion for children and families from birth through grade three.


Research publications

 

The following study was published by MMI researchers in the last month:

 

Parametric evaluation of procedural fidelity level with combined errors during differential reinforcement of other behavior

Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis

Paige O'Neill, PhD - integrated Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders (iCASD)

Catalina Rey, PhD - iCASD

Thomas Eilers - iCASD


The Efficacy of Teaching Parents of Children with Autism Effective Instruction Delivery Skills

Behavioral analysis: Research and Practice

Marisol Loza Hernandez - iCASD

Melissa Valdez-Nuguid - iCASD

Heather Anderson-Piles - iCASD

Sara Kupzyk, PhD - University of Nebraska at Omaha, Department of Psychology

Mary Halbur, PhD - iCASD


Comparison of Caregiver and Child Mand Modality Preferences Using Sequential Extinction During Funcitonal Communication Training

Behavioral Interventions

Amaya Rocheleau - MMI Department of Specialized Behavior

Cynthia Livingston, PhD - MMI Department of Specialized Behavior


Revisiting the Immigrant Paradox in Early Academic Achievement: A Comparison of Kindergarten Cohorts from 1998 to 2010

IPopulation Research and Policy Review

Sangyoo Lee, PhD - MMI Department of Education and Child Development


Graduated Exposure with the Interspersal of Terminal Probes on Health and Self-Care Tolerance

Behavior Analysis in Practice

Mary Halbur, PhD - iCASD

Regina Carroll, PhD - iCASD

Mikayla Crawford - iCASD

Megan Ruffo - iCASD


"It's for the Good of Our Children": Qualitative Perceptions of Conjoint Behavioral Consultation Among Parents and Teachers of Latine Students

Journal of Educational and Psychological Consultation

Elizabeth Brower, PhD - MMI affiliation, Department of Psychology

Links of the month


NBC 5 Chicago: Wrigley Field named first Certified Autism Center in Major League Baseball


Yahoo Sports: Virginia powerlifter couple redefines disabiliity

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To learn more about initiatives featured in this publication, contact Community Engagement at MMICommunityEngage@unmc.edu or 402-559-9828.

 

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