Antarctica is an exciting place for research, and it has attracted thousands of scientists as well as those who work behind the scenes to support the science. Biology, glaciology, astronomy, and oceanography are only a few of the many things being studied there.
Where can you find a group of students drinking alcohol on a regular Tuesday afternoon? The Hammel Museum, on 6th St.
Six months ago, a team of NMT Engineers Without Borders members assembled and flew south. We crossed the Gulf of Mexico, landed in Guatemala City, and took a van northwest along narrow winding roads into the mountain highlands. There, we were welcomed into Xolá, a community without an adequate supply of clean water but with the biggest hearts you can imagine
It’s common for universities to work on improving retention rates. This makes sense, because state funding can rely on good retention, and as a business it’s important to keep customers. Combined with a culture that frowns on “quitting”, this makes dropping out of school a morally difficult move. Unfortunately, this doesn’t benefit everyone.
If you wait until you're "ready" you'll never start, which would be such a shame! - Victoria Hypes
Do you enjoy competing? Want to see what you’re capable of? Need more motivation to get to the gym? Then consider powerlifting, an emerging sports club at Tech.
Carbon dioxide: the most infamous of greenhouse gases, the product of combustion of fossil fuels, and a structure students struggle to draw in gen chem. The United States produces the most carbon dioxide of any country besides China, and makes almost five and a half thousand million metric tons each year. This has a huge impact on the climate and environment. So, what can be done?
Saving the planet sounds daunting, right? And to be fair, it kind of is. But there are lots of everyday things that each one of us can commit to changing that, on a large scale, will have massive impacts on our local environment. Check out this list of ten simple ways to “Go Green” and do your part to help!
The opioid epidemic is affecting countless lives and communities across the country, including here in New Mexico. In fact, opioids each day cause more than 130 overdose deaths in the United States.
If you want to learn how you can study abroad, Student Affairs will be hosting the Study Abroad Fair in Fidel atrium from 11am to 2pm on Tuesday, February 26.
Itching to get out of Socorro? Homework got you too tied down for a long trip? Curious what a dance of cranes, a gaggle of geese, or other flocks of birds sound like?
In honor of the upcoming International Women’s Day, here’s a look back at the first female graduate of our school.
Let’s get the stuff we hear all the time out of the way first: eat real food (plants and animals), spend 20 minutes each day elevating your heart rate, and don’t procrastinate. Got it? Moving on.
Most people know how to look up a forecast online and some people are familiar with global weather patterns, but very few people actually understand the science of our atmosphere. New Mexico Tech’s physics department is home to a scientist who specializes in the physics of weather: Zeljka Fuchs-Stone.
Do you like cars, trucks, motorcycles, and other vehicles? Are you interested in street racing and off-roading? If so, the Motor Sports Club is the place for you!
Dr. Michael Hargather is a professor of Mechanical Engineering who has been at Tech since January of 2012, and he brings a background in fluid dynamics and optical diagnostics to his current research. I sat down with him in his office to learn about his background and research.
Our tiny town is home to many hidden gems, if only we take the time to look. One such place is the Hammel Museum, a fascinating trove of local history and culture.
