Category Archives: CHME News
Calhoun (BSCHE 2018) noted as passionate CHME undergraduate researcher
https://newscenter.nmsu.edu/Articles/view/13110/chemical-engineering-senior-finds-passion-for-research-at-nmsu
Dr. Brewer receives 2018 NM EPSCoR Mentoring Award
https://www.nmepscor.org/blog/2018-nm-epscor-mentoring-awardees May 2, 2018 / Natalie Rogers We are proud to announce this year’s recipients of the NM EPSCoR Mentoring Award: Catherine Brewer, Assistant Professor at New Mexico State University; Marty Kirk, Distinguished Professor at the University of New Mexico; and Juchao Yan, Professor at Eastern New Mexico University. Mentors are able to create a…
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Nichani takes 2nd in Three-Minute Thesis Competition
CHME MS Student Kapil Nichani won 2nd place in the Three-Minute Thesis Competition recently sponsored by the College of Arts & Sciences. “The 3-Minute Thesis (3MT) is an academic competition for PhD and Research Masters candidates in the College of Arts and Sciences. With just three minutes to give a compelling presentation on their thesis…
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CHME team wins 2018 Arrowhead LAUNCH Competition
“Arrowhead’s LAUNCH Competition wrapped up this week. On Wednesday, the four month accelerator came to a close, with final presentations from each of the 5 teams participating in this year’s competition. Each team spent the last 4 months exploring market opportunities for technology invented by NMSU faculty, while refining and perfecting their business pitch for…
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CHME claims 7SEVEN7 Graduate School awards for the 2018-2019 Academic Year!
The Department of Chemical & Materials Engineering had one of it’s strongest outcomes in response to applications to the Graduate School for support in coming year, with seven separate awards. Congratulations to the recipients and their supportive faculty members. Outstanding Graduate Assistantship awards Alireza Bandegi Wenjuan Bian Clarita Yosune Regalado Vera Ryan Zowada The Merit-based…
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AICHE wins 4th straight American Cancer Society Relay for Life
The NMSU Chapter of AIChE took the victory at Relay for Life once more. The team raised just over $2200 (their second highest total over the four years of competition) for the American Cancer Society through endless bake sales, liquid nitrogen ice cream, “Pie Your Professor” days, social events, and online fundraising. All of the money…
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Gomez receives Lab Manager Safety Sentinel recognition
Joshua Gomez was recognized at the April 12, 2018 CHME Safety Meeting for his efforts to promote safety in the CHME research labs. In his position as Assistant Lab Manager, Mr. Gomez has been vigilant in maintaining safe work conditions and establishing strong housekeeping among the CHME researchers.
AICHE Student Chapter participates in Regional in Salt Lake City
During the last weekend of spring break, 22 Chemical Engineering Majors traveled to Salt Lake City, Utah to attend the AIChE Rocky Mountain Regional Conference. We competed in CHME Jeopardy and the CHME Car competitions. We earned 3rd place in CHME Jeopardy, and 7th in the CHME Car competition, as well as being awarded the…
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Four CHME faculty receive OER mini-grants
The Office of Engineering Research (OER) convened a review panel consisting of four faculty. Each mini-grant application received three individual reviews and scores, composite scores were computed, and each application was discussed. In the final summary, CHME faculty were awarded the following (each a $10,000 award to be shared by the two collaborators): Dr. Foudazi and Dr….
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NMSU AICHE featured in March 2018 Executive Student Committee Newsletter
https://us17.campaign-archive.com/?u=5fb7ffa6c5b7fba3fde0070e8&id=0617142a82 Scroll down to the Section entitled, “Chapters Giving Back.” Some of the highest functioning students on the campus, selflessly serving others. All of CHME should be proud of the manner in which AICHE represents.