University of New Mexico School of Engineering

04/28/2025

Thank you to everyone who came out for our Explore the School of Engineering event! Interested in setting up a tour on another day? Visit goto.unm.edu/soetours.

04/21/2025

Congratulations to UNM's 2025 Goldwater Scholars! Alex Knigge, a third-year student in the Department of Computer Science, is among three recipients at UNM this year.

"Being selected as a Goldwater Scholar is a huge honor, and I'm deeply grateful for this recognition of my research efforts. It's incredibly exciting to receive support for my passion to advance sustainable computing and environmental modeling," Knigge said.

https://news.unm.edu/news/three-lobos-selected-as-goldwater-scholars #:~:text=Three%20Lobos%2C%20Alex%20Knigge%2C%20Anthony,of%20U.S.%20Senator%20Barry%20M.

04/18/2025

Join us for our School of Engineering Open House next weekend! Learn about degree program info, research labs, student organizations and scholarships!

04/15/2025

Preparing a new recipe from a cookbook usually means a trip to the grocery store for fresh ingredients, but a new recipe book created by a postdoctoral fellow at The University of New Mexico School of Engineering calls for used eggshells over eggs.

Fiona Bell, a postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Computer Science Hand and Machine Lab, recently created a sustainable recipe book for common, at-home 3D printers titled “Biomaterial Recipes for 3D Printing: A Cookbook of Sustainable and Extrudable Bio-Pastes.” The book includes recipes made from orange peels, sawdust, and tree leaves. It also teaches readers how to get creative with the materials available to them and test their own recipes.

https://news.unm.edu/news/a-recipe-for-sustainable-3d-printing

04/09/2025

Preparing catalysts by sending hot, steamy car exhaust over them could improve their efficiency and reduce the amount of rare and expensive metals required in vehicle catalytic converters and many other emission control and industrial processes.

Reporting in the journal, Nature, an international team of researchers found that the hot car exhaust containing nitrogen oxides and carbon monoxide caused a previously unknown reaction that, used proactively, can significantly improve catalytic activity.

Preparing catalysts by sending hot, steamy car exhaust over them could improve their efficiency and reduce the amount of rare and expensive metals required in vehicle catalytic converters and many other emission control and industrial...

04/07/2025

Late one night in February, as Fernando Moreu sat in his office wrapping up work in the Centennial Engineering Center, he felt something unusual – the building was vibrating. He waited for it to pass and soon learned there had been an earthquake in west Texas that had been felt all the way in Albuquerque.

“I was in my office on the third floor on a Friday night and I thought the floor was moving and making a mysterious, unique noise. I did not like too much that unique feeling. I waited a little and it went away. I checked the website and there it was: a 10:23 p.m. earthquake,” said Moreu, an associate professor in the Gerald May Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering.

The 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar last month only reemphasized what Moreu had already been thinking– tomorrow’s engineers must be prepared to design for and respond to the unpredictable disasters that could strike anywhere at any time.

Learn how the School of Engineering is preparing students to design for earthquake resilience: https://news.unm.edu/news/unm-preparing-students-to-respond-to-the-next-large-earthquake

04/01/2025

Imagine this: It’s the 4th quarter with five minutes left, and both teams are tied in the biggest rivalry football game of the season. It’s a nail-biter, but you’re hungry. You dash to the concession stand quickly for a snack but miss the game-winning touchdown.

Younes Slaoui, a UNM Computer Science student, created a new app so fans won’t miss a touchdown for a treat.

Don't want to miss the game? No worries. A UNM Engineering student created an app that provides in-seat food delivery to fans during sporting events.

03/28/2025

When Erin Lawlor wraps up her semesters as a mechanical engineering student at The University of New Mexico, she returns home to Anchorage, Alaska and spends summers working as a volunteer firefighter.

Her firefighting experience helped inspire an undergraduate research project on materials testing and fire safety that won second place in the Best Student Paper Competition at the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Gulf-Southwest Section Conference, earlier this month.

Lawlor was mentored by Mechanical Engineering Professor Tariq Khraishi throughout the project.

Read more about the research on https://engineering.unm.edu/news/2025/03/students-fire-safety-research-wins-asee-conference-award.html.

03/27/2025

Spring looks good on the Centennial Engineering Center 🌸

03/21/2025

🗣️Calling all high school students! The deadline to apply for UNM’s Engineering and Computing Summer Academy has been extended to April 15. Tuition for the programs is fully covered.

🔬The Commuter Program takes place June 2-27 and will offer students STEM activities and learning experiences in engineering and computer science fields. The program includes themed weeks, field trips and a variety of hands-on activities. Lunch is provided daily. Applications from rising high school freshman and sophomores are preferred.

🚉The Residential Program is scheduled for June 7-25 and is held in partnership with the Federal Highway Administration and the NM Department of Transportation. It will introduce students to the transportation industry and STEM fields. Room and board are included. Applications from rising high school juniors and seniors are preferred.

Learn more about how to apply on goto.unm.edu/ess-camps.

03/20/2025

Join the UNM School of Engineering and the Anderson School of Management for “Entrepreneur’s Playbook: Tech Startups & Venture Capital in NM,” a panel discussion on technology, startups and entrepreneurship.

📍Location: Centennial Engineering Center
🎤Panel at 5:30 p.m. in Larrañaga Auditorium
🍴Dinner at 6:30 p.m. in Stamm Commons
💻RSVP at goto.unm.edu/techstartup

This event is the final Spring installment of the Dean’s Distinguished Lecture Series. The panel and dinner are free and open to the public.

03/17/2025

More than 500 university students, scientists, and job recruiters from around the country are expected to flock to The University of New Mexico in early April to attend “Old and Nu,” the 2025 American Nuclear Society (ANS) Student Conference, which is...

03/14/2025

Happy Pi Day, Lobo Engineers! Thank you to the Engineering Student Council for organizing an awesome event!

03/11/2025

Hey, Class of 2025! Graduation is right around the corner 🎓 The School of Engineering Spring Convocation will be held at 2 p.m. on May 17 at The Pit. Find all the details on graduation-engineering.unm.edu.

03/10/2025

Congratulations to Assistant Professor Shuya Wei for her selection as a recipient of the New Mexico Technology Council's 2025 NM Women in Tech Award! Wei’s research focuses on understanding the fundamentals of electrochemical processes and the development of next-generation high-energy batteries.

https://engineering.unm.edu/news/2025/03/wei-selected-as-new-mexico-women-in-tech-awardee.html

03/10/2025

Congratulations to Assistant Professor Shuya Wei for her selection as a recipient of the New Mexico Technology Council's 2025 NM Women in Tech Award! Wei’s research focuses on understanding the fundamentals of electrochemical processes and the development of next-generation high-energy batteries.

https://engineering.unm.edu/news/2025/03/wei-selected-as-new-mexico-women-in-tech-awardee.html

03/07/2025

Thank you, Dr. Edward Blandford, for returning to campus to discuss Kairos Power and your transition from academia to the private sector. Our Dean’s Distinguished Lecturers bring great insight about innovation and entrepreneurship to our school community. Keep an eye out for more information about our next event happening April 2.

03/06/2025

Engineering graduates are needed more than ever as job growth in the field continues to outpace the overall U.S. labor market. To help meet this demand, engineering schools will need to recruit and retain students representative of the gender, racial and ethnic diversity of the U.S. population. The inaugural JEADI Summit held last week helped UNM School of Engineering faculty, staff and students develop next steps to improve student success, foster inclusive excellence, and improve climate.

Read more: https://engineering.unm.edu/news/2025/03/engineering-school-fosters-inclusive-excellence-with-two-day-summit.html