Jocelyn White, Program Advisement Coordinator, Chemical & Nuclear Engineering
White brings a committed, selfless, innovative, motivated work ethic that has helped revamp recruitment practices in the Chemical & Nuclear Engineering department. From economical web recruitment and attention grabbing brochures to the ChNE student section web site redesign, her initiative and exemplary student assistance has attributed to doubling the number of graduate student applications ChNE received this past academic year.
Estelle Zamora, Program Manager, Center for Mircoengineering Materials
As "the heart and soul of CMEM," Zamora's self-driven initiative and problem-solving perception are matched by her positive, can-do attitude. A member of UNM and CMEM since 1992, Zamora's dedication and tenacity is widely recognized and raved about by staff, faculty, and graduate students.
Ruth McDonald, Research Scientist 2, Computer Science
For the past 17 years, McDonald's has worked on a LANL project, the PINS, or Proliferation Information Network System. She received high praise for her work with LANL, and has been recognized for her outstanding work and significant impact on National Security. As a colleague, her drive and dedication has facilitated new prosperous initiatives for the Computer Science department.
Elsa Castillo, Scholarships Program Manager, Engineering Student Services
Castillo's commitment and dedication to engineering students' success exemplifies the high excellence and professionalism promoted throughout the School of Engineering. Her work in ESS, both in scholarship and program advisement, has fortified increased student access to financing their education, giving students the means to pursing their engineering ambitions.
Pam Hurd-Knief
Hurd-Knief is among the 2009 Women of Influence, as named by the New Mexico Business Weekly. The 31 women represented the spectrum of business and industry — trades, law, banking, real estate, banking, arts and education. Hurd-Knief, senior director of development for the School of Engineering, stood out as UNM's sole recipient. New Mexico Business Weekly reporter Damon Scott wrote, "UNM has benefited from her fund-raising energies for the past decade, as she raised money for the School of Architecture and Planning and now the School of Engineering."