Joining UNO's faculty this fall are Ben Samuel, assistant professor of computer science; Tracey Knaus, Matthew Scalco and Christopher Harshaw, assistant professors in the Department of Psychology; David Podgorski, assistant professor in the Department of Chemistry; and Christopher Belser, assistant professor in the Department of Educational Leadership, Counseling and Foundations. All bring with them innovative research that seeks to solve real-world problems that are affecting communities and lives.