Message from the Dean

This month, we celebrate Engineers Week—a time to recognize the profound impact of engineering on our world and inspire the next generation of leaders and innovators. At NMSU, we take great pride in our College of Engineering (COE) students, faculty, and alumni who continually push the boundaries of research, technology, and problem-solving.

 

Throughout the week, we’ll host career-focused activities designed to connect students with industry leaders and provide valuable professional development opportunities. The celebration will culminate on Friday, February 21st, 2025 with the COE Bromilow Lecture, featuring alumna Dr. Imelda J. Atencio, Laser Division Chief at the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL). I encourage you to join us as we highlight the power of engineering to drive meaningful change.
 
 

David Jauregui, Ph.D.

Interim Dean

Adding to this excitement, I’m proud to share that NMSU will soon achieve R1 research status, placing us among the nation’s top research institutions. This designation reflects our dedication to groundbreaking research, student success, and meaningful contributions to our communities. As we look ahead, we remain committed to fostering innovation and creating opportunities that benefit New Mexico and beyond

College News

NMSU honors faculty for creative scholarly activity, community outreach at spring 2025 convocation 


Jessica Houston, Chemical and Materials Engineering professor, received the Westhafer Award for Excellence in Research and Creative Activity. The award is NMSU’s highest recognition for research.



Di Shi, associate professor of electrical and computer engineering in the College of Engineering, received the Mid-Career Award for STEM. In his research, Shi applies artificial intelligence and machine learning to improve the efficiency, reliability and resilience of power grids. 

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NMSU’s New Mexico Alliance for Minority Participation helps increase STEM graduates 

NM AMP, which is housed at NMSU, offers a range of opportunities, including the NM AMP STEM PREP program, which introduces university students to research earlier in their academic lives. 

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Zhang named 1st recipient of Hunt Center construction innovator award 

The Hunt Center for Entrepreneurship at NMSUs Arrowhead Center has named Qianyun (Gloria) Zhang, an assistant professor in the NMSU civil engineering department, as the first recipient of the Aggie Construction Innovator of the Year Award. 

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ConocoPhillips funds NMSU research to help secure water resources

ConocoPhillips has been involved with academic and research institutions to support research and technology development for treatment and appropriate reuse of treated produced water. ConocoPhillips recently contributed $100,000 to NMSU to support this essential work.

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NMSU engineering professor named AIAA Associate Fellow

Abdessattar Abdelkefi, professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering, was recently elected American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Associate Fellow. Read more here!

Campus news

U.S. News & World Report ranks NMSU among top 100 Best Online Programs 

NMSU earned multiple spots in the top 100 best online programs, including bachelor’s in psychology, bachelor’s for veterans, master’s in criminal justice, bachelor’s in business, master’s in information technology, and bachelor’s programs overall.

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NMSU must craft its own R1 culture 

Carnegie R1 status is awarded to research universities with the highest level of research activity in the United States. For NMSU, a land-grant institution, Carnegie R1 status is not a trophy left to gather dust on the presidential office mantle; it is a call to make a greater impact locally, statewide and beyond.Read more here

WATCH Engineering Stories: Cesar Gutierrez
Thomas and Brown Video

Inspired by a STEM program in middle school, Cesar Gutiérrez decided to pursue Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering when it came time for college. Now at NMSU, Cesar reconnects with mentors and even becomes a lead for SAE Mini Baja along with his friends.

Watch his story here!

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