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Engineering students launch American Nuclear Society chapter at NMSU

When mechanical engineering student Olivia Belian received official word in November 2024 that the American Nuclear Society (ANS) had approved a...

NMSU to award more than 2,000 degrees at spring 2025 commencement ceremonies

Researchers create ice cream to honor NMSU’s new president

Researchers create ice cream to honor NMSU’s new president

NMSU again designated Carnegie R1 university

NMSU again designated Carnegie R1 university

NMSU students earn finalist place in dairy management competition

NMSU students earn finalist place in dairy management competition

NMSU honors faculty for creative scholarly activity, community outreach at spring 2025 convocation

NMSU honors faculty for creative scholarly activity, community outreach at spring 2025 convocation

NMSU’s Chemical Engineering ranks among best for Women in STEM

NMSU, UC Santa Barbara awarded $1 million by NSF for materials research

NMSU, UC Santa Barbara awarded $1 million by NSF for materials research

NMSU researchers appointed editors of scientific journals

NMSU researchers appointed editors of scientific journals

NMSU researchers named among top scientists worldwide

NMSU researchers named among top scientists worldwide

Scholarships, online offerings drive continued enrollment growth for NMSU system

Scholarships, online offerings drive continued enrollment growth for NMSU system

NMSU regents select Valerio Ferme as university system’s next president

NMSU regents select Valerio Ferme as university system’s next president

NMSU College of Engineering honors NFL legend, engineering professor

NMSU College of Engineering honors NFL legend, engineering professor

New director named for NMSU’s Brewery Engineering Program

New director named for NMSU’s Brewery Engineering Program

NMSU to host 40th annual Career Expo, Engineering, Science and Technology Fair

NMSU to host 40th annual Career Expo, Engineering, Science and Technology Fair

NMSU to begin new year with exciting events across campus

NMSU to begin new year with exciting events across campus

NMSU hosts teachers from Mexico for science demos

NMSU hosts teachers from Mexico for science demos

San Juan College and New Mexico State University launch chemical engineering partnership

San Juan College and New Mexico State University launch chemical engineering partnership

Unlock Your Potential with Scholar Dollar$: Don't Miss Out!

Unlock Your Potential with Scholar Dollar$: Don't Miss Out!

Wrap Stars: The Collaborative Journey of Kena Wrap and NMSU

Wrap Stars: The Collaborative Journey of Kena Wrap and NMSU

Engineering Capstone Poster Presentation: Chemical Engineering Student Teams Add Their Biomass-to-Jet Fuel Projects to Showcase

Engineering Capstone Poster Presentation: Chemical Engineering Student Teams Add Their Biomass-to-Jet Fuel Projects to Showcase

Got Milk? NMSU Students got much more than milk in recent competition

Got Milk? NMSU Students got much more than milk in recent competition

New master’s of engineering degree at NMSU offers flexibility, benefits to students, working engineers

New master’s of engineering degree at NMSU offers flexibility, benefits to students, working engineers

Retired NMSU VP appointed interim chancellor of community colleges

Retired NMSU VP appointed interim chancellor of community colleges

NMSU’s spring 2024 Outstanding Graduate Award recipients exemplify scholarship, service, leadership

NMSU’s spring 2024 Outstanding Graduate Award recipients exemplify scholarship, service, leadership

NMSU engineering professor inducted into AIMBE College of Fellows

NMSU engineering professor inducted into AIMBE College of Fellows

NMSU’s College of Engineering awarded $4.8 million Department of Energy grant

NMSU’s College of Engineering awarded $4.8 million Department of Energy grant

NMSU names Mónica Torres next interim president, launches new search

NMSU names Mónica Torres next interim president, launches new search

Engineering Student Council hosts national conference

Engineering Student Council hosts national conference

NMSU dean shares history, critical contributions of engineering college

NMSU dean shares history, critical contributions of engineering college

NMSU ranks among 2024 U.S. News & World Report’s Best Online Programs

NMSU ranks among 2024 U.S. News & World Report’s Best Online Programs

NMSU chemical engineering professor heads to Brazil for second Fulbright Faculty Fellowship

NMSU chemical engineering professor heads to Brazil for second Fulbright Faculty Fellowship

NMSU to host Taking the Pentagon to the People event March 27-28

NMSU to host Taking the Pentagon to the People event March 27-28

NMSU to participate in joint crisis management exercises Jan. 23 and 25

NMSU to participate in joint crisis management exercises Jan. 23 and 25

Group of NMSU faculty named among top scientists worldwide

Group of NMSU faculty named among top scientists worldwide

NMSU Delegation Attends SHPE National Convention: Captivating Moments Captured

Salt Lake City, UT - A delegation of 15 students and faculty advisors from New Mexico State University (NMSU) recently made their mark at the...

Career Awareness Showcase at Pebble Hills High School Inspires Young Minds with Science

In a captivating display of scientific marvels, students from the New Mexico State University (NMSU) College of Engineering showcased the wonders...

NMSU’s Engineering Council receives regional award from national organization

New Mexico State University’s Engineering Student Council was recently lauded as the National Association of Engineering Student Councils...

Chemical and Materials Engineering student shines at swim meet

NM State Divers Shine Yet Aggies Fall to Bears at Home

NMSU faculty join new battery consortium to improve lithium-ion batteries

Ten national laboratories and 10 universities, including New Mexico State University, are joining forces to find ways to make lithium-ion, or...

Aggies Without Limits continue 18-year legacy of helping impoverished communities

An overheard conversation at the grocery store led New Mexico State University’s Aggies Without Limits to embark on their largest project...

NMSU ranks in 2024 U.S. News Best Colleges

New Mexico State University has once again been recognized this year in the U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings.

NMSU to host 39th annual Career Expo, Engineering, Science and Technology Fair

The New Mexico State University Office of Experiential Learning will host the 39th annual Career Expo Fair and Engineering, Science and Technology...

NMSU enrollment up at all campuses, reaches pre-pandemic level in Las Cruces

Unofficial enrollment numbers for the New Mexico State University system show an increase of nearly 3% systemwide over last fall, with enrollment...

NMSU receives nearly $2.5 million in state funding for STEM graduate scholarships

The New Mexico Higher Education Department has allocated nearly $2.5 million to fund scholarships for graduate students from New Mexico studying...

Retired chemical engineering professor takes on new challenge

Following a 27-year career as a dedicated leader and professor, Martha C. Mitchell has retired from New Mexico State University. Her new endeavor...

NMSU commencement ceremonies to recognize spring 2023 graduates

NMSU commencement ceremonies to recognize spring 2023 graduates

New Mexico State University: Time-Resolved Flow Cytometry

New Mexico State University: Time-Resolved Flow Cytometry

Atoms in material properties for material simulations

NMSU Office of Experiential Learning to host 38th annual Career Expo, Engineering, Science and Technology Fair

The New Mexico State University Office of Experiential Learning will host the 38th annual Career Expo Fair and Engineering, Science and Technology...

NMSU chemical engineering doctoral student wins access to supercomputer

Childhood dreams about creating mechanisms and processes set Alma Carolina Escobosa on a path to pursue a Ph.D. in chemical engineering at New...

NMSU engineering professor named president-elect of cytometry society

New Mexico State University Chemical and Materials Engineering Professor Jessica Perea Houston was recently voted into the position of...

NMSU to collaborate on $8.5 million DOE grant to reduce nuclear reactor waste

Researchers at New Mexico State University are teaming up with two national labs and TerraPower, an energy company co-founded by Bill Gates, to...

NM PREP Academy at NMSU offers STEM education, research assistance

This summer, the return to an in-person NM PREP Academy gave middle and high school students the opportunity to explore the fields of engineering...

Gift of loan repayment changes lives for Hispanic female engineering students

E. Eugene Carter describes himself as a person of privilege: an American white male born during an era when those attributes provided advantages...

Several NMSU programs ranked on 2023 U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools

The U.S. News & World Report’s Best Graduate Schools 2023 rankings have been released, and numerous New Mexico State University graduate...

New CHME department head brings vision, goals and years of experience

The Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering at New Mexico State University began the Spring 2022 semester under new leadership.

Prospective Aggies make lithium-ion batteries during Aggie Experience

Lithium-ion batteries can be found in most of our electronic devices or in Dr. Meng Zhou’s lab during New Mexico State University’s...

College of Engineering Recognizes Staff and Faculty Accomplishments

During it’s annual Faculty and Staff Awards Ceremony, numerous members of the College of Engineering received appreciation for their...

Designing Quality for High-Protein Ice-Cream

CHME alumnus wins outstanding researcher award

Meng Zhou awarded large NSF EPSCoR II grant

CHME 2021 Spring Graduating Seniors receive Aggie hardhats

Foudazi recognized for development of intellectual property

Rockstraw to leave NMSU this fall

Foudazi to join Oklahoma University

Rockstraw receives NSF funding for HSCCC process design work

Lusby (BSCHE 07) receives NASA Exceptional Engr Achievement Medal

Shawabkeh (Ph D 98) listed in top 2% of researchers worldwide

CHMEs shine during Research and Creativity Week

Shawabkeh (Ph D 98) to lead Univ of Jordan Chemical Engineering

KRWG wins top honors for Specialty Show “Beer Confidential Live” from New Mexico Broadcasters Association

2020 CHME Census data

CHME shows enrollment gains in 2020 despite a continued free fall across the institution.

Zoom with Dr. Rockstraw

Dr. Rockstraw will be sporadically available in Zoom through the following meeting ID: https://nmsu.zoom.us/j/99308531473 If you are not...

NC State’s Future Leaders in Chemical Engineering Symposium

The Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at NC State University is thrilled to announce the Future Leaders in Chemical Engineering,...

Post-Graduate Fellowships with DHS

We wanted to share with you that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is offering post-Master and post-Doctoral fellowships for their...

Masters Accelerated Program (MAP) – time to apply is now!

f you have 60 credit hours under your belt and are considering, apply now! There is no commitment or cost should you decide not to pursue graduate...

David Allan Brewer’s & Distiller’s Scholarship benefits NMSBrew

Gas Processors Association – Permian Basin Chapter Scholarship

The GPA Permian Basin (PBGPA) Chapter is proud to announce they will be awarding one or two (one-time) scholarships to New Mexico State students...

Fuji Film, Sr. Process Engineer- Formulated Products

Mark D. Jones Operations Director FUJIFILM Electronic Materials USA, Inc. 6550 S. Mountain Road Mesa, AZ 85212

CHME prepared for pandemic since last summer

COVID-19 will not prevent CHME from delivering quality advising and learning services.

NMSBrew Bakery Beers take first in national brewing competition

Making beer just got a whole lot sweeter for New Mexico State University’s NMSBrew team members. The Rio Grande local section from the...

A glimpse of CHME from the 70s

The CHME from the 70s

Seidels establish endowment for Seidel Brew Lab

Frank (BSCHE 81) and Jennifer Seidel have established an endowment that will serve the Brewery Engineering program within Chemical & Materials...

In memoriam of Robert Davis (BSCHE 1949)

CHME has lost an alum who was a great man.

Goldwater Scholarship for Sophomores and Juniors

Sophomores and Juniors in the STEM (Science, technology, engineering, & mathematics) disciplines are eligible to apply.

NMSU chemical engineering master’s student receives prestigious research fellowship

Chemical engineering master’s student received a prestigious research fellowship from the National GEM Consortium

The sequel is out!

Charlie Calling, by Colin P. Cahoon (BSCHE 1982) is available now!

NMSU engineering student earns top honors at state conference

New Mexico State University chemical engineering senior won the undergraduate poster presentation at the Rio Grande Symposium on Advanced Materials...

OXE inducts new members

The NMSU Chapter of Omega Chi Epsilon (OXE) Chemical Engineering Honor Society had its 40th induction ceremony

NMSU AICHE student chapter takes third in Chem-E “Sports” Competition

The NMSU team took third place in the event IN a new contest at AICHE in 2019 entitled, "Chem-E Sports Competition"

Felicia Rodriguez awarded 3rd for Biotechnology Poster at AICHE

CHME senior took third in the Biotechnology classification of the AICHE student research poster competition

NMSBrew take National Championship at AICHE Brewing Competition

(AIChE) Rio Grande Local Section won both Best-in-Show and the Grand Prize for their Ginger Snaps ginger mild brown ale and “Bakery...

Theory of Change Movements

Disrupt efficient, disrupt collaborative cities revolutionary inspiring problem-solvers scalable. Progress resist circular ecosystem; then...

Miszkiel (BSCHE 2011) named to Olin “30 under 30” list

2012 graduate of Chemical & Materials Engineering, has been named to the Olin™ 30 Under 30

Luo named next College of Engineering Associate Dean of Research

Dr. Hongmei Luo has been appointed to be the Associate Dean of Research and Doctoral Education

Foudazi with Houston funded $40K by Cowboys for Cancer Research

Cowboys for Cancer Research funded “Elasto-inertial microfluidics platforms for enrichment of exosomes for cancer diagnosis.”

Female undergraduate enrollment exceeds male in CHME for first time

Census date registrations show 89 women and 88 men

Alma Carolina Escobosa receives prestigious CONACYT scholarship

Graduate student in CHME has been selected to receive the CONACYT

Eduardo Saldivar named to AICHE 2018-2019 Freshman Recognition Award

Eduardo Saldivar was selected to receive the 2018-2019 Freshman Recognition Award

NMSU alumnus Frank Seidel to be recognized as first inductee of NMSU Entrepreneur Hall of Fame

NMSU’s Arrowhead Center and Office of the Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies are pleased to announce the launch of the NMSU...

Dean Antonio Garcia joins The College of Engineering (another CHME)

Dean joins The College of Engineering

Muchu Zhou awarded travel grant by Society of Rheology

Muchu Zhou awarded travel grant by Society of Rheology