By New Mexico Sun | Dec 13, 2023
The University of New Mexico College of Nursing has received a grant to improve the collaboration between nurse-midwives and traditional birth workers, according to an announcement by UNM Health Sciences. The funding, amounting to $200,000 annually over two years, is supplemented by a new monthly initiative under UNM's telehealth program known as Project ECHO.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 12, 2023
New Mexico State University (NMSU) has announced that Rachael Ryan, a Ph.D. candidate at the institution, is the latest inductee into the NMSU Entrepreneur Hall of Fame. Ryan's business, Backyard Farms, provides high school students with opportunities to explore food cultivation and supplies gourmet quail eggs to local businesses along with freeze-dried foods.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 12, 2023
New Mexico State University (NMSU) has announced that Emily Gossett, a student majoring in agricultural and extension education, has been elected as the National FFA Organization's western region vice president. In her new role, Gossett will represent the FFA and promote agricultural education through various engagements including speeches, workshops, conferences, banquets, and meetings.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 12, 2023
New Mexico State University (NMSU) has announced that the Scale Up New Mexico program, in collaboration with New Mexico Angels, will conduct TechSprint accelerator programs in 2024. This partnership aims to provide startup founders with unique opportunities by granting them direct access to angel investors and mentors in New Mexico.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 12, 2023
New Mexico State University (NMSU) recently announced that students from the College of Agricultural, Consumer, and Environmental Sciences (ACES) have spent the past year working to revive Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Related Sciences (MANRRS). This national organization is dedicated to empowering minorities in agriculture and natural resources. It provides academic support and personal development for racial and ethnic minorities pursuing degrees in these fields.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 12, 2023
The University of New Mexico (UNM) recently celebrated the achievements of two students from its Nanomedicine Lab, Caleb Dang and Chuzube Edeh. Both were recognized at the 2023 AIChE Annual Meeting with presentation awards.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 12, 2023
Los Alamos National Laboratory has announced a saving of $11.7 million through the repurposing of soil excavated on-site for new construction foundations, roads, and utility and stormwater lines. The laboratory's recent collaborative initiative is proving to be a cost-effective solution, with on-site processing of engineered fill costing approximately $13 per cubic yard, in contrast to purchasing it from a vendor at around $247 per cubic yard.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 12, 2023
The city of Albuquerque has unveiled the results of a study called Arts & Economic Prosperity 6 (AEP6), conducted by Americans for the Arts. The study found that in 2022, Albuquerque's nonprofit arts and culture sector contributed $270.7 million to the local economy.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 11, 2023
Public Regulation Commission (PRC) hearing examiners have recommended disallowing certain customer costs related to the Four Corners Power Plant.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 8, 2023
The city of Albuquerque has announced the commencement of Vexus Fiber's high-speed, fiber-to-the-home internet service in select areas. The initial locations include neighborhoods housing over 1,000 homes and businesses situated north of I-40 and west of I-25. This marks the beginning of Phase 1 in Vexus Fiber's rollout of its high-speed fiber broadband network in the city.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 8, 2023
The New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority (MFA) has declared that its Board of Directors has approved $3.5 million in funding from the New Mexico Housing Trust Fund. The funds are set to enhance solar systems for homes participating in the NM Energy$mart Weatherization Program, ensuring affordable electric bills for low-income households after electrification.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 8, 2023
New Mexico State University (NMSU) has announced that the suite of Math Snacks games, developed by NMSU faculty at the Learning Games Lab, is now available on Game Learning. The Math Snacks games are known for their unique approach to communicating mathematical concepts through visual and practical methods.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 8, 2023
The University of New Mexico (UNM) has launched the JB White Memorial Scholarship, a new initiative by The UNM Anderson School of Management. This scholarship aims to support students from Santa Fe High School who aspire to study business at UNM, in memory of JB White, a 2020 graduate of Santa Fe High School and aspiring business student.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 8, 2023
The University of New Mexico (UNM) has announced that Stephen Porter, a graduate student in the Nanoscience and Microsystems Engineering Program, is the recipient of the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science Graduate Student Research Award. Porter's current research involves analyzing transmission electron microscopy (TEM) images of heterogeneous catalysts and studying the oxidation mechanisms within a PdPt system.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 8, 2023
The University of New Mexico (UNM) has announced that Advance at UNM is conducting a comprehensive climate survey. The objective of this survey is to augment programs for recruiting, retaining, and supporting faculty members. The results, which are expected to be available in the fall, will provide insights into faculty well-being in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 7, 2023
Los Alamos National Laboratory has announced new research suggesting that fission may contribute to the formation of heavy elements in the cosmos. Scientists, after analyzing data on various elements present in ancient stars, have identified a potential fission signature. This suggests that nature could generate superheavy nuclei.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 7, 2023
Sandia National Laboratories recently announced that Peter Kobos, a renowned economist and managerial figure within the institution, has been selected as a senior fellow of the United States Association for Energy Economics (USAEE). Kobos, who has been a member since 2000, received this recognition from the association for his significant contributions to the field of energy economics and to the association itself.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 6, 2023
The University of New Mexico (UNM) has announced the appointment of Richard Henrard as the senior associate director of UNM Facilities Management (FM). Prior to this role, Henrard served as the Engineering Services - Institutional Project Delivery (ES-IPD) Team Lead and worked at Los Alamos National Labs (LANL) in New Mexico.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 6, 2023
The University of New Mexico (UNM) has announced that Donna Riley, the current Jim and Ellen King Dean of Engineering and Computing at UNM, has been inducted into the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Hall of Fame. Recognized for her significant contributions to the field, Riley's research focuses on engineering education, particularly on integrating ethics, communication, social analysis, and lifelong learning.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 6, 2023
The University of New Mexico (UNM) has announced that Mubarak Hussain Syed, head of the Syed Neural Diversity Lab and assistant professor of Biology, is a recipient of the 2023 Young Investigator grant from the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation. Each awardee is expected to receive up to $70,000.
