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The Aggie Ingeniero Newsletter – April 2025

Message from the Dean
Spring is a season of progress, and I am excited to share some major developments happening within the College of Engineering.

Construction has officially begun on the New Mexico Mutual Metal Additive Manufacturing Center, a state-of-the-art facility that will expand innovation opportunities in advanced manufacturing. This center represents a significant step forward in our commitment to providing cutting-edge resources for our students and faculty.

At the same time, we are preparing for a reflective parting with the Thomas and Brown building, as demolition is now underway. While this marks the end of an era, it also paves the way for future growth and modernization of our facilities to best serve the next generation of NMSU engineers.

I would also like to take a moment to celebrate our exceptional faculty who have recently earned tenure

or been promoted, as well as those honored with prestigious professorships and chair appointments. These well-deserved recognitions reflect their outstanding contributions to scholarship, teaching,

and service which strengthen our college and

inspire our students.
David Jauregui, Ph.D.

Interim Dean
As we approach the final stretch of the semester, I encourage our students to stay focused and finish strong. Your hard work and perseverance will lead to great success. Thank you to each and every one of you whose efforts have helped shape the progress and enduring excellence of our college.

College News

NMSU expands AIS, adds Metal

3D Printing Center

The College of Engineering marked a significant milestone with a groundbreaking ceremony for the expansion of the Aggie Innovation Space and the construction of the New Mexico Mutual Metal Additive Manufacturing Center.

Read the full story!

COE faculty members honored with endowed professorships

Three engineering faculty have received professorships. They include Di Shi and Fengyu Wang from the electrical and computer engineering department and Gloria Zhang from the civil engineering department.

Learn more about them here!

Demolition underway for new state-of-the-art engineering facility

Demolition is underway for Thomas and Brown Hall, the former home of NMSU’s Klipsch School of Electrical and Computer Engineering. The development aims to enhance educational infrastructure for engineering students and faculty.

Read more here!

STEM Outreach Center debuts

new field trip stop

The STEM Outreach Center at NMSU recently opened its new Technology Engineering Experiential Network, or TEEN, Center in the Ed and Harold Foreman Engineering Complex, and it’s already a popular spot for elementary, middle and high school students during their visits to the university.

Click here for more information!

CE students shine at NMSU’s Hunt Prize Pitch competition

The Hunt Center for Entrepreneurship successfully hosted the prestigious Hunt Prize competition, bringing together civil engineering students to present construction technologies aimed at addressing global challenges. Read more here!

NM Produced Water Research Consortium honored for research

For its pioneering advancements and contributions to the reuse of water in the energy industry, the New Mexico Produced Water Research Consortium was honored with the inaugural Pioneering Advancements Award at the Permian Basin Water in Energy Conference. Learn more about the prize!

QCAM boosts STEM careers in additive manufacturing

The Quality Control of Additive Manufacturing, or QCAM Consortium, is making waves in STEM education and workforce development through a $3M federal grant from the U.S. Department of Energy’s MSI Partnership Program.

Learn more about QCAM!

Zhang recognized as inaugural Aggie Construction Innovator of the Year

The Hunt Center for Entrepreneurship at NMSU’s Arrowhead Center celebrated the achievements of Qianyun (Gloria) Zhang, civil engineering assistant professor, as she was officially presented with the inaugural Aggie Construction Innovator of the Year Award. Read more about her!

Alumni News
Harold Trujillo honored as top engineer

A Mora and Ledoux native was recently recognized for his decades-long engineering career and contributions to his community. Harold Trujillo, an engineer with the state’s Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department, was named the 2024 Engineer of the Year by the NM Society of Professional Engineers. Read more.
WATCH – 49th Distinguished Bromilow Lecture

NMSU alumna and Air Force Research Laboratory laser division chief Dr. Imelda J. Atencio was the featured speaker at the 49 annual College of Engineering Bromilow lecture. Her lecture titled, “My love of astronomy led to a career in optical engineering,” is on our Youtube channel and can bewatched here.

NMSU News
NM Senate confirms two

new NMSU regents

The New Mexico Senate has confirmed Rico Gonzales and Marisol Olivas to serve on the NMSU Board of Regents. Gonzales, El Paso Electric’s regional vice president for New Mexico, and Olivas, a graduate student at NMSU, were nominated to serve as NMSU regents by Gov.

Michelle Lujan Grisham.

Learn more here.
NMSU Foundation opens crowdfunding campaign

The NMSU Foundation launches its second-annual Founders Day, 1888 Minutes of Giving campaign at 9 a.m. April 22 and runs through 4:28 p.m. April 23. This 1,888-minute crowdfunding initiative supports 18 key funds selected by college deans to benefit students and essential NMSU programs, plus funds submitted by faculty and student organizations. Read more.

WATCH: Aggies Without Limits 2024 project
Aggies Without Limits continues its mission of supporting the people of New Mexico, surrounding regions and international groups. You can nowwatch a recap of AWL’s 2024 summer project, Potable Water for Unilla Pacala, Guatemala.

Support AWL’s mission by donating to their GoFundMe page linked here.

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