Category: RIO NM

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 came presented their work, networked with peers, and experienced a professional scientific conference.
Two proposals have been selected for NM EPSCoR RIO-NM Seed Award funding, with each project receiving $50,000 to support transformative research and capacity building. The first project, led by PI Jiakai Zhang and co-PI Jun Zheng at New Mexico Tech, will create New Mexico’s first high-resolution Economic Development Index—providing state decision-makers with improved data to inform policy and infrastructure planning.
Science is full of groundbreaking discoveries, but how do we effectively share them with the world? This interactive workshop will equip you with the essential skills and knowledge to become a confident and compelling science communicator.
Research Infrastructure Optimization for New Mexico (RIO-NM) has announced the recipients of its Spring 2025 Supporting Undergraduate Research Experiences (SURE) awards, recognizing three innovative projects that will advance undergraduate research opportunities across the state. The awards, totaling $43,740, support diverse initiatives ranging from quantum technology research to artificial intelligence education and environmental remediation studies.
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Description:Science is full of groundbreaking discoveries, but how do we effectively share them with the world? This interactive workshop will equip you with the essential skills and knowledge to become a confident and compelling science communicator.Travel support may be available for those traveling more than 50 miles to participate. Workshop Sponsors: DREAM Center at NMSU and RIO-NM at NM EPSCoR 
Description:Science is full of groundbreaking discoveries, but how do we effectively share them with the world? This interactive workshop will equip you with the essential skills and knowledge to become a confident and compelling science communicator.Travel support may be available for those traveling more than 50 miles to participate. Workshop Sponsors: DREAM Center at NMSU and RIO-NM at NM EPSCoR
Research Infrastructure Optimization for New Mexico (RIO-NM) held its first Early Career Workshop on June 3-4 at UNM's Center for High Technology Materials in Albuquerque. Led by NM EPSCoR, RIO-NM is an NSF EPSCoR E-CORE project focused on strengthening New Mexico's research ecosystem. The two-day event brought together 18 postdoctoral researchers and early-career faculty from six institutions across the state.