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As we prepare to wind down the year, I am left with an overwhelming feeling of pride in the collective impact of the research conducted within the College of Arts & Sciences. This is the time of year when we are working to put the final touches on the College's Impact Report, which will be released at the end of January. Doing so forces reflection on the many accomplishments of our faculty, students, and staff and the profound impact they have on our communities, economy, and collective wellbeing. I hope that as you reflect on the past year, you will do so knowing that your individual contributions are vital to that impact and to our success as a college.
As you begin planning your research activities for 2024, I want to remind you that the College maintains a number of programs designed to support your research, and I encourage you to take advantage of them:
The Fostering Research Expansion in the Social Sciences and Humanities (FRESSH) program, operated in partnership with the UNM Office of the Vice President for Research, offers support for faculty looking to build extramural support for their research in the Social Sciences and Humanities. The second FRESSH cohort will be presenting on their projects this Friday, and I look forward to learning about their efforts. Two projects from the first cohort have already been funded through FRESSH and there’s several more in process.
The Arts & Sciences Support for Undergraduate Research (ASSURE) program, which pays undergraduates to work on research teams, has now supported over 100 students. ASSURE will be announcing another new cohort of undergraduates for this spring. Thank you to everyone who has participated in providing our students with the transformative experience of research as education.
The College’s partnership with the Center for Regional Studies has also resulted in two additional projects being funded through the Community-Based Research Initiative (CBRI) which supports projects that engage with a New Mexico or Southwest community. This brings the total to four programs that are actively working to develop or help with practical and real-life solutions to the challenges facing our diverse communities throughout New Mexico. You can learn more about them and the work they are doing here.
Finally, I want to remind everyone that OSP is encouraging everyone to schedule their comprehensive reviews as soon as possible ahead of the break. Appointments may be limited, so please request an appointment through OSP Scheduler as soon as possible.
The last Research Report for the year will go out on December 18 and will return with the start of the spring semester on January 16. I hope that all of you will take some time over the winter break to relax and recharge with your loved ones, and I look forward to embarking on another year of successes with you in 2024.
Warmly,
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