UNM Assistant Professor of mechanical engineering Heng Zuo is exploring how ultrafast lasers can be used for more precise engineering of polymer-derived ceramics and ceramic composite materials for applications in aerospace, energy, biomedical and semiconductor technologies using an NSF CAREER Award she has received. Learn more about her work in our latest UNM Faculty Fanfare.
Engineering professor aims to improve high-tech manufacturing with NSF CAREER AwardA UNM mechanical engineering professor will use an NSF CAREER Award to explore how ultrafast lasers can be used for more precise engineering of polymer-derived ceramics and ceramic composite materials for applications in aerospace, energy, biomedical and semiconductor technologies.Assistant Professor of mechanical engineering Heng Zuo, […] Read More
A UNM engineering professor has received the prestigious NSF CAREER Award to support her work developing fire-resistant materials for use in areas prone to wildfires such as New Mexico.Maryam Hojati, an assistant professor of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, said she is honored by the opportunity.“It is especially meaningful to receive this recognition at this […] Read More
Engineering professor will study fire-resistant construction with NSF CAREER AwardA UNM engineering professor has received the prestigious NSF CAREER Award to support her work developing fire-resistant materials for use in areas prone to wildfires such as New Mexico.Maryam Hojati, an assistant professor of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, said she is honored by the opportunity.“It […] Read More
This workshop for faculty will help you have productive, impactful conversations with program officers at federal funding agencies. We’ll cover how to draft a strong one‑page project summary, navigate recent federal agency restructuring to understand which program officers are most reachable, and craft effective outreach emails and conversation plans aligned with current federal funding priorities. […] Read More
Faculty from across campus are being honored for completing an initiative aimed at enhancing online courses. As part of the program through the Center for Teaching and Learning, faculty who took part in the Foundational Course Design Review received instructional design guidance and course feedback. Find out who was involved and read more on the […] Read More
UNM’s interim provost will assume the job permanently on June 1. President Garnett Stokes announced today that she has chosen Barbara Rodríguez to continue her work as provost and vice president for academic affairs. Read more on the UNM News website.
A new article by UNM English Associate Professor of English Marissa Greenberg and Rutgers Anthropology Professor Siobhán Cully examines institutional support systems for faculty with disabilities.Among other things, the article explores the underrepresentation of faculty with disabilities, the barriers to meaningful support and suggestions for academia. Learn more about the research on the UNM News […] Read More
After 18 years at UNM, AVPR Melissa Emery Thompson has been named chair of the Department of Evolutionary Anthropology at Duke University. Emery Thompson has served in a variety of leadership positions at UNM including AVPR and on the leadership team of ADVANCE at UNM. Her work focuses on wild chimpanzee health. Learn more on […] Read More
New textbook by management professor shines light on structures that present challenges for women leaders A new textbook edited by UNM associate professor of management Lisa Marchiondo brings together key scholars to share evidence-based best practices around gender and leadership. The book, Gender and Leadership: Shattering the Status Quo, was published in March by Routledge. […] Read More
The latest episode of the UNM podcast It’s (Probably) Not Rocket Science features Vice President for Research Ellen Fisher speaking about the university’s research portfolio, the role of her office, and the work to make New Mexico an innovator in areas like quantum science.Learn more and get the podcast.
Feeling buried under administrative tasks or like you’re juggling caretaking responsibilities? In this candid conversation, University of New Mexico faculty at different career stages as shared practical strategies for reclaiming time for research and the work that matters most. There’s no one-size-fits-all solution, but their insights might spark ideas to help you take control of […] Read More
The speaker lineup is here for the April 22 UNM Faculty Lightning Lounge, from 3:30-4:30 p.m in Zimmerman Library Waters Room. This is the last one of the spring semester, so we hope you’ll join us! This month’s speakers are Lydia Tapia, a professor of computer science whose talk is “In AI We Trust. […] Read More
The list of Teaching Excellence Awards presented by the Center for Teaching and Learning is out! See who you know on the list over on the UNM News website.
Funding from the UNM Women in STEM Awards has helped researchers across campus with a variety of novel projects, including the development of software to 3-D print with adobe material, documenting the links between microplastics and respiratory distress, and identifying justice implications in artificial intelligence. Faculty chosen for the award over nine years also have […] Read More
Editor’s note: In 2016, the National Science Foundation gave a group of leaders at the University of New Mexico a shot at reimagining how the university could best recruit, retain and promote women and minority STEM faculty. Over time, the five-year, $3.3 million project became known as the ADVANCE at UNM initiative and grew into […] Read More
Students chosen for the multimedia communication internship gained experience in interviewing, digital content, analytics and teamwork
Editor’s note: This Women in STEM Award winner profile is part of a series of stories that explores what recipients have been working on since the awards began in 2106.
UNM librarians and faculty publish article outlining promise of ChatGPT to reduce cataloging backlog Three UNM librarians have published an article in the latest edition of Technical Services Quarterly exploring how a popular large language model can be used to get more books entered into the library system. The co-authors on the […] Read More
Geography professor joins prestigious association UNM Geography Professor Maria Lane has been named as a fellow of the American Association of Geographers. Lane called it a special honor and said she had not expected to be selected. “It was a huge honor just to be nominated, and I’m humbled to receive this recognition […] Read More
Collaborating across disciplines can spark discovery — but it also brings unique challenges, especially when collaboratively drafting grant proposals. This workshop explored strategies for navigating team dynamics in interdisciplinary research at the proposal stage, from building trust to managing expectations around writing. Learn practical approaches to foster productive, inclusive, and resilient collaborations. Presenters included UNM […] Read More
A new committee appointed by Interim Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Barbara Rodríguez will guide the university on ethical and strategic uses of artificial intelligence on campus. Chosen faculty are from computer science, law and education, among other disciplines. Staff appointees represent UNM units including the Center for Teaching and Learning, Information […] Read More
