DataONE (Observation Network for Earth) Project at UNM Receives $20 Million Award

The DataONE office, based within both the Office of the Vice President of Research and University Libraries at the University of New Mexico, has been awarded $20 million by the National Science Foundation (NSF) to support its scientific research activities for the next five years. The project is under the direction of William Michener, professor and director of e-science initiatives at University Libraries.

Photo: William Michener

Incentives Announced for ‘Live United’ Campaign

Popular incentives for the month of November have been announced for the 2009 UNM ‘Live United’ United Way campaign. Among the incentives are tickets to the Mariachi Christmas, Peking Acrobats and Lobo men’s basketball. Anyone who donates to the ‘Live United’ campaign during the month will be eligible for great prizes courtesy of Popejoy Presents and Lobo men’s basketball. The drawing for the prizes will be held the first week in December.

Christopher Mead Named Regents’ Professor

Christopher Mead, professor of architecture and art history, has been named a Regents’ Professor, the highest honor the university bestows upon a faculty member. Mead has taught at UNM since 1980, where he holds tenure as well as a joint appointment in the School of Architecture and Planning and in the College of Fine Arts.

Photo: Christopher Mead