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 on coating and received the young investigator award during the 20th International Coating Science and Technology Symposium, held virtually September 20-23. Tjiptowidjojo’s presentation focused […] 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
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 STEM winners for her proposal to study Mars interior and grow knowledge of the planet’s geological history. The Women in STEM awards are hosted […] Read More
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 of New Mexico’s water resources as part of the UNM Grand Challenge on water sustainability. As the principal investigator of the pilot project Online […] Read More
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 professor. Wearing is a scientist working at the interface of the biological and mathematical sciences. She uses mathematical models to understand the biological […] 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
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 as a Fellow of the Paleontological Society. “I am both humbled and honored to have been selected a Fellow of the Paleontological Society. These […] Read More
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 Engineering, was recently awarded the 2020 Excellence in STEM Award by the Air Force Research Lab Tech Engagement Office. Over the years, Weisburd facilitated […] Read More
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 inspired to teach economics at the University of New Mexico because of her love for research and working with students. “I have always loved […] Read More
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), was recently elected editor of the journal Psychology of Addictive Behaviors (PAB). “As a first generation college student and as a person who directly […] 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
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 center for community geography in the next year. Lane’s research focuses on environmental knowledge in historical contexts. She studies claims from different actors such as […] Read More
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 2020 Women in STEM winners for her proposal to study continental plates. The Women in STEM awards are hosted by Advance at UNM in […] Read More
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 to treat headaches in the Journal of Integrative Medicine. Stith’s research generally focuses on examining the efficiency and equity effects of health care regulation […] Read More
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, Information & Learning Sciences Program (OILS), was awarded with the Harrison Faculty Recognition of 2020. The Harrison Faculty Recognition Award, established in 2005, honors Stanley […] Read More
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 Affairs General Education (AAGE) Teaching Fellow for 2020-2021. This fellowship aims to foster more engagement in general education classes. Wang says her experience as […] Read More
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 Electrical and Computer Engineering Department (ECE), has been promoted to professor, received the 2020 SoE Senior Faculty Research Excellence Award and is part of a […] Read More
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 spring 2020 semester. The Stamm award is named in honor of alumni Robert J. Stamm, a successful local civil engineer, general contractor and strong […] Read More
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 about mechanisms of adaptation in organisms. Gulisija, who is from the Mediterranean coast in Croatia, joined UNM January 2020 as an assistant professor and […] Read More
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 been promoted to assistant professor in the same department. “Since 2015, I have had fruitful collaborations at the computer science department, first as a […] Read More
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 Abuse, and Addictions (CASAA), was recently awarded the second annual Dora Goldstein Diversity in Sciences Award for the year 2020. Venner received the award […] Read More
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 of one of the largest departments at UNM, her responsibilities include managing faculty (collaborating with the National Labs and scientists all over the world), supporting […] Read More
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 for all the support I have got from Advance and from my colleagues in Anthropology. The promotion, for me, is a way to expand research […] Read More