EPSCoR in New Mexico: Supporting a Robust Research Ecosystem
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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.
Who: The course is aimed at graduate students and other researchers. You don’t need to have any previous knowledge of the tools that will be presented at the workshop.Where: Room B30 Zimmerman Library, 1 University of New Mexico, 87131. Get directions with OpenStreetMap or Google Maps.
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 2027 nomination application will open February 22 and close May 7.
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Earlier this month, more than 30 New Mexico EPSCoRians flew to New Orleans for the 2026 NSF EPSCoR Summit, held May 19–22. This year’s conference welcomed more than 600 participants and was organized by the American Association for the Advancement of Science.New Mexico had a strong presence at the 2026 EPSCoR Summit in New Orleans—showing up not only as attendees but also as facilitators, speakers, moderators, and poster presenters.
Join us for a conversation on Strengthening State Academy–EPSCoR Partnerships. We’ll share examples, explore new ideas, and connect colleagues across states. Register here: https://loom.ly/drxg6p8
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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.