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.
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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.
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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.
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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....
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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.
The NM Women in Tech Awards recognize the remarkable women in New Mexico who are driving innovation and excellence in their tech-related fields and inspiring and empowering others to pursue careers in the tech industry.
What is the goal? To provide opportunities for non-tenured AND tenured investigators to develop their individual research potential through extended collaborative visits to the Nation’s premier private, governmental, or academic research centers. Only investigators from research universities and primarily undergraduate institutions in EPSCoR states (including NM) are eligible to apply. What’s new in 2024?Changes impacting both Tracks:
Three days of events! National Day of Racial HealingJanuary 16, 4 PM - 9 PM:Free to registerFree childcare providedFlamenco dance performanceTelemundo broadcastFacilitated discussionDinner providedTwo Worlds & High Desert PlaybackJanuary 17, 4 PM - 8 PM:
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On November 4th, researchers from across the state convened for the 2023 New Mexico Research Symposium (NMRS), an annual event jointly organized by NM EPSCoR, New Mexico Academy of Science, and the Central New Mexico Local Section of the American Chemical Society.