Research

Research from The University of New Mexico shows people are less likely to go back to jail if they are taking methadone treatment or other substance use treatments behind bars.  

It’s (Probably Not) Rocket Science (IPNRS) says the sky isn’t the limit and discusses a topic of every kid's dreams—flying rockets.  Titled “It Actually is Rocket Science,” this podcast episode highlights ‘Lobo Launch’ which is a rocket engineering...

Anitha Vijayakumar spent more than 10 years studying the biochemistry, specifically the Lipid Metabolism. That background would eventually lead her to where she is right now as a University of New Mexico postdoctoral fellow where her research focus is to...

In 2016, the 60-year-old Physics & Astronomy building on The University of New Mexico campus was a mess. The site and building were unsuitable for high-end research. The building lacked state-of-the-art teaching facilities and heating and cooling issues...

Most days for Rosalyn Devonport are spent in her office working advanced and abstract math problems, throw in some computer programming, and if she’s having a really stimulating day, coffee with a friend is one of her first stopping points – you’d be...

The University of New Mexico has 127 postdocs who make major contributions to the research enterprise and each year along with universities across the country, we celebrate them during the third week of September for National Postdoc Appreciation...

Art student Angel Estrada from The University of New Mexico is working with children at a local elementary school on a project that will eventually enliven and beautify the streets of Albuquerque. He will graduate in December with a bachelor’s degree in...

For 14 years, University of New Mexico Associate Professor Kimberly Gauderman has fought for those facing gender-, sexuality-, and racial-based violence in their home countries who seek asylum in the U.S. Next week, she will address a crowd of UNM...

With about 214,110 traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) and over 69,000 TBI-related deaths in 2021 according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), understanding the physical and mental consequences of TBI is critical for study.  That’s...

Four students at The University of New Mexico have been selected as Undergraduate Research, Arts and Design Network (URAD) ambassadors. The exceptional undergraduate researchers represent a variety of majors, backgrounds, research interests, and levels...