Research

When Erin Lawlor wraps up her semesters as a mechanical engineering student at The University of New Mexico, she returns home to Anchorage, Alaska and spends summers working as a volunteer firefighter. Erin Lawlor Last summer, she spent her free time...

In an era ruled by kings and queens, a University of New Mexico history graduate student is shedding light on a medieval Iberian royal couple, revealing how they defied convention and reshaped the mindset of their time.  Jonathan Seyfried Jonathan...

As part of The University of New Mexico’s commitment to continuous improvement and innovation, a project team consisting of key executive leadership and stakeholders from areas across the entire institution, including Student, Finance, Human Resources,...

Melissa Emery Thompson, professor and associate chair of The University of New Mexico’s anthropology department, has been named a 2024 American Association for the Advancement of Science or AAAS Fellow. This prestigious distinction is a lifetime honor...

Mubarak Hussain Syed, an assistant professor of Biology at The University of New Mexico, has been selected by the Society for Developmental Biology for the Elizabeth D. Hay New Investigator Award. Established in 2017, the Elizabeth D. Hay New...

Patients living with type 2 diabetes are typically treated with medications for optimal glucose control and urged to get more exercise, but their health often deteriorates, leading to higher risk of stroke and heart attack. Dr. Roberto Mota Alvidrez, an...

The University of New Mexico (UNM) has ranked #93 on the Top 100 Worldwide Universities Granted Utility Patents in 2024, a list published by the National Academy of Inventors (NAI). Released annually by the Academy since 2013, the Top 100 Worldwide...

Drunk driving is a national problem, but in New Mexico, it’s even worse. The state ranks among the top five in the country for alcohol-related fatalities. So, what’s the solution? In the latest episode of It’s Probably Not Rocket Science, titled, “How a...

Shuya Wei, assistant professor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at The University of New Mexico, was named a recipient of the New Mexico Tech Council’s Women in Tech Award. She will be recognized with nine other women at the Women...

The University of New Mexico’s School of Engineering recently hosted its inaugural JEADI Summit, two days of action-oriented discussions on the topics of justice, equity, accessibility, diversity and inclusion, to develop next steps for improving climate...