Name: Dr. David Aram Wilson Title: Visiting Lecturer III Department: Language, Literacy, and Sociocultural Studies Describe your research in about 200 words. My most recent research focuses on the intersection of 21st Century corporate education “reforms” and veteran public school teachers who continue to teach despite their opposition to these “reforms.” Various forms […] Read More
Name: Dr. Holly Surbaugh Title: STEM Librarian Department: CULLS – University Libraries Describe your research in about 200 words. My research interests primarily involve library instruction. Some particular areas of focus include how library sessions contribute to the success of course-based research assignments and gamification. I’m also interested in enhancing the effectiveness of […] Read More
UNM professor of physics and astronomy named assistant director at the National Radio Astronomy Observatory Dr. Patricia Henning, a UNM professor of physics and astronomy, and associate vice president for research was named the assistant director of science support and research at the National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO). “I look forward to working with […] Read More
Engineering assistant professor appointed as associate editor in IEEE Networking Letters The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) named University of New Mexico Electrical and Computer Engineer assistant professor Dr. Eirini Eleni Tsiropoulou as an associate editor of their Networking Letters. “Being an associate editor, is not only an honorary position, but […] Read More
The University of New Mexico Grand Challenges will host a virtual Fall 2020 welcome back event on Zoom on Sept. 1 from 11 a.m. to noon. During the event, the Challenge leaders will give project updates and announce plans for the upcoming academic year. The Grand Challenges initiative began in February 2019 when UNM […] Read More
Political science assistant professor promoted to associate professor Dr. Jessica Feezell in the political science department was promoted to associate professor this summer. She said that the most important tool to have in order to achieve tenure is a strong support network she established inside and outside the department. “The most important thing I […] Read More
Associate professor of speech and hearing sciences named distinguished scholar for aphasia research Dr. Jessica D. Richardson, a University of New Mexico associate professor of speech and hearing sciences, was named one of four recipients of the Tavistock Trust for Aphasia Distinguished Scholar Award for her work studying the disorder. “The mission of the […] Read More
Associate professor of geography and environmental studies named new director of sustainability studies Dr. Melinda Morgan took on the role as the new director of the sustainability studies program at the University of New Mexico in June after being affiliated faculty in the program since 2008. The director of the program also holds the W.K. […] Read More
Name: Dr. Michael Deyhle Title: Assistant Professor Department: Health, Exercise & Sport Sciences Describe your research in about 200 words. My Research is focused on understanding the mechanisms of skeletal muscle plasticity; the ability to change and adapt (or maladapt) to different stimuli or conditions. My Ph.D. studies focused on the role […] Read More
Name: Dr. Pankaj Kumar Title: Assistant Professor Department: Mechanical Engineering Describe your research in about 200 words. My research goals are to (a) develop materials utilizing the advanced manufacturing methodologies, (b) study physical, chemical, mechanical, and electrochemical phenomena at the mesoscale, and (c) use the engineered microstructure for novel aerospace, automobile, jet engines, […] Read More
