At The University of New Mexico School of Engineering, we believe engineering education transforms lives and communities. With experiential courses, undergraduate research opportunities and proximity to three national laboratories, Lobo engineers, computer scientists and construction managers graduate career-ready and prepared to design solutions for tomorrow’s problems.
The School of Engineering is a vanguard for inclusive excellence, where everyone belongs, thrives, and shines. Through research, learning, and innovation, we serve the land and its people, designing solutions — including products, systems, and infrastructure — that transform lives and communities in New Mexico and beyond.
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Chemical and Biological Engineering
Harnessing the power of chemistry and biology to create innovative solutions for real-world challenges, from sustainable energy to health care.
Civil, Construction & Environmental Engineering
Building the future by designing and constructing safe, sustainable infrastructure that enhances everyday life.
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Civil, Construction & Environmental Engineering
Computer Science
Driving innovation and problem-solving by creating the technology that shapes our digital world.
Electrical & Computer Engineering
Powering the devices and systems that connect and improve our lives, from smartphones to smart grids.
Mechanical Engineering
Turning ideas into reality by designing everything from advanced machines to everyday products that make life easier.
Nuclear Engineering
Unlocking the potential of nuclear technology for clean energy, medical breakthroughs, and cutting-edge research.
Armed with a 3D concrete printer, careful measuring tools, and just the right ingredients, a team at The University of New Mexico has worked hard to design the construction building blocks of the future. Now, their bendable concrete material design is officially patented.
Nasir Ahmed, a University of New Mexico alumnus and professor emeritus, has been selected to the National Academy of Engineering’s class of 2026 for his work inventing the discrete cosine transform, which is the data compression format that serves as the basis for most digital media standards.
Donna Riley, Jim and Ellen King Dean of Engineering and Computing was recognized recently as an Engineer of the Year by the New Mexico Society of Professional Engineers during their annual EWeek Conference luncheon held at The University of New Mexico on Feb. 20.
The theme of the conference was “Transform Your Future” and was co-organized with the Society of Women Engineers.
Byron Morgan, chief meteorologist at KOAT-TV, was the master of ceremonies for the event and presented the award. Kent Freier, vice president of Molzen Corbin, was a…
Students from Navajo Technical University visited The University of New Mexico School of Engineering last semester to build solar panels for use in agricultural settings.
The late fall workshop was hosted by Tito Busani, associate professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Duncan McGraw, a Ph.D. candidate in the Optical Science and Engineering Program, and aimed to provide students with a complete start-to-finish tutorial in building an agrivoltaic microgrid.
The work expands on a research project, funded by the Departm…
The Engineering Student Success Center offers students holistic, wraparound support through every stage of their educational journey. Providing everything from tours and summer programs to scholarships and tutoring, ESS is a great first stop for anyone interested in studying at the School of Engineering.
The School of Engineering has ambitious plans to enhance student support structures, develop faculty and staff, build a culture of inclusive excellence, grow research and innovation, expand partnerships and more. Our strategic plan provides a roadmap for how we will achieve these goals in the coming years.
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