School
of Engineering
Dean Joe Cecchi
Farris Engineering
Center Rm. 107
505-277-5522
cecchi@unm.edu
Listed below are the
community and outreach programs of the School of Engineering.
WERC Initiatives
SOE faculty and students, with support from the WERC, A Consortium for
Environmental Engineering & Technology Development, are investigating
technologies for food safety and degradation of heavy metals throughout
the state of New Mexico.
APS Initiatives
SOE staff participate in the planning and development activities of the
Rio Grande Cluster Program that is designed to enhance education programs
in Albuquerque's South Valley. They also advise and assist APS staff in
the programs of the Valley Academy, the academic magnet program at Valley
High School.
Construction Industry
Programs
SOE faculty are partnering with the Associated General Contractors of
New Mexico and other construction affiliated groups to develop education
and training programs for professionals in the construction industry through
the Construction Advancement Institute.
Transportation
Programs
The Alliance for Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) works with non-profit
and community based organizations in New Mexico to address transportation
concerns including public transportation and US/Mexico transportation
issues.
NM MESA
SOE faculty and staff work closely with New Mexico Mathematics, Engineering
and Science Achievement, a program that encourages middle and high school
students to pursue studies in math, engineering and science.
Education Partnerships
SOE faculty, students and staff are actively engaged in joint programs
with the Southwest Indian Polytechnic Institute, Albuquerque TVI and New
Mexico Highlands University to enhance retention in science and engineering
programs. Activities include individual mentoring, financial support,
and enhanced transfer opportunities. Through the PURSUE program, faculty
and students work with their counterparts at SIPI, TVI, and NMHU to develop
new science course and laboratory programs. (See also College of Arts
& Sciences - Physics and Astronomy)
Mentoring
SOE faculty and staff participate as mentors in the New Mexico Supercomputing
Challenge for high school students, as well as mentors and judges in the
New Mexico Science Fair program, both at the regional and state levels.
Tutoring
SOE undergraduate students tutor students at Valley High School, Rio Grande
High School and Harrison Middle School on a regular basis.
State Fair
The Mechanical Engineering Department and the Electrical and Computer
Engineering Department have exhibits and provide demonstrations for the
public attending UNM Day at the New Mexico State Fair.
Civil Engineering
The School of Engineering's Department of Civil engineering recently assisted
the City of Rio Rancho, NM in the design of a park and its associated
infrastructure. The students in CE499L, Design of Engineering Systems,
assisted the City as part of their capstone design course experience.
Rio Rancho received a New Mexico Recreation and Parks Association Facility
Design Award for projects under $1 million for the park design.
Regional Science
Fair
The School of Engineering is a Galaxy sponsor of the New Mexico regional
Science Fair which is held every year during Spring Break. Besides monetary
support, SOE faculty and students serve as judges for the event. The School
also provides a scholarship to the student who places first in the math
and science area.
Engineering Student
Programs
Expanding Horizons
- The Women in Science and Engineering program, in partnership with
the New Mexico Network of Women in Science and Technology, coordinates
a special program for Middle School age girls to introduce them to math,
engineering, science and computer science opportunities.
Junior Engineering
Technical Society (JETS) - SOE hosts a national team competition
each year. High School students participate in teams on a test of mathematics,
science, and applied engineering problems.
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