Other NM universities announcements

New Mexico State University Global Campus invites secondary physical education teachers to elevate their teaching methods by enrolling in the Youth on the Move microlearning course.

Scheduled to start Aug. 7, Youth on the Move approaches physical education through innovative, student-centered teaching strategies.

"This course is an opportunity for educators to transform their approach to physical education," said Kim Oliver, NMSU professor of physical education pedagogy.

Veterans and active-duty military in the Las Cruces and El Paso community have another opportunity to participate in the PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) program this year at New Mexico State University's Golf Course.  

The free program introduces the game of golf to veterans in an effort to enhance their mental, physical, and emotional well-being through a developmental six-week curriculum taught by PGA professionals trained in adaptive and military cultural competency.

How fast does the wind blow on Jupiter? 

While east-west winds on Jupiter blow at hundreds of meters per second because of the high-speed rotation of the gas giant planet, the north-south winds creep slowly, at one meter per second, and are difficult to measure. Imagine trying to track the path of a leaf drifting lazily upward inside hurricane-force winds. That is the challenge for astronomers measuring Jupiter's atmosphere. 

New Mexico State University social work student Nicole Johnson was selected out of more than 1,000 candidates across the country for the prestigious Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Fellowship. Funded by the U.S. Department of State, the Rangel Fellowship supports extraordinary individuals pursuing careers in the Foreign Service.Johnson will graduate with honors in May with a BA in social work with minors in government, public law and American government and politics. As a first-generation college student, Johnson faced challenges in earning her degree.

Students from New Mexico State University's Graduate School were recognized earlier this week by the Doña Ana Board of County Commissioners with a proclamation that celebrates their remarkable achievements and engagement throughout the county. 

The proclamation highlights the impact of graduate students at NMSU and their diverse talents, perspective, and contribution to a dynamic and inclusive society. 

The Department of Criminal Justice at New Mexico State University is partnering with the Tulsa Police Department (TPD) for a student internship program. TPD also will be on campus later this month.

The paid internship offers students hands-on law enforcement experience while earning the final 15 credit hours needed for their bachelor's degrees in criminal justice.

"Being in the criminal justice program and working for the agency gives students the ability to undergo training and receive employment upon graduation, supporting a student's education costs as a result," said Marija Dimitrijevic, criminal justice professor and coordinator of the partnership.

Two New Mexico State University professors are among a group of scientists from around the world to use a breakthrough DNA-sequencing toolkit, involving 138 organizations internationally and contributing to a major milestone for plant science built on 15 times more data than any comparable studies of the flowering plant tree of life.

Celebrations are currently underway to recognize Arab American, Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander communities at New Mexico State University.

NMSU's Asian and Pacific Islander Program has commemorated Arab American Heritage Month throughout April and will host additional activities in May to celebrate Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month. It is the second consecutive year APIP has hosted events to mark AANHPI Heritage Month.