UNM-led study finds that when it comes to networks, nature has an edge
March 18, 2026
Networks exist in both nature — such as biological systems like food webs and gene regulatory networks — and in engineered systems as seen in power grids. Though natural and engineered systems share an overarching goal — providing a mechanism for interacting components to transmit information — one system appears have a clear advantage, according to findings published recently by a University of New Mexico-led team. Read More...

Khraishi wins award for paper at ASEE conference
March 13, 2026
Tariq Khraishi, professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, was honored this month at a conference for a paper he authored. Read More...

As LOBOMotorsports director plans retirement, $1 million endowment ensures his legacy will continue
October 30, 2025
After more than 30 years with The University of New Mexico School of Engineering, John Russell, director of the LOBOMotorsports Formula SAE (FSAE) program and professor of mechanical engineering, will retire in May 2026. A $1 million gift from Jim and Ellen King will ensure his legacy continues. Read More...