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The term research – originally derived from the French word "recherche” in the 1500s – means "to seek," more specifically to seek new knowledge, and that’s a firm practice Omathanu “Om” Perumal has believed in since he was a child. It’s the mantra that...

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...

The University of New Mexico Office of the Vice President for Research is hosting its annual State of Research this Wednesday in the PAIS Auditorium from 4-6 p.m. UNM is the only university in the state with an R1 designation – reserved for doctoral...

The call is open for Advance at The University of New Mexico’s 2023 Women In STEM awards. The awards, now in their eighth year at UNM, range from $3,000 to $15,000 and three types of grants will be awarded through the program. They include travel...

After nine months of specialized training, mentorship and workshops, the inaugural cohort of 21 researchers have successfully completed UNM’s Fostering Research Expansion in the Social Sciences and Humanities (FRESSH) pilot program.    In February, The...

The University of New Mexico has announced the names of the four finalists who will be interviewing to be the next associate vice president within the OVPR. The four finalists include Jennifer Taylor, Om Perumal, Krista Glazewski, and Brandon Weeks. All...

A 19-year-old’s curiosity to uncover the truths about how people – like you and me – learn, led Mary Jo Daniel to The Land of Enchantment where she’s spent the last 30 years, 13 of them at The University of New Mexico, dedicated to helping Lobos learn,...

Eight Lobo researchers from disciplines spanning across The University of New Mexico have been selected as recipients of the inaugural OVPR Ovation Award for Research and Scholarship. The new Ovation awards recognize full-time faculty for recent...

The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is seeking nominations for the 2022 Outstanding Research Staff Awards. The Outstanding Research Staff Awards are a component of our holistic commitment to promote a dynamic research support system via...

Members of the UNM faculty are hosting an upcoming Lightning Lounge featuring quick talks and time for conversation. UNM staff and students are welcome to join online for 7-minute talks about faculty research and scholarship. These talks will take place...