Bernalillo County adopts proactive stance to address fentanyl risks
By Ashley Haley | Aug 23, 2023
Bernalillo County announced its observance of National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day on Aug. 21, aligning with the nationwide endeavor to raise awareness about the hazards of synthetic opioids. The website KeepNMAlive is one of the multiple outreach initiatives the county is using to actively engage in public education, according to a press release.
UNM: Professor of nuclear engineering has been chosen to participate in the NRC Distinguished Faculty Advancement Program
By Ashley Haley | Aug 23, 2023
The University of New Mexico announced on Aug. 19 that Eric Lang, an assistant professor in the Department of Nuclear Engineering, has been selected for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) program, according to a press release. This initiative, called the NRC Distinguished Faculty Advancement Program, offers assistance to empower recently appointed, pre-tenured faculty members like Lang to further develop their roles as educators and researchers within their respective university departments.
UNM: Professor leading Department of Energy project aims to be revolutionary in renewable energy and wireless communications fields
By Ashley Haley | Aug 23, 2023
The University of New Mexico announced on Aug. 21 that Eirini Eleni Tsiropoulou, an associate professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, is leading the project "HELIOCOMM: A Resilient Wireless Heliostats Communication System." This initiative seeks to integrate advanced next-generation network technologies with solar thermal power systems, envisioning a future marked by robust wireless communications and sustainable energy, according to a press release.
NMSU: Engineering associate dean honored with community service-academia award
By Ashley Haley | Aug 23, 2023
New Mexico State University (NMSU) reported on Aug. 21 that Patricia Sullivan has been awarded the Hispanic Engineer National Achievement Awards Conference community service-academia award by Great Minds in STEM, according to a press release. Sullivan serves as the associate dean for outreach and recruitment in the College of Engineering with a dual role in the Office of Research, Creativity and Economic Development.
Albuquerque Police Department: Chief Medina releases letter to Walgreens to help reduce crime
By Ashley Haley | Aug 18, 2023
The Albuquerque Police Department disclosed on Aug. 14 that Chief Harold Medina had issued a letter to Walgreens, offering recommendations to enhance crime reduction at Albuquerque stores. The letter encompasses suggestions like altering the arrangement of liquor departments in Walgreens outlets to enable patrons to place orders, subsequently fulfilled by employees, aiming to improve security, according to a press release.
Albuquerque Police Department unveils new Open Space Unit conservation officers
By Ashley Haley | Aug 18, 2023
The Albuquerque Police Department unveiled its intention to revamp the Open Space Unit on Aug. 15, with conservation officers set to patrol open space areas using foot, vehicle and mountain bikes. This initiative aims to address criminal activity, effect arrests as needed and contribute to the safeguarding of open spaces in the region, according to a press release.
Los Alamos National Laboratory: Coaxial nanowire electrode design could benefit heavy-duty trucking
By Ashley Haley | Aug 18, 2023
Los Alamos National Laboratory revealed a fuel cell architecture that incorporates nanowires on Aug. 14, known for their durability, as detailed in the paper "Coaxial Nanowire Electrodes Enable Exceptional Fuel Cell Durability" published in Advanced Materials. Representing research in fuel cell technology, this inventive electrode, forming the core of a polymer electrolyte-membrane fuel cell, exhibits enhanced resistance to corrosion, potentially heralding a transformative phase for fuel cells that utilize hydrogen as a clean energy source for vehicles, according to a press release.
NMSU: Faculty honored for excellence in teaching at fall 2023 convocation
By Ashley Haley | Aug 18, 2023
New Mexico State University (NMSU) recognized exceptional achievements on Aug. 15 by presenting several awards during its fall 2023 convocation at Atkinson Recital Hall for remarkable contributions to teaching excellence, according to a press release. This event brought together nearly 200 faculty and staff members on the Las Cruces campus to honor a select group of colleagues, comprising six faculty members from various parts of the NMSU system.
NMSU: The New Mexico Higher Education Department has allocated nearly $2.5 million for STEM graduate scholarships
By Ashley Haley | Aug 18, 2023
New Mexico State University's New Mexico Higher Education Department has designated nearly $2.5 million in scholarship funds for graduate students from New Mexico who are pursuing studies in science, technology, engineering or mathematics at the university, according to a press release.
BioFlyte: $5.4M raised in Series B Financing to protect critical infrastructure from airborne biothreats
By Ashley Haley | Aug 17, 2023
BioFlyte revealed a successful fundraising effort on Aug. 10 that secured $5.4 million in fresh capital. The funding, led by Scout Ventures and Cottonwood Technology Fund, along with contributions from New Mexico Vintage Fund, provides BioFlyte the resources to expand its manufacturing and sales capacities, according to a press release.
