Inventor Spotlight – Roberta P. Lavin, PhD, FNP-BC, FAAN

Professor Aladino and Nellie Matteucci Faculty Fellow Deputy Director, Center for Health Equity and Preparedness College of Nursing The University of New Mexico Copyrights (UNM-Affiliated) Health Equity and Preparedness Digital […]
Meet Joseph Toledo, New Tribal Liaison for the New Mexico Tribal Entrepreneurship Enhancement Program

The New Mexico Tribal Entrepreneurship Enhancement Program welcomed a new tribal liaison, Joseph Toledo. Joseph is a part of the Jemez Pueblo and is an entrepreneur at heart. He is […]
Lunano’s Disinfectant 2.0 Wins the 2024 FLC Technology Transfer Award for the Mid-Continent Region

Lunano, Inc.’s Disinfectant 2.0 is the recipient of the 2024 Federal Laboratory Consortium (FLC) Technology Transfer Award for the mid-continent region. The FLC honored 32 award winners from 8 federal […]
UNMRI Board Member David Gibson Receives Black Leadership Awards

The Profiles in Diversity Journal has recognized David Gibson, Deputy Laboratories Director and Chief Operating Officer of Sandia National Laboratories, with a Black Leadership award for his outstanding advocacy, perseverance, […]
Sandra Begay’s Journey of Growth, Healing, and Giving Back to American Indian Tribes

Sandra Begay, Chair of the UNMRI Board of Directors, has been featured in an article by the Albuquerque Journal exploring her journey of persistence, growth, healing, and overcoming imposter syndrome that led to her impressive and impactful career supporting American Indian tribes.
New Mexico’s Native Entrepreneurial Ecosystem and How it Fosters Growth

The Albuquerque Business First released an article last week focused on how indigenous leaders and programs in New Mexico are doing work to foster native entrepreneurship. Among those mentioned, UNM […]
Inventor Spotlight – Svetlana Poroseva, PhD

Professor Department of Mechanical Engineering The University of New Mexico Copyright (UNM-Affiliated) Fast Interface Evolution, Shocks and Transition in the Atmosphere (FIESTA) Research areas include: Advanced modeling and simulation of […]
From Student Intern to Blossoming Career in Economic Development: Reconnecting with Jessica Moose

In this new series, we’re reconnecting with former UNM Rainforest Innovations (UNMRI) interns to explore their professional journeys and career paths. This month we’re catching up with Jessica Moose, a […]
KRQE Morning Show Highlights 2023 NAI Fellow Dr. Sang Han and UNM Rainforest Innovations

This morning the KRQE Morning Show interviewed Dr. Sang Han and Lisa Kuuttila to talk about Dr. Han’s recent induction as a fellow into the National Academy of Inventors (NAI) as well as UNM Rainforest Innovations’ role as the technology transfer and economic development organization for the University of New Mexico.
Local Startup Circular Genomics Closes $8.3M Investment Round

Circular Genomics, a local startup commercializing technology developed at the University of New Mexico, has closed on an $8.3 million Series A investment round led by Mountain Group Partners. This […]