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As University of New Mexico President Garnett Stokes retired in July, after eight years of service, her signature Grand Challenges program has successfully advanced several key research initiatives that have enhanced the lives of New Mexicans across the...

The University of New Mexico continues to demonstrate its commitment to leading research and innovation by expanding its level 2 Grand Challenges program with the addition of two interdisciplinary research teams, Trustworthy AI and Biodiversity...

This month, the University of New Mexico’s Sustainable Space Research Grand Challenge (SSR-GC) team hosted experts in space research from across the state for a one-day workshop aimed to strengthen collaboration and identify actionable pathways to...

The University of New Mexico Grand Challenges has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Level 2 of the program and will host two informational sessions this month for interested researchers.

Several teams participating in The University of New Mexico Grand Challenges program will host events during UNM’s 2025 Research and Discovery Week (R&D Week) across central and north campuses. Three GC Level 1 teams and two GC Level 2 teams are hosting...

The University of New Mexico’s Grand Challenges Day is an opportunity to learn more about and join interdisciplinary research teams working on a variety of challenges facing communities in our state and around the world. Grand Challenges Day takes place...

UNM joins Brown University in national institute focused on intuitive, trustworthy AI assistants A new institute supported by a $20 million National Science Foundation grant, will convene researchers to guide development of a new generation of AI...

The Sustainable Space Research Grand Challenge (SSR_GC) team has been awarded the 2025 New Mexico Excellence in STEM Award (STEMYS) in Higher Education by the New Mexico Tech Engagement Office of the Air Force Research Laboratory. The STEMYS celebrate...

The UNM Just Transition to Green Energy Grand Challenge team hosted Mijin Cha, assistant professor of Environmental Studies at the University of California, Santa Cruz, recently for a public event in their Fueling a Fair and Just Energy Future Speaker...

The University of New Mexico Grand Challenges program announces the addition of six new dynamic teams. The newly formed cohort of innovative teams has been competitively selected to embark on the exciting journey of the Grand Challenges Level 1 program...