News & Events
Christina Salas: important research at Mayo Clinic
UNM Nanoscience and Microsystems student Christina Salas is featured in the article, "Technical women of color: a difference today, a legacy for tomorrow", from Diversity/Careers in Engineering & Information Technology.
Laura Montoya Loves The Magic Of Chemistry
SOCORRO, N.M., April 30, 2012 – Laura Montoya is a rare sophomore who is being named a Macey Scholar for her junior year. She worked at Sandia National Laboratory two summers – before entering school at New MExico Tech – and again during the 2011 summer in the Research Experience for Undergraduate program in conjunction with the University of New Mexico. She is also the president of the New Mexico Tech student chapter of the American Chemical Society, also known as the Chemistry Club. She is also a summer REU student in the Nanoscience and Microsystems program.
GRADUATION PARTY & CEREMONY INFO
The largest group of NSMS students will walk in the upcoming School of Engineering convocation. We want to celebrate all NSMS graduates! We are currently planning an event on Thursday, May 10th beginning at 4:00 PM at the UNM Faculty Club. Please, SAVE THE DATE! The event will celebrate all past and current graduates. We hope you will mark your calendars and join us.
Graduation Details (for the curious):
To the best of my knowledge all graduates (18!) have opted to walk. So, come and cheer them on!
UNM School of Engineering Spring Convocation
Date: May 11, 2012
Time: Ceremony begins at 7:00 PM
Location: Kiva Auditorium, Albuquerque Convention Center, downtown
The School of Engineering Convocation Ceremony
The Convocation is the School's own ceremony specifically to honor graduates, in the presence of their family and friends. The ceremony opens with a formal processional led by the School's Deans, Department Chairs, visiting dignitaries, faculty, and graduating students. Short remarks are given by the Dean and others, followed by the keynote speaker and student speakers.
Graduate Recognition
After the speakers address the audience, each graduating student is individually recognized on stage. Bachelors candidates are called by name and greeted by the Dean and their departmental faculty and staff as they exit the stage. Masters and doctoral students are greeted by the Dean and his/her Department Chair or Program Director, and then hooded by his/her major professor or designee.
Graduating Students
Family and friends are cordially invited to attend. Cap and gown is the appropriate dress for graduates. "Civilian" dress is also acceptable. Caps and gowns can be obtained from the UNM Bookstore. If you wish to send formal announcements to your family and friends, you can purchase them at the bookstore as well.
Wheelchair access is available. If you need special accommodations such as an interpreter for yourself or your guests or wheelchair access, please contact April Davidson at 505-277-5521.
Maps
Parking map for paid parking around the Convention Center. Primary parking is available at the Convention Center Garage (Martin Luther King Blvd & Broadway), with overflow parking available at the Civic Plaza garage (Marquette & 3rd St.). Event parking in these garages is $6.00 per vehicle, without in/out privileges.
Virtual tour of the Convention Center
Click on the Virtual Tour button in green on the left of the page; it shows the location of the Kiva Auditorium. The Kiva auditorium is the red dot on the West Complex (upper left floor plan in blue).
UNM Commencement
The UNM Commencement Ceremony is 9:00 am, Saturday, May 12 at the University Arena ("the Pit").
Science article: Does a Professional Science Master's Degree Pay Off?
A recent article in ScienceCareers from the journal Science. Read the article by Sheila Tobias: Does a Professional Science Master's Degree Pay Off?
The Art of Systems Biology & Nanoscience: March 30/31, 2012
Research in advanced microscopy, nanoscale engineering and computer simulations creates beautiful images as well as new knowledge. You are invited to explore some of the newest and most fascinating images during a two-day public celebration at 333 Montenzuma Annex in the rail yard area of Santa Fe on March 30 and 31.
More information and free registration: stmc.health.unm.edu/art
Nanoscience and Microsystems Outreach Event: February 29, 2012
On February 29th from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM, 22 graduate students from the Nanoscience and Microsystems program and affiliated grants/scholarships are going to meet at Bellhaven Elementary School (8701 Princess Jeanne, NE). These graduate students will be hosting a family science night, called "Nano World" for students and families from the school. We will be using kits provided by grant award to the NSMS program by the NISE network (http://www.nisenet.org/nanodays/events) as well as a few tried and true demos not included in the awarded NISE kits. This will be our second year doing the event. Last year we had 14 graduate student participate and over 200 students and family members attend.
New Mexico Cancer Nanoscience and Microsystems Training Center Recruitment Event: February 22, 2012
Come learn more about the The New Mexico Cancer Nanoscience and Microsystems Training Center (CNTC). February 22nd at 12:00 noon in the Stamm room of the Centennial Engineering Center, lunch provided.
KNME's 'Connect' features Nanoscience and Microsystems faculty Jeffrey Brinker
This month, KNME's "Connect" features Jeffrey Brinker, UNM professor in Chemical and Nuclear Engineering, Molecular Genetics and Microbiology. On the cutting edge of materials science, Brinker is developing nanoscale materials for curing cancer, microelectronics and energy harvesting. Connect airs Thursday, Feb.16 at 7:00 PM on KNME 5.1 and Sunday, Feb. 19 at 5:00 PM on KNMD 9.1. Website: http://www.knme.org/connect/
The next CNTC application deadline is March 15, 2012
The New Mexico Cancer Nanotechnology Training Center (CNTC) provides stipends and interdisciplinary training to graduate students and postdocs whose interdisciplinary research uses nanoscience and nanoscience-enabled microsystems to understand the fundamental properties of cancer cells and to discover and develop diagnostic, prognostic and therapeutic tools with potential to reduce suffering and death due to cancer. Students may be enrolled in the Biomedical Sciences Graduate Program on the UNM North Campus or in any of the Physical Sciences and Engineering Programs, including NSMS, on South Campus. Support will be allocated based on the academic qualifications of the student and his/her advisors, the scientific merit of the project, and the likelihood that the fellowship will work as "glue" to enhance interactions between physical and biomedical scientists working at the interface of nanoscience and cancer. Fellowship support is for one year, renewable for a second year based on good progress. Tuition, fees and health insurance will be paid in addition to the stipend.
Applications from minorities and women are encouraged. Postdocs and students who are NOT US citizens MAY apply for these fellowships. CNTC fellows may work at UNM and at partnering institutions, including the Los Alamos and Sandia National Labs. The next CNTC application deadline is March 15 for students seeking fellowship support beginning June 1, 2012. For more information, please see the CNTC How to Apply page.
January 12, 2012: Classes of Interest to NSMS Students
Please take a look at the Spring 2012 Classes of Interest to NSMS Students
December 13, 2011: Please join us in congratulating the newest NSMS graduates!New NSMS graduates!
Summer Graduates
Masters Graduates:
Noel Dawson, Paul Durfee, Michael Robson, Haytham Soliman, Adam Tsosie
PhD Graduates:
Ryan Molecke
Fall Graduates
Masters Graduates:
Alexey Belyaev, Mekensey Buley, Andrea Gonzales, Robin Kalinich
November 30, 2011: New NSMS Graduate Student Association Officers
Elections were held on October 7th.
Congratulations to the newly elected 2011-2012 NSMS-GSA. The new NSMS GSA officers are:
Noel Dawson, President
Anh-Dung Le, Vice President
Amber McBride, Secretary/Treasurer
Eric Hill, Curriculum Representative
Matt Rush, GSA Representative
September 30, 2011: The first Nanoscience and Microsystems Research Conference hosted by the NSMS Graduate Student Association
The NSMS Graduate Student Association invites all UNM students with nano-focused projects, including those working at Sandia and Los Alamos National Labs, to participate in a student-run Nanoscience and Microsystems Research Conference on September 30th from 2:00 - 5:00 PM. The event will be a fun, low stress opportunity for all students to share their research, practice their presentation skills and foster a more collaborative environment.
The event will consist of short 10-minute talks and a poster session with food and drink. A few faculty members have been invited to serve as judges to award prizes for the 'best' presentations and posters.
Submit a short abstract (less than 200 words) to nsmsgsa@unm.edu about your research by September 16th. Here is the template to use 
. Everyone wll have the opportunity to present a research poster but please
indicate if you would like to give a short talk.
September 21, 2011: Leseman Receives NSF CAREER Award
September 21, 2011: Zayd Leseman, associate professor of mechanical engineering, has received a National Science Foundation CAREER award to develop methods for modeling and characterizing Phononic Crystals or PnCs. Leseman is actively involved in the NSMS program and teaching one of the core courses on Microsystems. Continue reading Leseman Receives NSF CAREER Award »
September 16, 2011: The NSMS IGERT and The Chemistry Department at UNM Present Dr. Jeff Miller
Dr. Jeff Miller
Argonne National Laboratory
"X-Ray Spectroscopy in Catalysis Research: Application to Au Catalysts"
Friday, September 16th at 3:00 PM
Centennial Auditorium, Centennial Engineering Reception preceding talk in the Stamm Room at 2:30 PM
Download the flier 
July 25, 2011: Jeff Brinker receives 2011 R&D 100 Award
Jeff Brinker, Distinguished and Regents’ Professor of Chemical and Nuclear Engineering, won a 2011 R&D 100 Award for Biomimetic Membranes for Water Desalination, a solution to address the global challenge of clean water. Continue reading Jeff Brinker receives 2011 R&D 100 Award »
May 25, 2011: Greg Smith finalist in 2011 IGERT poster competition
UNM student Gregory Smith (PhD Candidate Chemistry, NSMS IGERT Fellow) recently competed in the annual IGERT poster competition, which was conducted online for the first time. A total of 135 students participated, each representing the many diverse IGERT programs across the country. Smith earned a spot as one of 24 finalists for the 2011 IGERT poster competition. Continue reading Greg Smith finalist in 2011 IGERT poster competition »
April 25, 2011: Brinker group's Protocell Paper published in Nature Materials
Led by Jeff Brinker from the UNM/Sandia joint Advanced Materials Lab, the research team includes recent UNM PhD graduates Carlee Ashley and Eric Carnes, current UNM graduate students Paul Durfee and Nick Carroll, and faculty and scientists from the UNM School of Engineering, the UNM Cancer Center and Sandia National Labs. Continue reading Brinker group's Protocell Paper published in Nature Materials »
April 14, 2011: UNM Technology Business Plan Competition Winners
NSMS students Michael Robson (PhD, Nanoscience & Microsystems) and Haytham Soliman (MBA, MOT; MS/PSM, Nanoscience & Microsystems) were both on winning teams at this year's UNM Technology Business Plan Competition (TBPC). Continue reading UNM Technology Business Plan Competition Winners »