Three proposals have been selected for 2026 NM EPSCoR RIO-NM Seed Award funding, with each project receiving $50,000 to support transformative research and capacity building. The first project, a multi-institutional collaboration led by PI Sungjin Kim (UNM) and co-PI Tara Newar (CNM), focuses on developing 3D-printed bone scaffolds to improve orthopedic care in rural New Mexico communities. The second project, led by PI Urbi Basu and co-PI Asiye Aziz Zanjani (NMT), will improve earthquake detection and hazard assessment in the Permian Basin.
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TechFest is an annual conference hosted by NM Tech Talks. TechFest brings together tech organizations to host various tracks under one, unified conference. This two-day conference will span tracks on Software, Artificial Intelligence, Climate & Advanced Energy, Entrepreneurship, and Tech Accessibility. TechFest 2026 will span the Innovation District in Downtown Albuquerque, NM. This will spear-head a collaborative tech ecosystem in New Mexico. As with all NM Tech Talks events, this conference is free and open to the public.
The Annual AISES National Conference is a unique, three-day event focusing on educational, professional, and workforce development for Indigenous peoples of North America and the Pacific Islands in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) studies and careers.More Info: https://aises.org/events/2027-national-conference/
The AISES National Conference has become the premier event for Indigenous STEM professionals and students, attracting over 3,500 members and attendees from the United States and Canada, and as far away as Alaska and Hawai’i.The annual AISES National Conference is a one-of-a-kind, three-day event focusing on educational, professional and workforce development! Attendees include Indigenous high school and college students, educators, professionals, tribal nations and tribal enterprises, universities, corporations, and government agencies.
The New Mexico Technology in Education (NMTIE) Conference is dedicated to inspiring K-12 and Higher Ed students and their teachers by highlighting new technology and its applications in education. Our goal is to bridge the gap between traditional learning and the digital future, providing students with the tools and knowledge they need to succeed in a tech-driven world.Join us for a transformative experience where New Mexico students, educators, and innovators explore the latest in educational technology.
EPSCoR in New Mexico: Supporting a Robust Research Ecosystem
Join this webinar to learn about new federal data management and sharing policies (DMSP) and implications for Principal Investigators. In addition, Dr. Wheeler will share tools for meeting the new requirements.
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NM EPSCoR State Committee Co-Chair John “Jack” Jekowski passed away on July 28, 2026. His contributions remain woven throughout New Mexico’s research and education ecosystems and he will be truly missed. “Jack Jekowski is one of the most intelligent, honest, thoughtful, and giving persons I have ever known.” - Barbara Kimbell
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NM EPSCoR has released an updated science and technology plan, developed in collaboration with the NM EPSCoR Jurisdictional Steering Committee, comprised of more than 20 representatives from New Mexico academic institutions, industry, national laboratories, and state government.