Event Category: Education & Outreach

Fall 2024 NMSU Postdoc Symposium

New Mexico Postdoc Symposium on Friday, September 20, 2024 in synch with the National Postdoc Appreciation Week. The symposium is open to all postdocs across New Mexico including national labs and UNM as well as UTEP. There will be several opportunities to network and engage in professional development as well as a catered lunch

The cost to attend is free (we are not offering travel stipends, however). Registration will close on Friday, July 31, 2024

Building an Advanced Energy Ecosystem in New Mexico

Join policymakers, researchers, industry, entrepreneurs, investors, and others to learn about cutting-edge technologies in the race to decarbonize and how New Mexico can be the global leader in the future of energy. Learn about cutting-edge technologies in the race to decarbonize and how New Mexico can be the global leader in the future of energy.

Cost to attend: $250.00 - $300.00

New Mexico Postdocs Hone Communication Skills at Science Communication Workshop

Author
Brittney Van Der Werff

 

A recent NSF EPSCoR-funded project highlighted a surprising gap between the goals and preparation of postdoctoral researchers. The study found that nearly seven out of ten postdocs considered explaining science to the public a key part of their future careers. Yet, a staggering six in ten reported little to no training in this vital skill.

2023 New Mexico Journal of Science

Author
Brittney Van Der Werff

The 2023 New Mexico Journal of Science, published by the New Mexico Academy of Science and New Mexico EPSCoR, is now available for public viewing. This year's Journal includes poster and oral session abstracts from the 2023 New Mexico Research Symposium. Also included are four papers authored by New Mexico researchers investigating topics ranging from ocean litter to the use of local honey to treat antibiotic resistant infections.

Directed Energy Day @ UNM

Purpose: To invite regional universities, industry, and national labs to learn about what we are planning to do (nurture a Directed Energy Ecosystem in the SW).

Event Highlights:

  • Overview of the Directed Energy Center
  • Technical/Industry/Workforce development talks
  • Networking

Part Two: DOE Science Graduate Student Research Award Assistance Workshop

Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Science is pleased to announce that the Office of Science Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) program is now accepting applications for the 2024 solicitation 1 cycle. Applications are due on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. ET.

Application assistance workshop:

  • April 18, 2024, 2:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m. ET

Part One: DOE Science Graduate Student Research Award Assistance Workshop

Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Science is pleased to announce that the Office of Science Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) program is now accepting applications for the 2024 solicitation 1 cycle. Applications are due on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. ET.

Application workshops:

  • March 7, 2024, 2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m. ET
  • April 18, 2024, 2:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m. ET