NM Tech Engagement

01/29/2021

REMINDER--2021 STEMY nominations are due by THIS Sunday, January 31st!

Nominations can be made at www.afrlnewmexico.com/stemys.

01/26/2021

STEMy 2020 Nominations 15

Thanks KOB 4 for helping us get the word out about STEMY nominations. Like Eddie Garcia TV says, nominations are due JANUARY 31st. That's this Sunday!

For more details and to nominate, visit www.afrlnewmexico.com/stemys.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWE1hUI3zKY&feature=youtu.be

12/07/2020

Nominations Now Open for the 2021 New Mexico Excellence in STEM Awards

ALBUQUERQUE—Nominations are now open for the 2021 New Mexico Excellence in STEM Awards, also known as the STEMYS. If you know someone deserving of recognition for their work in science, technology, engineering or math education, nominate them today.

“This year has been a challenging one for anyone involved in education, from students to teachers and nonprofits. Yet, we know that there are many New Mexicans who have stepped up and overcome those challenges in STEM education, and we want to recognize their extraordinary efforts,” said Matt Fetrow, Director of the Air Force Research Lab Tech Engagement Office.

The Air Force Research Lab Tech Engagement Office created the STEMYS in 2018 to celebrate those individuals and groups that are making a difference in STEM activities and education in New Mexico. Nominations are being accepted through January 31, 2021.

Nominations must be submitted online at www.afrlnewmexico.com/stemys. Categories include:

• Student K-8 • Small Business
• Student 9-12 • Large Business
• Educator K-8 • Non-profit
• Educator 9-12 • Higher-Ed program
• School • Advisor or Coach
• District • Mentor

Some category winners will also be eligible for scholarships and monetary awards. An awards ceremony will take place in June 2021.

About the AFRL Tech Engagement Office
The AFRL Tech Engagement Office handles tech transfer/commercialization and STEM education outreach programs for Air Force Research Lab New Mexico. These programs are administered through agreements with various partners, including the New Mexico Trade Alliance, New Mexico Tech University and the University of New Mexico.

11/24/2020

Meet the Hyperspace Challenge Trusted Autonomy for Space cohort next week (Dec 3) at the final pitch summit. You’ll also get to see who wins the top 3 prizes. Register here https://hyperspacechallenge.com/summit/

08/21/2020

Hyperspace Challenge Home - Hyperspace Challenge

Our Hyperspace Challenge is now accepting applications for our 2020 cohort! This year’s theme, Trusted Autonomy, seeks technology from startups and university teams that can provide the government agencies with secure, trustworthy autonomous and automated solutions for space. Our first informational webinar is August 24.

Learn more and sign up for the 2020 challenge here: www.hyperspacechallenge.com

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07/30/2020

Wow! Congratulations Lillian. Way to make NM proud!

CONGRATULATIONS Lillian!! She won the $250,000 TOP AWARD!! We are happy for you and glad all your hard work is paying off!!

"Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: REGN) and Society for Science & the Public announced that Lillian Petersen, 17, of Los Alamos, New Mexico won the $250,000 top award in the Regeneron Science Talent Search 2020, the nation’s oldest and most prestigious science and math competition for high school seniors. For the first time in its 78-year history, the competition took place virtually, in order to keep finalists and their families safe during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Forty finalists, including Lillian, were honored tonight during a virtual award ceremony. More than $1.8 million was awarded to the finalists, who were evaluated based on the scientific rigor of their projects, their exceptional problem-solving abilities and their potential to become scientific leaders.

First place winner Lillian Petersen invented a simple tool for predicting harvests early in the growing season, which helps to improve food distribution planning and offers a promising resource to those working to address global food insecurity. Lillian first validated her tool, which analyzes daily satellite imagery using accepted measures of vegetation health, on known domestic crop data. She then tested it for countries in Africa and successfully predicted harvests with high accuracy against reported yields."

https://bit.ly/30aOdFl

07/29/2020

‘NM COVID-19 Emergency Supply Collaborative’ connecting PPE across the state to those in need

Interview with Gabe on the NM COVID-19 Emergency Supply Collaborative

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – While many get back to work, some companies are in need of personal protective equipment and others have plenty on hand that they want to give to others. Gabe Mounc…

07/20/2020

Spaceport America

Looking for things for the kids to do? Spaceport America starts its virtual space camp today.

Also, don't forget, we've put together a list of great local STEM activities this summer at NMSTEMNow.com.

Calling all space cadets! Episode 1 of STEM with Spaceport America is now LIVE! Watch as Dr. Bill, alongside Spirit and Sky, discuss what it means to be in space and how atmospheric pressure affects objects. Dr. Bill will also show you how to do the experiment yourself at home.

07/17/2020

2020 STEMY's Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Duane Dill

Meet our amazing 2020 STEMY's Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Duane Dill. His passion for STEM learning helped to inspire countless students across the state of New Mexico.

07/15/2020

Join our Cloud HD Video Meeting

You're invited! Join us for our “Summer Road Trip” Webinar Series, July 15 to August 05 featuring Gary DeBoer, PhD., a summer faculty fellow in the AFRL Tech Engagement Office, a physical chemist and USPTO registered patent agent.

Dr. DeBoer is a professor of chemistry at LeTourneau University, the Christian Polytechnic University, with programs in engineering and aviation, where he teaches chemistry and patent law; and directs the LeTourneau Ingenuity Center, the goal of which is to restore faith in ingenuity.

Gary will provide tools to scientists and engineers, allowing them to recognize and protect their patentable work. Scientists and engineers can be more productive in the discovery and development of technologies if they have an operating knowledge of intellectual property. Gary hopes to bring the good news of patent law to scientists and engineers.

Tune in at 12:00 PM Mountain Time on Wednesdays (except for the first one), please see topics and links below:

Thursday, July 16, 2020 - Destination 1: Why Patent?
https://zoom.us/j/95240563430

Wednesday, July 22, 2020 - Destination 2: What is Patentable?
https://zoom.us/j/97223037402

Wednesday, July 29, 2020 - Destination 3: The Route to a Patent
https://zoom.us/j/97216836173

Wednesday, August 5, 2020 - Destination 4: Engage
https://zoom.us/j/93062489217

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06/30/2020

NEW LINK to tonight's ceremony! Tune in tonight at 7pm to help us celebrate our amazing STEMY winners at the following link:
https://vimeo.com/showcase/7296626

06/15/2020

New Mexico Covid-19

NM COVID-19 Emergency Supply Collaborative was able to pipeline a donation this past Friday of 20,000 isolation gowns, 3,000 surgical masks, face-shields and hand sanitizer to several communities across the state to include Las Cruces, Lovington, Famington, and Gallup.

Special thanks to the NM Dot and to Stephen Stoddard from the NM Rural Hospital Network for transporting these supplies. To collaborative member Beth Barret from the Health Information Management System Society for coordinating delivery, and to the rest of the collaborative for helping to distribute including NM Tech EMRTC NMT Biology Dept, NM MEP, BigByte, the NM Tech Council, FUSE Makerspace, AFRL NM Maker Hub, and 3D Mask Makers.

06/15/2020

Kirtland lab tests microwaves to slow virus

Kirtland lab tests microwaves to slow virus

Scientists hope to develop decontamination system

06/05/2020

NM STEM Now

Looking for fun, local STEM activities this summer? We created the NM STEM Now website to keep a running list of opportunities.

NM Stem Now Summer 2020

05/28/2020

New Mexico Covid-19

COVID-19 Testing....Saturday, June 6th from 9:00am - 1:00 pm

05/26/2020

05/26/2020

NM Tech Engagement

GOOD NEWS! We have a BONUS [email protected] STEM Fun activity today. Join us today at 2pm for our Facebook Live with Dr. Oscar. You won't want to miss it!

Don’t forget to join us tomorrow for our next STEM fun on [email protected]. We have 2 awesome STEMonstrations for your kiddos.

05/22/2020

Congratulations to the 2020 NM STEMY Winners! We're proud to host the awards for the 3rd year.

#2020STEMYS

05/19/2020

Don’t forget to join us for our final Tuesdays @2. Live right here on Facebook. It’s going to be lit!

05/13/2020

New Mexico STEM Signing Day

Take a closer look at where the NM STEM Signing Day 2020 Class is headed.

Our class of 2020 plans to attend colleges and universities all across the country. We put together this fun video to show where they are heading.

https://vimeo.com/418117726

05/12/2020

05/12/2020

NM Tech Engagement

Join us today at 2pm for our live STEM fun, ask questions, get involved and try this at home!!! #notboring

Don’t forget to join us tomorrow for our next STEM fun on [email protected]. We have 2 awesome STEMonstrations for your kiddos.

05/11/2020

New Mexico STEM Signing Day

New Mexico STEM Signing Day

We had more than 220 students register for the 2020 STEM Signing Day. Here's a closer look at them.

#NMSTEMSigningDay2020

05/11/2020

New Mexico Covid-19

Special thanks Dr. Danielle Turner and Dr. Snezna Rogelj from New Mexico Tech's Biology Department. They continue to produce and donate hand sanitizer to Healthcare Providers around the State through our collaborative (www.nmcovid19.org) - almost 400 gallons to date! They are seeking help...if you'd like to donate materials or time, please let Danielle know.

05/05/2020

05/05/2020

NM Tech Engagement

Don't forget to join us for Today's [email protected]. Today we play with electricity!⚡️

Don’t forget to join us tomorrow for our next STEM fun on [email protected]. We have 2 awesome STEMonstrations for your kiddos.

05/05/2020

NM STEM Signing Day

We were proud to host the 2nd annual STEM Signing Day celebration earlier this evening. If you missed it, you can watch it here :https://vimeo.com/414581117

#NMSTEMSigningDay2020

Welcome to the 2nd Annual New Mexico STEM Signing Day where we will recognize, celebrate, and honor high school seniors who are interested in pursuing a degree or…

05/04/2020

We're proud to be hosting New Mexico STEM Signing Day for a second year in a row!

#NMSTEMSigningDay2020

Good morning! Today is STEM Signing Day!!! It's official, read Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham's proclamation.

Join us tonight at 6pm to celebrate these students. Just log onto https://vimeo.com/showcase/nmstemsigningday. We'll also be simulcasting here on our page.

05/01/2020

Protect NM will be accepting PPE donations at three Albuquerque locations tomorrow, May 2. Drive by between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. to drop off face masks and shields, gowns, and gloves that will go straight to health professionals on the front line of the crisis. Protect NM has partnered with us through the New Mexico Covid-19 Emergency Supply Collaborative, which was organized to help New Mexico health care providers and medical professionals get the resources they need. If you know of a facility in need, visit https://www.nmcovid19.org/.

Protect New Mexico is accepting donations of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Not sure if you have PPE?

Search through your cleaning supplies or painting supplies! You might have more than you think... Those at the frontlines need PPE more than ever & YOU can help!
See more at protectnm.com

THE THREE LOCATIONS:
-Starr Brothers Brewery: 5700 San Antonio Dr NE Suite B1, ABQ NM 87109
-Bosque School: 4000 Bosque School Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120
-Smith's: 4700 Tramway Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111

05/01/2020

Senator Martin Heinrich

Throughout this unprecedented public health crisis, my staff and I have been working around the clock to connect the dots and facilitate the delivery of critical supplies like personal protective equipment to health providers who need them most all across New Mexico. I am grateful to the Air Force Research Lab and the National Security Agency’s Laboratory for Physical Sciences for helping coordinate this donation of face shields to Albuquerque’s VA Hospital. I will keep doing everything in my power to secure the funding and resources our frontline health care workers and first responders need to continue their lifesaving work.

04/29/2020

New Mexico STEM Signing Day

04/28/2020

04/28/2020

Tuesday @ 2 April 28 Part 1

Tuesday @ 2 April 28 Part 1

04/28/2020

04/27/2020

NM Tech Engagement

Don’t forget to join us tomorrow for live STEM Fun on [email protected] Here’s last week’s in case you missed it! 🧪🦠🧬

https://www.facebook.com/NMTechEngagement/videos/222663625736256/