Faculty News

Nahir I. Otaño Gracia, a distinguished faculty member in the English Department at The University of New Mexico (UNM), has been bestowed with a highly esteemed Mellon Emerging Faculty Leaders Award from the Institute for Citizens and...

Nathan Jackson, an assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, is receiving Department of Defense (DoD) funding to develop new functional thin films that could be utilized in microsystem sensors and actuator applications, including...

From smart buildings to the Internet of Things to cyberphysical systems, the technological marvels of our modern world have made things like controlling your kitchen appliances remotely or cars that park themselves a reality. Such advances have changed...

The University of New Mexico is churning out a new, inspiring wave of researchers–made up of its own students and faculty. Beyond a regular announcement, The Office of the Vice President for Research and the Global Education Office, are introducing...

Emily Moss will join the faculty at the College of Fine Arts at The University of New Mexico in August as a professor of Music and director of Bands. She is currently the director of Bands at California State University in Los Angeles. As director, Moss...

A new, cross-campus innovation is going to improve the health and livelihood of New Mexico communities. The inspiring program is called none other than NM-INSPIRES.It all began within the National Institutes of Health (NIH,) and its Environmental Health...

When considering laws, workplace policies or school rules, one might take notice of whom they impact. New research from the University of New Mexico has found whether it’s interventions to reduce workplace bullying, help with weight loss, or enhance...

Breakthroughs in ancient genome reconstruction and biotechnology are now revealing the rich molecular secrets of Paleolithic microorganisms. In a transdisciplinary study, scientists are rebuilding microbial natural products up to 100,000 years old using...

Most parents have had to handle a situation involving a picky eater. Now, instead of forcing them to try a new dish, you can present facts: trying something new may be good for your mental health.  Jeremy Hogeveen Thanks to a $2.8 million National...

The Office of the Vice President for Research, in partnership with the Global Education Office, is excited to announce the faculty and student winners of this year’s Globally-Engaged Research Awards.  “Our UNM faculty and students engaged in...