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NMSU Selected as Testing Site for Cisco Hologram Technology
New Mexico State University has been chosen as one of the testing sites for Cisco's hologram technology, aiming to revolutionize online learning experiences. Andrew Sedillo, director of microcredentials instructional design for NMSU Global Campus, expressed the significance of the opportunity, stating, "The idea is for them to give us the opportunity to play around with it and see if there's a market for it, and give them an opportunity to make some updates to the application."The NMSU team overseeing the beta testing includes Robbie Grant, director of academic...
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NMSU Accepting Applications for NM PREP Academy
The Office of Outreach and Recruiting in New Mexico State University’s College of Engineering is currently accepting applications for the NM PREP Middle School Academy and NM PREP High School Academy, set to take place this summer at the Las Cruces campus. The program, which has been running for over eight years, aims to spark student interest in STEM, specifically in engineering, through hands-on activities.Clara Raley, STEM program manager, expressed excitement about the upcoming program, stating, “This summer, we are excited to once again provide this wonderful program...
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NMSU’s J. Paul Taylor Symposium Explores Social Justice for Women, LGBTQ+ Communities
New Mexico State University is set to host the 19th annual J. Paul Taylor Social Justice Symposium on April 10, focusing on "Transformative Leadership: Women, Gender Diversity, and Social Justice." The event, organized by NMSU’s gender and sexuality studies, aims to honor the leadership contributions of women and LGBTQ+ individuals in various sectors.M. Catherine Jonet, associate professor of gender and sexuality studies at NMSU, highlighted the significance of the symposium, stating, “It honors the leadership contributions of women and LGBTQ+ folks across the NMSU system,...
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Faculty Focus: Andrea Orzoff Enhances Student Opportunities at NMSU
Andrea Orzoff, an associate professor of history at New Mexico State University and faculty fellow in the William Conroy Honors College, has been actively involved in expanding student opportunities at the university. Orzoff, who has been leading the university’s Fellowships Office since 2021, plays a crucial role in helping numerous students each semester in their quest to broaden their educational horizons both nationally and internationally.The Fellowships Office, located within the Honors College, is a valuable resource for the entire NMSU community. It offers...
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New headshot booth at NMSU offers professional images for campus community
New Mexico State University has unveiled a new resource on campus aimed at providing professional headshot services to its students, faculty, staff, and visitors. The Nusenda Professional Headshot Booth, located in the Corbett Center Student Union, offers a convenient and free way for individuals to obtain high-quality headshots for various purposes."We're grateful for our partnership with Nusenda Credit Union and for their generous financial support of the professional headshot booth," expressed Tony Marin, assistant vice president for Student Affairs at NMSU. "Nusenda...
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NMSU Foundation to host 1888 Minutes of Giving April 23-24
The NMSU Foundation is gearing up to launch a new flash fundraising campaign, titled Founders Day: 1888 Minutes of Giving, in honor of New Mexico State University's founding in 1888. The campaign will run from 10 a.m. on April 23 to 5:28 p.m. on April 24, totaling 1,888 minutes of continuous fundraising to support 24 different programs at NMSU.Jason Arvizu, assistant vice president of alumni relations and annual giving at the NMSU Foundation, expressed the significance of the campaign, stating, “This campaign pays tribute to the visionaries who founded NMSU over a century...
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NMSU’s Pitch Deck Sprint accepting applications from NM tech startups
New Mexico State University’s Arrowhead Center is set to provide its Pitch Deck Sprint online accelerator for tech startups located in New Mexico. The program, part of the Scale Up New Mexico initiative, aims to enhance the pitch deck presentations of entrepreneurs and startups in the state.“The Pitch Deck Sprint program stands as a pivotal resource for New Mexico's entrepreneurs, offering vital support that is instrumental in refining their pitch presentations,” said Dana Catron, deputy director of Arrowhead Center. “This initiative not only equips them with the tools to...
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NMSU students win 2024 regional Outstanding Leadership Awards
The National Orientation Directors Association (NODA) named two New Mexico State University students as its Undergraduate and Graduate Outstanding Student Leaders of 2024 at its Regional Conference on March 16. Nevaeh Smith and Ishtiaq Ahmed were awarded for their exceptional leadership skills and contributions to NMSU's orientation programs.Nevaeh Smith expressed her gratitude for the recognition, stating, “Earning the Outstanding Undergraduate Award was an unexpected, but well appreciated, surprise... makes the hard work I’ve put into NMSU’s orientation program worth...
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NMSU’s College of Engineering Awarded $4.8 Million Department of Energy Grant
New Mexico State University has been awarded a $4.8 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Environmental Management to enhance research and workforce skills in the field of radioactive tank waste management. The grant, which spans over three years, will benefit various departments within NMSU and collaborating institutions.Leading the project is NMSU Chemical and Materials Engineering Associate Professor Catherine Brewer, who expressed the goal of the initiative, stating, "The goal of this project is to give students the knowledge, experiences and...
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NMSU names Mónica Torres next interim president, launches new search
NMSU Board of Regents has selected Mónica Torres, chancellor of NMSU system community colleges, as the next interim president of the NMSU system. Torres will take over the position from current Interim President Jay Gogue on May 1. Regents Chair Ammu Devasthali expressed confidence in Torres, stating, “Dr. Torres is an accomplished and visionary leader with a deep commitment to student success and a wealth of institutional knowledge of the NMSU system.”Devasthali also acknowledged Gogue's service, thanking him for his leadership over the past year and noting that he will...
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Cohort Completes Scale Up NM’s Business Model Sprint for Tech Startups
The Scale Up New Mexico program recently celebrated the completion of its Business Model Sprint business acceleration program by its first 2024 cohort. The initiative, aimed at supporting founders of tech startups in New Mexico, helped startups advance in understanding their customer base, achieving product-market fit, and developing efficient sales tactics.Carlos Murguia, the Scale Up NM program manager, expressed his excitement about the progress made by the startups, stating, “We are incredibly thrilled with the remarkable progress our startups have made throughout the...
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NMSU students earn scholarships from National Retail Federation
Two students from New Mexico State University, Hai Chau Le and Natalia Ochoa, both undergraduate students in NMSU’s Fashion Merchandising and Design program, have been awarded scholarships by the National Retail Federation. The scholarships include all-expense paid trips to New York City to attend the NRF’s annual conference and participate in its student program.According to Kelley Coffeen, an associate professor in the Fashion Merchandising and Design program at NMSU, "Hai and Natalie applied for these scholarships and competed against college students around the...
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Faculty Focus: Chaitanya Mahajan Revolutionizing Additive Manufacturing at NMSU
Industrial engineering Assistant Professor Chaitanya Mahajan recently shared his enthusiasm for interdisciplinary research and collaboration at New Mexico State University (NMSU). Mahajan, who joined the NMSU faculty in April 2023, focuses on synthesizing new functional materials and designing print strategies for multi-material deposition techniques.Speaking about his experience at NMSU, Mahajan expressed his passion for interdisciplinary research, stating, “Interdisciplinary research is my favorite aspect of working at NMSU. It fosters a culture of collaboration and...
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NMSU Electrical Engineering Students’ Papers Accepted for American Control Conference
Two electrical and computer engineering students from New Mexico State University, Diego Said Chavez Arana and Omar Alejandro Garcia Alcantara, have had papers accepted for publication at the prestigious American Control Conference to be held in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, in July.Diego Said Chavez Arana’s paper will be featured in the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers journal Communications Letters, while Omar Alejandro Garcia Alcantara’s paper will be presented at the American Control Conference. Luis Rodolfo Garcia Carrillo, assistant professor of...
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NMSU to host Fulbright Week beginning today
New Mexico State University will host Fulbright Week this week featuring four sessions on Fulbright opportunities for both students and faculty. According to Andrea Orzoff, director of the Fellowships Office at NMSU, the Fulbright Program provides students with the chance to explore opportunities beyond the United States. Orzoff emphasized, "Through Fulbright, NMSU students have won full funding for an academic year, to do amazing things outside the U.S." She added, "They have earned master’s degrees in the United Kingdom, taught English in Romania, and researched arid-land...
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New Mexico Film "Little Brother" to Open the Las Cruces International Film Festival April 3
The Las Cruces International Film Festival is set to kick off its opening night with showings of the New Mexico film "Little Brother," directed by Sheridan O’Donnell, a Korean American writer and director. The film, which has garnered multiple award nominations and accolades, will be featured on April 3 at the Allen Theatre Cineport 10 at 700 S. Telshor Boulevard."We are looking forward to the filmmakers and stars of the film who will attend and greet the audience and host a question-and-answer session after the screenings," expressed Ross Marks, the festival's executive...
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NMSU Board of Regents to convene for special meeting March 28
The Board of Regents of New Mexico State University has announced a special meeting scheduled for 8 a.m. on Thursday, March 28. The meeting will take place virtually on Zoom and will be livestreamed for public viewing at https://regents.nmsu.edu/regent-meetings/.According to the information provided, individuals interested in attending or participating in the meeting can access copies of the agenda at https://regents.nmsu.edu/regent-meetings/. The Board of Regents has also made accommodations for individuals with disabilities, stating, "If you are an individual with a...
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NMSU Extension to host Biochar and Soil Health Field Day April 24
New Mexico State University’s Cooperative Extension Service will host a Biochar and Soil Health field day on April 24 at the Leyendecker Plant Science Center in La Mesa, New Mexico. The event aims to educate participants on the impacts of different management practices on soil health and crop growth, as well as provide a demonstration on how to prepare biochar.According to John Idowu, Extension Plant Sciences Extension specialist and Extension agronomist, "The event will demonstrate how to produce biochar from local wood wastes and discuss the impact of biochar on soil...
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NMSU Tombaugh Scholar’s Research Explores Giant Planets
Stephen Markham, the latest Tombaugh Scholar at New Mexico State University, is delving into the seismology of giant planets such as Jupiter, Saturn, and Uranus. Markham's research adds a new dimension to the studies of atmospheric phenomena at the giant planet cloud tops conducted at NMSU's astronomy department.According to Nancy Chanover, an astronomy professor at NMSU, Markham's research brings excitement to the field, stating, “Steve Markham’s research on the interiors and deep atmospheres of the giant planets adds an exciting dimension to the previous and ongoing...
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Staff Spotlight: Michelle Gavin, Office of Research Integrity and Compliance
Michelle Gavin, a research integrity coordinator at the Office of Research Integrity and Compliance at NMSU, has been an integral part of the university's research support system since 2011. With a background spanning various sectors like corporate business, government, higher education, and national defense security, Gavin's expertise has been crucial in ensuring research compliance and protecting human participants.Gavin, who joined NMSU in 2003, has been actively involved in STEM-related outreach and education programs, as well as serving on various university...