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Recent News About University of New Mexico
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A University of New Mexico research scientist and professor is being recognized nationally for his contributions to planetary geology by the Geological Society of America.
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A new book authored by two University of New Mexico political science professors addresses the critical issue of abortion politics. Johns Hopkins University Press has published "Regulating Abortion: The Politics of U.S. Abortion Policy," written by Deborah R. McFarlane and Wendy L. Hansen.
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The aroma of sizzling green chile cheeseburgers filled the air on May 15 as UNM staff were celebrated for their dedication with a Staff Appreciation Green Chile Cheeseburger Cookout. The event, a collaborative effort between UNM Staff Council, Human Resources, and UNM Leadership, served nearly 1,500 burgers.
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The University of New Mexico Anderson School of Management recently hosted its inaugural Hall of Fame golf tournament at the UNM South Championship Golf Course. All proceeds from the event will benefit Anderson's student scholarships.
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The student chapter of the University of New Mexico's American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) recently secured second place in the ASME Innovative Additive Manufacturing 3D (IAM3D) Challenge.
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The Maxwell Museum of Anthropology at the University of New Mexico has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for a Grants for Arts Projects award of $36,000. This grant will support "ALL REZ: Kéyah, Hooghan, K'é, Iiná / Land, Home, Kinship, Life," an innovative traveling photography exhibition and museological project featuring the work of Diné photographer and curator Rapheal Begay.
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A new exhibit at The University of New Mexico will showcase local 8th graders' work related to the Museum of Southwestern Biology. Lobo Science, a yearlong museum science class, is taught in collaboration with the Museum of Southwestern Biology (MSB) and Jefferson Middle School. Since August, students have been working daily in the classroom and visiting campus weekly to explore UNM museums and work in the MSB labs. Their final projects on study species such as the White Sands pupfish, Jemez Mountains salamander, Sacramento Mountains checkerspot butterfly, and Sandhill Cranes...
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The University of New Mexico’s “Divine Nine,” a group of Black fraternities and sororities, was officially chartered as part of the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) in a recent ceremony at the UNM Student Union Building. This recognition makes UNM the first university in New Mexico with a nationally recognized NPHC collegiate council.
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A faculty member from the University of New Mexico (UNM) School of Engineering is participating in the inaugural Faculty-Applied Clean Energy Sciences (FACES) program, funded by the Department of Energy. Tito Busani, an assistant professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, will represent UNM in this 10-week summer program. He joins approximately 60 faculty members nationwide who will travel to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) in Golden, Colorado, to collaborate with scientists and other cohort members on developing scalable education...
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A coalition of researchers at The University of New Mexico has made significant progress in addiction research, emphasizing a recovery process needed for cocaine use disorder. The team, led by Center on Alcohol, Substance Use, and Addictions (CASAA) Director Katie Witkiewitz, includes UNM alumna and McLean Hospital/Harvard Medical School Clinical Psychology Intern Victoria Votaw and Psychology Doctoral Students Felicia Tuchman and Hanna Hebden.
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The UNM Anderson School of Management, represented by faculty member Robert DelCampo and partner John Chavez from New Mexico Startup Factory, has secured a victory in Stage One of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s 2024 Growth Accelerator Fund competition.
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Ozempic and Wegovy have gained significant popularity for their weight loss benefits. However, Poison Control Centers nationwide are raising concerns over an increasing trend of semaglutide overdoses and improper use.
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Two students from the School of Engineering have been awarded the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship (NSF GRFP). Ashley Apodaca-Sparks, a master’s student in the Gerald May Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, and Mega Frost, a Ph.D. student in the Optical Science and Engineering Program, are the recipients of these prestigious awards.
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A new initiative has been launched at the University of New Mexico's Center for Participatory Research to test engagement strategies aimed at fostering more reliable academic institutions and enhancing diversity and community leadership in research. The project, known as Engage for Equity (E2) PLUS, is being spearheaded by Distinguished Professor and Director for Participatory Research Nina Wallerstein, along with Associate Director Shannon Sanchez-Youngman.
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The University of New Mexico (UNM) is participating in a $2.8 million project aimed at developing smart soles for shoes that integrate energy harvesters, primarily for health monitoring in military applications. Nathan Jackson, an associate professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, is leading UNM's involvement in this 18-month initiative.
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Nathan Jackson, an associate professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, has been awarded funding from the American Cancer Society Institutional Research Grant for a pilot study. The study aims to develop a novel method for detecting ovarian cancer.
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Professor Christopher Perfetti receives prestigious early career award from American Nuclear SocietyChristopher Perfetti, an assistant professor in the Department of Nuclear Engineering, has been recognized as a recipient of the American Nuclear Society (ANS) Reactor Physics Division Early Career Reactor Physicist Award. This prestigious award acknowledges early career members of the Reactor Physics Division who have made significant contributions to the field of reactor physics. Perfetti is one of two individuals to receive this honor in 2024.
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Rachel Swanteson-Franz, a second-year law student at The University of New Mexico School of Law, has been named a 2024 Peggy Browning Fellow. She will spend the upcoming summer working at the New Mexico Center for Law and Poverty.
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A fruitful collaboration between Cathy Binger, a professor at UNM’s Speech & Hearing Sciences, and Jennifer Kent-Walsh, founder and professor at the University of Central Florida (UCF)’s Assistive Technology Center, is offering hope to families seeking to improve their children's communication skills. The duo has recently been awarded a $3 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for their joint Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Labs and related research.
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The University of New Mexico (UNM) is taking proactive steps to ensure the safety of everyone on its campus, including students, faculty, staff, and visitors. In a bid to assess and improve the culture of safety, the Environmental Health and Safety department has conducted an audit of occupational safety culture with the assistance of Propulo Consulting.