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Brandi Pessman

Husker researchers pose in a blue-lit lab. From left are: Kevin Smith, Leland J. and Dorothy H. Olson Professor of political science; Heather Akin, associate professor of agricultural leadership, education and communication; Eileen Hebets, George Holmes Professor of biological sciences; Emma Brase, graduate student in psychology; and Mike Dodd, professor of psychology. Hebets has a tarantula on her right wrist.

Husker researchers collaborate to explore fear of spiders

March 2, 2026

Agriculture & Environment

Science & Technology

Society & Culture

Brandi Pessman (left), postdoctoral research associate in the School of Biological Sciences, and Eileen Hebets, George Holmes Professor of biological sciences.

Novel spider research featured in New York Times

March 25, 2025

Science & Technology

Brandi Pessman (left), postdoctoral research associate in the School of Biological Sciences, and Eileen Hebets, George Holmes Professor of biological sciences.

Spider Sense: Study tracks how web-building arachnids adapt to noise

March 17, 2025

Science & Technology

A funnel-weaving spider resting on its web

Web sites: Spider’s distribution differs by urban habitat

December 7, 2023

Agriculture & Environment

Science & Technology

Bowling

Achievements | Honors, appointments, publications for Aug. 12

August 12, 2022