Geography

Surface and groundwater use in southern New Mexico has been in the news lately for a variety of reasons including the lack of precipitation in the state this winter, and also for water adjudication on the lower Rio Grande. The University of New Mexico’s...

The University of New Mexico’s Department of Geography and Environmental Studies (GES) hosts two events in conjunction with the national Geography Awareness Week, Nov. 13-17. Geography Awareness Week has been held nationwide since 1987 to promote...

A new class at The University of New Mexico is taking students on a tour through the world of geography – and they’ll be using beer to do it.

Women faculty in The University of New Mexico's STEM fields can now apply for a variety of grants as part of the 2017 Women In STEM awards. The awards are supported by an anonymous gift made to UNM to support research by, and professorships for, women...

In the wake of natural disasters, being able to quickly and accurately assess the damage to roads, bridges and other critical infrastructure can save lives. That fact is one of the driving forces for a University of New Mexico research team making big strides in the field of remote sensing.

the UNM College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) hosted its inaugural “Data-to-Knowledge” Symposium at the UNM Sevilleta Field Station, bringing together research-active faculty from across various disciplines in the college to discuss their work and...

When fires break out, it’s not always flames that do the only damage – sometimes the scorched earth can cause even more destruction in the form of landslides. That’s why Chris Lippitt, assistant professor in the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies at The University of New Mexico, is working on a project that would give emergency management crews state-of-the-art imaging technology to mitigate potential slides before they happen.

Traveling to a faraway continent isn’t something every child dreams about. But, for University of New Mexico alumna Maureen Meyer, Africa has always held a special place in her heart and mind. Now, thanks to the prestigious Fulbright Scholarship, that childhood dream will soon become reality.

The Fulbright U.S. Student Program is the largest exchange program in the United States. Its highly competitive honor is bestowed on students and young professionals dedicated to studying, teaching or conducting research worldwide. Two University of New...

Two University of New Mexico professors, who are also husband and wife, will travel to the other side of the world this summer to teach and do research at the University of Tasmania (UTAS). One half of this duo is Tema Milstein, a UNM Presidential...