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Contact: Steve Carr, (505) 277-1821; e-mail: scarr@unm.edu

March 8, 2007

Central New Mexico Science & Engineering Research Challenge Comes to UNM
Best and brightest young scientists gather for 48th annual event

The 48th Annual Central New Mexico Science & Engineering Research Challenge, formerly the NWNM Regional Science & Engineering Fair, will be held Friday and Saturday, March 16-17, at the University of New Mexico’s Johnson Center and Student Union Building. Close to 700 middle and high school students are expected to exhibit science fair projects and compete for nearly $60,000 in prizes and scholarships.

“This event provides UNM with a great opportunity to showcase the University, recruit from a pool of excellent future student candidates, and to promote science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education in the state of New Mexico,” said Karen Kinsman, director, Central New Mexico Science & Engineering Research Challenge - one of the outreach programs managed under the STEM Education Outreach Programs office at UNM.

The public open house has been rescheduled for Friday, March 16, from 4 to 6 p.m. (this is a new day and time). This is a great opportunity to see New Mexico youth at its finest, encourage younger children to participate in science, math, engineering and/or technology education, and celebrate the incredible efforts the participants have put forth in order to be part of the Central New Mexico Science & Engineering Research Challenge.

The grand awards ceremony takes place Saturday, March 17, from 10:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Popejoy Hall, located on UNM’s main campus.

Also of special interest to visitors attending the open house will be booth displays featuring UNM Naval ROTC, UNM Admissions & Recruitment Services, UNM School of Medicine, UNM School of Engineering, NMSU School of Engineering, Society of Neuroscience – NM Chapter and more.

For further information call the CNM Science & Engineering Research Challenge office at, (505) 277-4916.

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