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School of Engineering faculty awarded 5 NSF CAREERs
June 18, 2026
Five faculty members in The University of New Mexico School of Engineering (SoE) have received National Science Foundation CAREER Awards in what is believed to be a single-year record for the school. Read More...

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UNM’s Solar Splash team places 3rd in national competition
June 9, 2026
The University of New Mexico Solar Splash team placed 3rd at the UPS Battery Center Solar Splash competition held in Springfield, Ohio over the weekend. Read More...

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UNM leads $1.6M ONR grant to develop high-efficiency propulsion engine
May 5, 2026
Inside a University of New Mexico research lab, a novel propulsion engine operates at extremely high frequencies, promising to deliver a new avenue for clean energy — but first, researchers have to find materials that can survive the conditions. Read More...

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