Have a research idea but not sure where to start? Whether you’re pursuing funding, building a team, finding the right partners, or just trying to figure out who can help with what — this session has you covered. Meet the people behind some of UNM’s research support ecosystem: staff from the Faculty Research Development […] Read More
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Faculty in 15 central campus departments have stepped into chair roles this year. The new chairs, in departments across the College of Arts and Sciences, the School of Engineering, the College of Education and Human Sciences, and the James and Gail Ellis School of Business Leadership, hold positions that are critical to faculty success. “Chairs […] Read More
Distinguished Professor of biology Jenn Rudgers has been awarded a Fulbright Senior Scholar Award and will spend this fall in Cádiz, Spain. Rudgers directs the Sevilleta Long-Term Ecological Research Program, a project that is part of the Accelerating Resilience Innovations in Drylands (ARID) Institute. Read more on the UNM News site. Our communication […] Read More
Engineering professor hopes understanding bubble formation will help keep data centers coolUNM Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering Chi Wang is exploring ways to design better cooling systems for applications including AI computing with the help of a new NSF grant.Wang received the NSF Thermal Transport Process Award in August, He said his research tries to understand […] Read More
What prompted your use of AI for your classes? AI is not going away, so we need to learn to use it for our disciplines and our students.Describe the work you are doing with AI related to your class, including the tools you use. I use Claude Code and ChatGPT Desktop (formerly Codex) with paid […] Read More
What prompted your use of AI for this class/research project? The students in the course asked me to use the AI Assessment Scale (Perkins, et al., 2024) to provide concrete guidance on AI use for all assignments. This gave me the opportunity to carefully think through what actual work and learning I expected in each […] Read More
Come hear colleagues give short talks about their research, creative works, teaching or outreach. Time is available for questions during and after the event, and you’ll be able to meet new people, network and learn. The September lineup includes Sara Curran Ice, an assistant professor of costume design whose talk is Exploring India’s Textiles; Fred […] Read More
About Feel like you are hearing about a new and truly wild development in artificial intelligence nearly every day? You are not imagining things. AI is revamping nearly every aspect of our lives, in both negative and positive ways. In academia, some suggest the profound shift in how we learn, teach, and do research might […] Read More
Name: jessamyn (jesse) lovell Title: Assistant Professor and Art Foundations Program Coordinator Department: Art Describe your research in about 200 words. Lovell works with photography, video, and surveillance as tools to document their life experiences, making connections between class and personal identity. Lovell received international recognition for their work including Dear Erin Hart, for which they found, […] Read More
This semester, we’re collecting stories of how UNM faculty are using AI in teaching and research. We want to share a variety of uses across all disciplines as a way to explore and consider the application of artificial intelligence in academia. We’ll publish the stories on our AI at UNM information page. Use this short […] Read More
UNM faculty, students and staff will have a chance to give input on the policies and procedures regarding AI on campus during the Sept. 3. UNM AI launch event. The all-day event includes a variety of discussions and informational sessions on the current and future use of AI and related tools at UNM. Distinguished Professor […] Read More
Name:Achraf NoureddineTitle:Assistant ProfessorDepartment:Chemistry and Chemical BiologyDescribe your research in about 200 words.My research interests lie at the intersection of nanotechnology materials chemistry, and biomedical engineering, with the goal of developing innovative solutions for challenging health problems. My laboratory focuses on designing next-generation nanomaterials and biomolecular systems for targeted drug delivery, cancer immunotherapy, metabolic disorders, and […] Read More
Name:Robert L. PeraltaTitle:Assistant ProfessorDepartment:Health, Exercise and Sports SciencesDescribe your research in about 200 words.I am a former professor of sociology at the University of Akron, and my research examines how social inequality shapes health outcomes for minoritized populations across diverse social contexts. My work spans alcohol and substance use, interpersonal violence, and the broader social […] Read More
Name:Marek FlaskaTitle:Department ChairDepartment:Nuclear EngineeringDescribe your research in about 200 words.I earned my Ph.D. in Applied Physics from Delft University of Technology in 2006, and I have expertise in computational and experimental radiation transport focused on fundamental and applied radiation detection. My current research projects encompass nuclear nonproliferation, safeguards, forensics, novel radiation sensing systems and sensor […] Read More
Rebecca Sánchez, a professor of elementary education who has served in a variety of leadership positions during her 20 years on campus, has been selected as the senior vice provost.“Dr. Sánchez brings significant experience, sound judgment and a deep understanding of UNM to this role, along with a clear vision for supporting our faculty and […] Read More
Name:Debaditya RaychaudhuryTitle:Assistant ProfessorDepartment:Mathematics and StatisticsDescribe your research in about 200 words.My area of research is algebraic geometry. It is the study of geometric shapes defined by polynomial equations. For example, x=y defines a line and x^2+y^2=1 defines a circle. The amazing hidden geometric structures behind these polynomial functions intrigued me from the very beginning of […] Read More
Name:Nicolás de la CerdaTitle:Assistant ProfessorDepartment:Political ScienceDescribe your research in about 200 words.I study how citizens and political parties come together to make democratic representation happen, with a focus on Peru, Chile, and Mexico. On the citizen side, I study how people form political loyalties and make sense of the information and appeals they encounter. On […] Read More
Name:Timothy DolchTitle:Associate ProfessorDepartment:Physics and AstronomyDescribe your research in about 200 words.I study pulsars, which are rapidly rotating collapsed remnants of stars after they go supernova (explode). They make a radio beam so that when they spin, there is a radio signal that flashes on and off as seen from the Earth, much like a lighthouse […] Read More
Name:Alyshia BustosTitle:Lecturer IIIDepartment:Engineering (First Year Integrative Engineering)Describe your research in about 200 words.My research explores the intersection of engineering education, human-computer interaction (HCI), design, and computing to create engaging learning experiences that broaden participation in engineering and computer science. I investigate how physical computing, digital fabrication, interactive systems, and creative technologies can foster technical learning, […] Read More
Name: Grace Bennett-Pierre Title: Assistant Professor Department: Individual, Family, and Community Education Describe your research in about 200 words. I study how environments shape the motivational and cognitive factors that contribute to learning throughout the lifespan. My goal for understanding these factors is to create informal and formal learning contexts that allow children and adults […] Read More
