Category: Community

The 2025 edition of the New Mexico Journal of Science, a peer-reviewed publication produced jointly by the New Mexico Academy of Science and New Mexico EPSCoR, is now publicly accessible at https://www.nmas.org/2025-nmjs.

The NM EPSCoR Mentor Award recognizes mentors in STEM research and education who demonstrate excellence in supporting students’ academic, research, and career endeavors, and in creating supportive environments for all students. Eligible nominees are faculty, staff, or postdocs in a STEM field at a New Mexico institution. The 2026 nomination application will open in late February and close May 15, 2026.

 We welcome community members, parents, students of all ages, and educators to the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center for a FREE Indigenous Pi Day Celebration!

Calling all STEM instructors! Join us for a quantum education workshop designed to introduce community college and undergraduate faculty across NM to the fast-growing field of quantum information science.  

ALBUQUERQUE — On November 15, the 12th annual New Mexico Research Symposium (NMRS) drew 77 student researchers for its poster session, nearly double the participation from previous years. More than 200 students, faculty, scientists, researchers, and community members from across the state presented their work, networked with peers, and experienced a professional scientific conference.

Description:Nerd Nite is a series of silly, approachable, and informative talks that takes place in bars in 100+ cities around the world.Our talks:Title: Killer RobotsBlurb: What does an aerial torpedo crash in Ohio have to do with a sneak attack in Ukraine or a robot that can’t tell trees from people? The history of machines made to kill on their own is darkly comic and never more relevant.Bio: Kelsey D. Atherton is an awards winning military technology journalist who now works in advocacy for a less explode-y world.

 Join our conversation and community building around Native Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics (Native STEAM) in NM. What does it mean to be in STEM? How can it be inclusive? What does this mean for community building around our overlapping roles such as students, educators, professionals, parents, community members? We are hoping this conversation will lead to networking and collective goal setting to reimagine the future of STEAM in Native Communities.

After a remarkable four-decade career marked by groundbreaking research, educational leadership, and a commitment to diversity in scientific fields, Professor Laura J. Crossey, a distinguished professor of Earth & Planetary Sciences at the University of New Mexico (UNM), retired in January 2025.Throughout her illustrious career, Crossey was a pivotal figure in New Mexico's scientific community. Her contributions to NM EPSCoR span multiple projects that advanced understanding of critical environmental and energy challenges and opportunities in New Mexico.

 The NM SMART Grid Center continues to showcase its innovative prowess. During our 6th project year, we reported three significant achievements to NSF which underscored the Center's commitment to advancing energy technology and fostering community engagement.  Read our short (250 words or less) summary of each.... 

 View the original NSF press release here