The Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Chapter at The University of New Mexico was awarded the ITE Mountain District Outstanding Student Chapter Award.

The recognition comes just a few years after the chapter’s membership was dwindling. Lisa Losada-Rojas, assistant professor in the Gerald May Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering and ITE faculty advisor, said the hiring of more transportation-oriented faculty members helped the student group build momentum with new graduate students and interest from undergr…

Osman Anderoglu, associate professor and interim chair in the Department of Nuclear Engineering, has received a 2026 HERCULES fusion research award from Helion, a Washington-based fusion energy company.

Anderoglu’s project is titled “Ion irradiation and mechanical testing of ARB processed Cu/X (X=Fe, Nb) composites,” and will study mechanical properties of multilayered composites under magnetic fields, as well as changes to microstructure and thermal conductivity after irradiations. The work addresses the stabilit…

Darryl Dickerson, associate professor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, has been named associate dean of academic affairs and community engagement of the School of Engineering. He will work in support of student success by finding and eliminating curricular barriers while strengthening engineering pathways.

"Dr. Dickerson's extensive experience in organizational leadership, engineering pathways, and student success will be an asset as we continue to carry out the goals set forth in the School of Engineering strategic plan,&#…