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NMSU faculty aid national climate change research initiative
Two New Mexico State University researchers in the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences were part of an interdisciplinary team of scientists, led by Colorado State University, who contributed to the National Climate Change Roadmap. This collaborative document is designed to serve as a framework for future investments in climate-science research.
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NMSU’s student information systems chapter wins national recognition
A student organization at New Mexico State University dedicated to promoting the study, application, and advancement of information systems has earned two national awards.
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NMSU hosts Mesilla Valley Water Management Seminar on June 7
The Department of Civil Engineering at New Mexico State University (NMSU) is set to host the Mesilla Valley Water Management Seminar, titled “Wells, Water and Pecans,” on Friday, June 7. The seminar will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Hernandez Hall, Room 103.
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NMSU to host annual onion research workshop on June 5
As fields across New Mexico become peppered with the sights and smells of onions, it's an opportune time to delve deeper into one of the state's top vegetable crops. New Mexico State University’s Agricultural Experiment Station (AES) is set to host its annual onion research workshop, previously known as onion field day. The event will take place from 8 a.m. to noon on June 5 at the Fabián García Research Center, located at 113 W. University Ave. in Las Cruces.
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NMSU Professor Awarded Grant for Aerodynamics Research in Aviation
Qiong Liu, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at New Mexico State University (NMSU), has been awarded a grant to study aerodynamics applications in aviation. Liu, who joined the NMSU College of Engineering faculty in January 2023, is leading the Flow Lab team in their quest to advance fluid mechanics through innovative research and development.
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NMSU film students to showcase at Gila Wilderness centennial celebration
The United States Forest Service is set to celebrate the 100th anniversary of New Mexico’s Gila Wilderness, the nation's first designated wilderness area, in early June. More than a dozen film students from New Mexico State University (NMSU) will contribute to the event by premiering seven short documentary films as part of the Gila Film Showcase.
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NMSU's Hunt Center partners with Startup Chihuahua for angel investing training
The Hunt Center for Entrepreneurship, situated at New Mexico State University’s Arrowhead Center, and Startup Chihuahua have announced a partnership to conduct a series of training sessions on angel investing. These sessions are aimed at members of the Borderplex and Chihuahua City region.
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NMSU to host Specialty Crop and Pesticide Applicator workshops on June 6
The New Mexico State University Cooperative Extension Service is set to host two workshops on June 6 at the New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum. The first workshop, the Specialty Crop workshop, will focus on crops such as lavender, yellowhorn, tomatoes, pomegranates, pistachios, figs and the basics of soil health. The second workshop, Pesticide Applicator training, will provide an opportunity for active New Mexico Department of Agriculture pesticide license holders to earn continuing education units.
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NMSU Library receives endowment gift honoring university founder John R. McFie
New Mexico State University's (NMSU) Library recently received a significant endowment gift from John Porter Bloom, the grandson of one of NMSU’s founders. The donation honors the legacy of John R. McFie and will bolster the Archives and Special Collections department.
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NMSU professor's phase two of bird genome research unveils new methods
The cataclysmic event known as the Cretaceous-Paleogene extinction, which wiped out approximately 76% of all known species on Earth, including dinosaurs, has been a topic of intense research for years. This mass extinction, caused by an asteroid impact near what is now the Yucatan Peninsula, is believed to have paved the way for the emergence of modern birds and mammals. However, this theory has long been contested.
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NMSU engineering students receive Tim Thompson Graduate Scholarship
Four students from the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at New Mexico State University (NMSU) have been recognized as recipients of the Tim Thompson Graduate Scholarship Fund in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. The honorees, Nicholas Hall, James Flesner, Roman Chavez, and Nathan Troutman, were celebrated at a ceremony on May 3.
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NMSU celebrates 21st annual Teaching Academy Gala: Honors educators and donors
New Mexico State University (NMSU) celebrated its 21st annual Teaching Academy Gala: Champagne and Chocolate on May 8, to honor members and donors. The Teaching Academy provides tools, strategies, and workshops to NMSU faculty, staff, and graduate instructors, empowering them to excel as educators and mentors.
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Graduates Celebrate Achievements at NMSU Spring 2024 Commencement ceremonies
New Mexico State University will award more than 2,000 degrees this week at commencement ceremonies honoring spring 2024 graduates.
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New Mexico State University Professor Receives Grant to Study Robotics in Chile Pepper Production
"In 2020, Mahdi Haghshenas-Jaryani, New Mexico State University mechanical and aerospace engineering assistant professor, began studying the use of robotics in chile pepper farming. Now, Haghshenas-Jaryani has been awarded a grant from the United States Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture. The three-year, $727,981 grant supports his project, 'Robot-Enabled Soil and Crops Monitoring for Precision Agriculture and Water Management in New Mexico Green Chile Pepper Farming.'
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New Mexico State University Art Professor's Journey of Artistic Evolution Through Teaching
When Craig Cully started teaching at New Mexico State University, his work consisted of mostly meticulous, small-scale paintings of high realism. Galleries across the United States were exhibiting and selling his work. After earning tenure as an art professor at NMSU, he began to rethink his practice.
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Title: Local Students Experience Day as NMSU Students Program
Local school children get a glimpse into the lives of NMSU students
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New Master’s of Engineering Degree at NMSU Offers Flexibility, Benefits to Students and Working Engineers
The College of Engineering at New Mexico State University provides a new program tailored to help individuals with an engineering bachelor’s degree obtain a professional master’s degree, known as a Master’s of Engineering or M.E.
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NMSU Agricultural Field Days Commence at Leyendecker Research Center on May 22
New Mexico State University’s Agricultural Experiment Station is set to launch its annual field day season at the Leyendecker Plant Science Research Center on May 22. The event will offer attendees the opportunity to delve into various research areas, including long-term soil health, guayule crops, chile breeding for mechanization, and agrivoltaics to safeguard chile crops from curly top.John Idowu, NMSU Extension agronomy specialist, highlighted that scientists at the center will be on hand to address inquiries related to ongoing research. He mentioned, "Information and...
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NMSU Honors Public Health Heroes at Ninth Annual Awards Ceremony
New Mexico State University’s Department of Public Health Sciences recently held its ninth annual Public Health Heroes Awards ceremony to recognize individuals making significant contributions to public health. The event, led by Humaira Rahman, assistant professor of public health sciences, coincided with National Public Health Week in early April.One of the honorees, Candyce Luna, an alumna of NMSU and an integrated operational support team manager at Holloman Air Force Base, was awarded the Individual Award for her work in building military health with innovative...
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Critical Approaches to Place focuses student research on community
New Mexico State University graduate student Esperanza Chairez Uriarte recently collaborated with community members in Las Cruces to create a zine titled “A New Zine Atlas of Las Cruces.” The zine, which explores the history and future of the area, was the result of a three-year curriculum funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.Chairez, who is pursuing a master’s degree in geography and environmental studies, emphasized the importance of community collaboration in the project. She explained, “The zine came together as a multi-vocal and creative exploration of...