After a competitive nationwide search, Arash Mafi, associate professor of physics and astronomy, has been named director of the Center for High Technology Materials (CHTM), The University of New Mexico’s hub for photonics and nanotechnology. Prior to...
Nine University of New Mexico scientists’ research was recently featured in Nature Communications -- a peer-reviewed journal dedicated to covering research in all areas of the biological, physical, chemical and Earth sciences. UNM Assistant Professor...
Researchers at The University of New Mexico are part of a team of scholars looking for more efficient ways to heat, cool and ventilate buildings. Recently, the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) announced $20 million in funding for 15...
At its most basic level, a random laser is precisely what its name implies; random. It’s random in the spectrum of light it produces and in the way that light is emitted, making what could be an extremely versatile laser source, nearly useless for most...
The University of New Mexico Center for High Technology Materials hosts an Introduction to Synthetic Aperture Radar presented by Armin Doerry on Friday, Nov. 3 from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. in CHTM Room 101. Doerry is a distinguished member of Technical...
Arash Mafi, interim director of The University of New Mexico Center for High Technology Materials, has been named a 2018 Optical Society Fellow. “UNM has a well-established and strong research and education tradition in optics and photonics, especially...
University of New Mexico Physics & Astronomy assistant professor Victor Acosta is the recipient of one of only eight Beckman “Young Investigator Awards” issued in 2017 by The Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation.
A project to develop new ultrafast laser transmitter technology at The University of New Mexico is expected to have a revolutionary impact on the physics of semiconductor lasers, with potential applications that could result in ten times the speed of current fiber optic networks.
The University of New Mexico is among the Top 100 Worldwide Universities granted U.S. utility patents in 2016 at No. 33. The report, published by the National Academy of Inventors (NAI) and Intellectual Property Owners Association (IPO) and published...
The University of New Mexico Department of Physics & Astronomy is hosting UNM Physics Day 2017 on Saturday, April 8 at the department facilities at 1919 Lomas Blvd. NE.
Utilizing new mobile application technology, researchers at The University of New Mexico found that medical cannabis provides immediate symptom relief across dozens of health symptoms with relatively minimal negative side effects. In two recent studies...
You might have walked past it before. Unassuming, placed in a turquoise metal frame near the edge of Smith Plaza before it was renovated. An aging bell weathering the elements of time and the New Mexico sky. But that’s not why you should stop, you should...
University of New Mexico President Garnett S. Stokes will deliver her State of the University address on the same date that marks her 200th day in office. The State of the University Address is Monday, Sept. 17 from 12 to 1 p.m. in the UNM Student Union...
The UNM Alumni Association has announced the dates for Homecoming 2018. The festivities begin Monday, Sept. 24 and run through Saturday, Sept. 29. This year’s theme is Wolfstock: Peace, Love and Lobos. Homecoming 2018 will keep with tradition—it'll be a...
University of New Mexico President Garnett Stokes has named Loretta Martinez as chief legal counsel. This is Stokes’ first permanent leadership appointment since she took office in March of this year. “Ms. Martinez brings a proven record of leadership,...
Visualize the following: The Earth’s climate swings between cold glacial and warm interglacial periods; the last glacial interval was about 20,000 years ago; sea level was about 126 meters (413 feet) below modern sea level at that time; and the Holocene,...
The annual burning of the Aggie will take over Johnson Field later this week as The University of New Mexico gets ready to take on rival New Mexico State University this Saturday in Las Cruces. More than 3,000 students are expected at Red Rally, which...
Imagine shipping Dion’s famous Ranch dressing to anyone in the country. While this longstanding request has been prohibitive in the past due to temperature control challenges and high shipping costs, the wish may soon be a reality. Dion’s has partnered...
University of New Mexico President Garnett S. Stokes today delivered her first State of the University address on the date that marks her 200th day in office. The theme of Stokes’ speech was “Doing Even More,” a challenge to the UNM community to do...
The UNM Foundation and The University of New Mexico have announced that after nine years as CEO and president of the UNM Foundation, Henry Nemcik is planning his retirement. He remains in his current role until the new CEO is hired and the transition is...
1. Albuquerque Journal - "UNM president plans to convene new ethics advisory group"
2. Los Alamos Daily Post - "Opening Reception For ‘Sculpture Vessels’ Wednesday"
3. National Science Foundation - "UNM, USF scientists find stable sea levels during...
Associate Professor Gabriel Sanchez specializes in American politics. His research largely explores the political behavior of racial and ethnic populations in the United States, Latino health policy, and the congressional behavior of Latino and...
Celebrated in 14 cities across the U.S., Navy Week is designed to give Americans the opportunity to learn about the Navy, its people and its importance to national security and prosperity.
Are you ready for Red Rally? The Spirit Marching Band is – join them and several UNM sports teams at the annual burning of the Aggie Thursday, Sept. 13 at 8 p.m. on Johnson Field.
Five photos stitched together show the full glory of the newly renovated Smith Plaza! There was a big turnour to the official ribbon cutting ceremony, featuring President Garnett S. Stokes and several other speakers who were instrumental in helping see the project through to completion.
have been a hit as Lobos return to the pack for the fall semester. Each day of the week holds a new opportunity to learn the depth of the UNM campus community—its departments and programs. At UNM, each of us defines all of us.
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