A recent report by the Statistical Research Center, a department in the American Institute of Physics, lists the University of New Mexico as one of the largest producers of physics degrees earned by minority students.
The Statistical Research Center, which collects, analyzes and publishes data on education and employment in physics and related fields, announced that UNM awarded a considerable number of physics degrees to Hispanic and African Americans over the last decade.
The number of bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate degrees earned by students at UNM surpassed Texas Tech, Baylor University, Tufts University, Clark University, Boston College, Emory University, University of Miami, Howard University and Georgetown University in the 2006-07 academic year.
The report was based on responses to UNM’s departmental survey of enrollments and degrees.
Established in 1931, the American Institute of Physics is a not-for-profit organization that promotes the advancement and distribution of the knowledge of physics and its application to human welfare.
For more information, contact Phillip Gonzales, senior associate dean, College of Arts & Sciences, at (505) 277-3161.
Story by Jazmen Bradford
Media Contact: Steve Carr, (505) 277-1821; e-mail: scarr@unm.edu
Posted by scarr at November 24, 2008 03:48 PM