STEM SHOUTOUTS
Our STEM Shoutouts recognize UNM faculty who are doing interesting research, have won awards or been recently published. Have you done something great in STEM? Let us know. You also can request that we write about your colleagues too.
STEM Shoutout: Dr. Lisa Barrow
UNM professor studies genetic diversity of amphibians to understand impacts of environmental change on the future of species Dr. Lisa Barrow, an assistant professor of Biology and Curator of […] Read More
STEM Shoutout: Dr. Jessica Richardson
Dr. Jessica Richardson has worked with people with post-stroke aphasia, or with other acquired cognitive or communication deficits, for more than 20 years. UNM associate professor […] Read More
STEM Shoutout: Dr. Ylva Pihlström
Dr. Ylva Pihlström, a professor in the UNM Department of Physics and Astronomy, was recently named the new associate director of The Center for Advanced Research Computing (CARC) at UNM. “Working […] Read More
STEM Shoutout: Nora Wendl
UNM architecture professor named Executive Editor of Journal of Architectural Education Prof. Nora Wendl, an associate professor from the UNM School of Architecture and Planning was recently named Executive […] Read More
STEM Shoutout: Dr. Lisa Broidy
UNM sociologist promoted to rank of distinguished professor The UNM College of Arts and Sciences recently promoted five UNM faculty to the rank of distinguished professor. Among them is Dr. […] Read More
STEM Shoutout: Dr. April Kamp-Whittaker
UNM postdoctoral fellow of anthropology awarded two prestigious grants UNM Postdoctoral Fellow of Anthropology Dr. April Kamp-Whittaker has been awarded the prestigious NSF SPARC Grant and an American Philosophical […] Read More
STEM Shoutout: Dr. Jingjing Wang
UNM economist publishes article on market efficiency during COVID-19, chosen as a 2021 Women in STEM Award winner UNM assistant professor of Economics Dr. Jingjing Wang recently published an […] Read More
STEM Shoutout: Dr. Ranita Ray
First Maxine Baca-Zinn Endowed Professor joins Sociology Department Dr. Ranita Ray, an associate professor and the inaugural Maxine Baca-Zinn Endowed Professor of Sociology recently joined UNM’s Department of Sociology effective August […] Read More
STEM Shoutout: Dr. Susan Bogus Halter
UNM professor recently elected into the National Academy of Construction. Dr. Susan Bogus Halter, a professor from the Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, was recently elected as a member of the National Academy of Construction (NAC). According to the NAC website, “the mission of the National Academy Of Construction is to recognize and honor individuals for their distinguished contributions to the industry and to share this reservoir of expertise as a service to the nation.”
STEM Shoutout: Dr. Emma Trentman
UNM professor aims to expand students’ Arabic skills through a summer program UNM Associate Professor of Arabic Dr. Emma Trentman is directing the STARTALK program at UNM which aims […] Read More
STEM Shoutout: Dr. Mousumi Roy
UNM researcher awarded two NSF grants to study effects of magma on continental plates Dr. Mousumi Roy, a Regents’ lecturer and associate professor in UNM’s Physics and Astronomy Department, […] Read More
STEM Shoutout: Dr. Sarah Dreier
Dr. Sarah Dreier recently joined UNM’s Political Science department as an assistant professor effective August 1, 2021. Dreier’s research interests encompass power, oppression, and resistance, specifically looking at how powerful legal, political, and religious institutions enable and restrict human rights for marginalized populations.
STEM Shoutout: Dr. Jane Lehr
UNM engineering professor awarded grant to develop hazard inspection drone Dr. Jane Lehr, a professor in the UNM Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, was recently awarded a grant from the […] Read More
STEM Shoutout: Dr. TyAnna Lovato
Biology professor chosen as a 2021 Women in STEM Award winner Dr. TyAnna Lovato, a research assistant professor in Biology was selected in June as a 2021 Women in STEM Award […] Read More
STEM Shoutout: Dr. Amalia Parra
Biology professor chosen as a 2021 Women in STEM Award winner Dr. Amalia Parra, a research assistant professor in Biology was selected in June as a 2021 Women in STEM Award […] Read More
STEM Shoutout: Dr. Susannah Davis
UNM researcher selected as National Academy of Education postdoctoral fellow Dr. Susannah Davis, a research assistant professor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, recently was selected as a 2021 […] Read More
STEM Shoutout: Dr. Xiaoxue Li
Economics professor chosen as a 2021 Women in STEM Award winner Dr. Xiaoxue Li, an assistant professor in Economics was selected in June as a 2021 Women in STEM Award winner. Her […] Read More
STEM Shoutout: Dr. Eva Stricker
UNM biologist awarded grant for researching role of compost in arid rangelands Dr. Eva Stricker, a research assistant professor in the UNM Department of Biology, was recently awarded a $500,000 grant […] Read More
STEM Shoutout: Dr. Anjali Mulchandani
Engineering professor chosen as a 2021 Women in STEM Award winner Dr. Anjali Mulchandani, an assistant professor in Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, was selected in June as a […] Read More
STEM Shoutout: Dr. Rosa Vallejos
Linguistics professor chosen as UNM Presidential Teaching Fellow Dr. Rosa Vallejos, a UNM associate professor of Linguistics, was recently recognized as the UNM 2021-2023 Presidential Teaching Fellow. “Being selected for this award […] Read More
STEM Shoutout: Dr. Sarah Stith
Economist chosen as a 2021 Women in STEM Award winner, recently promoted to associate professor Dr. Sarah Stith, an associate professor in Economics, was selected in June as a […] Read More
STEM Shoutout: Dr. Caroline Smith
Linguist promoted to full professor Dr. Caroline Smith, who teaches phonetics and phonology at UNM, has been promoted to full professor. “I’ve been a faculty member at UNM since 1998, and have […] Read More
STEM Shoutout: Drs. Pilar Sanjuan and Julia Stephen
UNM researchers resume study of PTSD in active duty service members and veterans Drs. Pilar Sanjuan and Julia Stephen are resuming their National Institute of Mental Health-funded study of active duty […] Read More
STEM Shoutout: Dr. Lisa Marchiondo
Organizational studies educator promoted to associate professor Dr. Lisa Marchiondo, who teaches in the Department of Organizational Studies at the UNM Anderson School of Management, recently was promoted to associate professor. Marchiondo […] Read More
STEM Shoutout: Dr. Alex Webster
Biology professor chosen as a 2021 Women in STEM Award winner
Dr. Alex Webster, an assistant professor in Economics, was selected in June as a 2021 Women in STEM Award winner. Webster will work with professors from several departments on the project “Perspectives on Innovative Approaches in Agriculture to Managing Water Scarcity.”
STEM Shoutout: Dr. Yolanda Lin
New GES professor continues natural hazards research at UNM Dr. Yolanda Lin, an assistant professor of Geography and Environmental Studies, brings research on computational modeling and disaster risk for natural […] Read More
STEM Shoutout: Drs. Gabriel Sanchez and Shannon Sanchez-Youngman
Partnership seeks support for communities disproportionately impacted by COVID-19 Gabriel Sanchez and Shannon Sanchez-Youngman at The University of New Mexico are helping lead a national effort to understand effective […] Read More
STEM Shoutout: Dr. Suzanne Oakdale
Anthropology professor chosen as a 2021 Women in STEM Award winner, recently promoted to full professor Dr. Suzanne Oakdale, a professor in Anthropology, was selected in June […] Read More
STEM Shoutout: Dr. Lydia Tapia
Computer science professor chosen as a 2021 Women in STEM Award winner Dr. Lydia Tapia, an associate professor in Computer Science was selected in June as a 2021 Women in STEM […] Read More
STEM Shoutout: Dr. Sonia Gipson Rankin
UNM Law Professor publishes work examining AI in the criminal justice system Dr. Sonia Gipson Rankin, assistant professor of Law at UNM, recently published an article in the Washington & Lee […] Read More
STEM Shoutout: Dr. Felisa Smith
The American Society of Mammalogists announced University of New Mexico Professor Felisa A. Smith as president-elect at its 100th annual meeting last week. The Society, established in 1919, is the oldest and largest mammal society in the world. She is only the fifth woman and the first Hispanic woman to be elected to the position.
STEM Shoutout: Dr. Caroline Scruggs
Community and regional planning professor chosen as a 2021 Women in STEM Award winner Dr. Caroline Scruggs, an associate professor in Community and Regional Planning at UNM, was selected […] Read More
STEM Shoutout: Dr. Elizabeth Korver-Glenn
UNM Sociologist Awarded 2021 Teaching Excellence Award UNM Assistant Professor of Sociology Dr. Elizabeth Korver-Glenn has been awarded a prestigious Teaching Excellence Award. The Teaching Excellence Awards recognize […] Read More
STEM Shoutout: Dr. Miriam Gay-Antaki
GES professor chosen as a 2021 Women in STEM Award winner Dr. Miriam Gay-Antaki, an assistant professor in Geography and Environmental Sciences was selected in June as a 2021 Women in […] Read More
STEM Shoutout: Dr. Diana Northup
Dr. Diana Northup, a visiting associate professor in UNM’s department of Biology, was recently featured in an episode of Alien Worlds, a new docufiction series streaming on Netflix for her cave exploration work.
The four-part miniseries, according to Netflix, “blends fact with science fiction and conceptualizes what alien life might be like by applying the laws of life on Earth to imagined exoplanets.” The series was released in December of 2020.
Northup was featured in the second episode, “Janus,” which focused on extreme conditions we might think of as uninhabitable but that might be able to support alien life.
STEM Shoutout: Dr. Fabiano Amorim
UNM Associate Professor of Exercise Science studies effectiveness of a bodyweight workout for people working from home during the pandemic Dr. Fabiano Amorim in the UNM exercise science department […] Read More
STEM Shoutout: Dr. Kristianto Tjiptowidjojo
Engineering professor presents research and receives award during international symposium Dr. Kristianto Tjiptowidjojo, a research professor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at UNM, presented his research […] Read More
STEM Shoutout: Dr. Melanie Moses
Computer science professor elected to national computing council Professor of computer science and biology Dr. Melanie Moses was recently elected as a council member of the Computing Community Consortium (CCC). Moses was elected in July of 2020 and will serve as a member for three years. According to the CCC website, the organization is dedicated to catalyzing and empowering the U.S. computing research community to pursue audacious, high-impact research. “It was an honor to
STEM Shoutout: Dr. Patricia Henning
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 […] Read More
STEM Shoutout: Dr. Eirini Eleni Tsiropoulou
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 […] Read More
STEM Shoutout: Dr. Jin Zhang
Women in STEM award winner will study Mars geological interior Dr. Jin Zhang, an assistant professor at UNM’s Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences is among the 2020 Women in […] Read More
STEM Shoutout: Heather Himmelberger
UNM researcher leads multimedia efforts on NM water sustainability and resource awareness Heather Himmelberger, the director of the UNM Southwest Environmental Finance Center, is leading multimedia efforts to spread awareness […] Read More
STEM Shoutout: Dr. Helen Wearing
Biology and Mathematics & Statistics associate professor promoted to professor Dr. Helen Wearing, an associate professor in the UNM Departments of Biology and Mathematics & Statistics, has been promoted to […] Read More
STEM Shoutout: Dr. Jessica Feezell
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 […] Read More
STEM Shoutout: Dr. Jessica D. Richardson
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 […] Read More
STEM Shoutout: Dr. Felisa Smith
UNM biology professor selected as a Fellow of the Paleontological Society Dr. Felisa Smith, professor in the department of biology at the University of New Mexico, was recently selected […] Read More
STEM Shoutout: Stefi Weisburd
Stem UNM School of Engineering Education & Outreach Manager awarded 2020 Excellence in STEM Award Stefi Weisburd, University of New Mexico education and outreach manager in the School of […] Read More
STEM Shoutout: Dr. Kira Villa
UNM assistant professor of economics promoted to associate professor Dr. Kira Villa, former assistant professor of economics, was recently promoted to associate professor in the same department. She was […] Read More
STEM Shoutout: Dr. Katie Witkiewitz
UNM clinical psychologist elected editor of the journal Psychology of Addictive Behaviors Dr. Katie Witkiewitz, professor of psychology and researcher at the UNM Center on Alcohol, Substance use, And Addictions (CASAA), […] Read More
STEM Shoutout: Dr. Melinda Morgan
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 […] Read More
STEM Shoutout: Dr. Maria Lane
Geography professor to open center for community geography Dr. Maria Lane, a recently promoted professor in UNM’s Department of Geography & Environmental Studies, is set to open a student focused […] Read More
STEM Shoutout: Dr. Mousumi Roy
Women in STEM award winner will study effects of magma on continental plates Dr. Mousumi Roy, an associate professor at UNM’s Department of Physics and Astronomy is among the […] Read More
STEM Shoutout: Dr. Sarah Stith
UNM economics professor publishes paper on effects of cannabis for medical treatments Dr. Sarah Stith, an assistant professor at UNM’s Economics Department, published in mid-July a paper on Cannabis effectiveness […] Read More
STEM Shoutout: Dr. Vanessa Svihla
Chemical and Biological Engineering Associate Professor awarded 2020 Harrison Faculty Recognition Dr. Vanessa Svihla, an associate professor in the University of New Mexico’s Chemical and Biological Engineering Department and Organization, […] Read More
STEM Shoutout: Dr. Jingjing Wang
Economics assistant professor selected as a 2020 AAGE Teaching Fellow Dr. Jingjing Wang, an assistant professor of economics at UNM, was recently selected by the Provost’s Office as an Academic […] Read More
STEM Shoutout: Dr. Meeko Oishi
ECE Associate Professor promoted to Professor, receives SoE Research Award and is part of a recently funded NASA initiative Dr. Meeko Oishi, an associate professor at University of New Mexico’s […] Read More
STEM Shoutout: Michael Angel Gonzalez
Civil Engineering lecturer receives Stamm Outstanding Teaching Award Michael Angel Gonzalez, a lecturer II in UNM’s Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering Department, received the Stamm Outstanding Teaching Award during the […] Read More
STEM Shoutout: Dr. Davorka Gulisija
New biology faculty member conducts organism adaptation research Dr. Davorka Gulisija, a new Biology Department faculty member at UNM, is conducting mathematical and statistical modeling research examining fundamental questions […] Read More
STEM Shoutout: Dr. Bruna Jacobson
UNM computer science research assistant professor promoted to assistant professor Dr. Bruna Jacobson, former research assistant professor in the University of New Mexico Department of Computer Science, has recently […] Read More
STEM Shoutout: Dr. Kamilla Venner
UNM psychology assistant professor wins Dora Goldstein award Dr. Kamilla Venner, an assistant professor at the University of New Mexico, and research assistant at UNM’s Center on Alcoholism, Substance […] Read More
STEM Shoutout: Dr. Maria Cristina Pereyra
UNM math and stats professor promoted to department chair Dr. Maria Cristina Pereyra will be appointed the department chair of mathematics and statistics in fall 2020. As the overseer […] Read More
STEM Shoutout: Dr. Siobhan Mattison
Anthropology assistant professor promoted to associate professor Dr. Siobhan Mattison, an assistant professor in the UNM Anthropology Department, has been promoted to associate professor for fall 2020. “I am thankful […] Read More
STEM Shoutout: Dr. Frances Hayashida
UNM anthropologist selected as new director of the Latin American and Iberian Institute UNM professor of anthropology Dr. Frances Hayashida has been appointed as the new director of the Latin […] Read More
STEM Shoutout: Dr. Emily Jones
Anthropology professor co-authors chapter in book Dogs: Archaeology Beyond Domestication Dr. Emily Jones, an associate professor in UNM’s Anthropology Department, co-authored a chapter in Dogs: Archaeology Beyond Domestication book […] Read More
STEM Shoutout: Dr. Laura Crossey
Earth and Planetary Sciences professor paper featured on May’s cover of Geology Magazine Dr. Laura Crossey, a professor in UNM’s Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, was recently featured […] Read More
STEM Shoutout: Dr. Yuting Yang
New economics faculty member to research environmental regulations and policies Dr. Yuting Yang has joined UNM’s Department of Economics to research and teach environmental regulations and public policies related to […] Read More
STEM Shoutout: Dr. Naomi Shin
UNM linguist awarded 2020 Arts and Sciences Teaching Excellence Award UNM Associate Professor of Linguistics and Hispanic Linguistics, Dr. Naomi Shin has been awarded the prestigious 2020 Arts and […] Read More
STEM Shoutout: Dr. Marygold Walsh-Dilley
UNM associate professor researches impact of COVID-19 on food security of UNM students Dr. Marygold Walsh-Dilley, an associate professor in the Honors College at UNM, is currently leading a […] Read More
STEM Shoutout: Dr. Amanda Bienz
Computer programmer joins UNM’s computer science department in fall 2020 Dr. Amanda Bienz will join UNM as a new computer science professor in fall 2020. Her current research focuses […] Read More
STEM Shoutout: Dr. Melanie Moses
UNM professor awarded NSF funding to study human lung response to COVID-19 Dr. Melanie Moses, a professor of computer science and biology, has been awarded National Science Foundation funding […] Read More
STEM Shoutout: Dr. Devorah Romanek
Maxwell Museum curator creates virtual COVID-19 exhibit In response to the global pandemic, UNM’s Maxwell Museum curator Dr. Devorah Romanek has created Covid 19: Concepts of Sickness and Wellness, a […] Read More
STEM Shoutout: Dr. Heather Canavan
UNM professor spearheads COVID-19 relief and education efforts for community Dr. Heather Canavan, a professor of Chemical and Biological Engineering, is addressing the concerning trend of people attempting to make […] Read More
STEM Shoutout: Dr. Mala Htun
Political Science professor publishes series of papers on women rights Dr. Mala Htun, a professor at UNM Political Science Department, is a political scientist focused on comparative politics, women’s rights, […] Read More
STEM Shoutout: Dr. Helen Wearing
UNM biology and math professor on NM Covid-19 pandemic response Dr. Helen Wearing, a UNM professor in the biology and math departments, was interviewed by the New York Times about […] Read More
STEM Shoutout: Dr. Siobhán Mattison
Anthropology professor publishes a paper on high-altitude health Dr. Siobhán M. Mattison, an assistant professor in the UNM Department of Anthropology, has published a paper on how high-altitude adaptations […] Read More
STEM Shoutout: Dr. Sonia Gipson Rankin
Law professor looks at protections if AI software for correctional system is hacked University of New Mexico Law Professor Sonia Gipson Rankin combines her computer science and law training to […] Read More
STEM Shoutout: Dr. Jose Cerrato
Engineering Professor selected for Fulbright award in Spain Dr. Jose Cerrato, Associate Professor in the Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering, has been selected for a Fulbright award to […] Read More
STEM Shoutout: Dr. Susan Bogus Halter
Engineering Professor awarded NAHB Outstanding Educator of the Year Dr. Susan Bogus Halter, professor of civil, construction, and environmental engineering, was named the National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB) Outstanding Educator […] Read More
STEM Shoutout: Dr. Laura Crossey
UNM Earth and Planetary Science professor named AAAS fellow The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) named University of New Mexico Earth and Planetary Science Professor Dr. Laura […] Read More
STEM Shoutout: Dr. Corinne Myers
Earth and planetary science professor earned grant to research the last mass extinction Dr. Corinne Myers, assistant professor in the department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, received a $284,662 grant […] Read More