Research

The Undergraduate Research, Arts and Design Network at The University of New Mexico has announced the recipients of the research scholarship for the spring of 2026.  

Lobo researchers, the deadline has been extended until Friday, March 6, to submit nominations for the Globally-Engaged Research Awards in two different categories that highlight the dynamic international research conducted by UNM graduate and...

In an effort to capitalize on the next wave of the quantum revolution, The University of New Mexico, along with partners including Sandia National Laboratories (SNL) and Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL)), are working hand-in hand to capitalize on...

Ray Hernández-Durán, an art history professor in UNM’s Art Department in the College of Fine Arts, was recently named Regents' Professor. 

At The University of New Mexico, research is not an abstract pursuit confined to laboratories—it is a public good that strengthens communities, grows the economy, improves health, and prepares the next generation of New Mexico’s workforce.

Understanding how the brain processes rewards and goals may help researchers better understand motivation, decision-making and mental health disorders such as depression. In the latest episode of The University of New Mexico's award-winning podcast, It's...

The Biotechnology program at Central New Mexico Community College has been around for more than 20 years. It's a cohort-based three-semester program that begins in the fall and finishes at the end of the summer semester. 

James Cavanagh has been at UNM for 13 years studying cognitive neuroscience. He has been well-supported by the National Institutes of Health in his quest to use imaging tools to understand psychiatric and neurological disorders. 

Kaitlin Bryson, a lecturer in UNM’s art department, was selected recently to take part in the 2026 cohort of Monument Lab Re:Generation. She received a $100,000 grant for her ongoing project, Bellow Forth. 

New Mexico has been getting hotter and drier with each passing year. This winter, the state is experiencing record-breaking warm temperatures, which could significantly affect this spring's wildfire season.