USPTO Regional Director Hope Shimabuku Visits UNM Rainforest Innovations
UNM Rainforest Innovations (UNMRI) recently had the honor of hosting Hope Shimabuku, Regional Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office’s (USPTO) Southwest Regional Outreach Office. Across her three-day […]
UNM-Backed Startup myAccessibleHome Featured in The Albuquerque Journal
UNM Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy Suzanne Burns was recently featured in the Albuquerque Journal for her startup, myAccessibleHome. Inspired by her own family and professional experiences in healthcare, Burns […]
Remarkable UNM Inventors Celebrated at 2026 Innovation Awards
On the evening of April 28, UNM Rainforest Innovations (UNMRI) hosted its annual Innovation Awards at the Lobo Rainforest. Celebrating the achievements of University of New Mexico (UNM) faculty, staff, […]
Students and Community Collaborate, Pitch, and Win Prizes at 2026 Lobo Hackathon
For just twenty-four hours, participants from the University of New Mexico and the community gathered at the Lobo Rainforest where 18 teams formed to fast-track and collaborate on developing their […]
Second Route 66 Centennial Seminar Explores Where Heritage Meets High-Tech
On March 5, UNM Rainforest Innovations hosted the second installment in its three-part series called Creative People, Creative Places – Creative Technologies on the Mother Road. In honor of the […]
The University of New Mexico Ranks on Top 100 U.S. Universities Granted Utility Patents in 2025
The University of New Mexico has ranked #52 on the Top 100 U.S. Universities Granted U.S. Utility Patents in 2025, a list published by the National Academy of Inventors (NAI). […]
Carbon Swarm Brings New Mexico Innovation to SXSW in Austin
Carbon Swarm recently took the national stage at South by Southwest (SXSW) in Austin, competing in the Innovative World Tech category. Led by Dr. Scott Nowicki, Chief Scientist of Earth […]
Creative People, Creative Places: UNM Rainforest Innovations Hosts Route 66 Centennial Seminar
On February 5, UNM Rainforest Innovations hosted the inaugural seminar in a three-part series honoring the Route 66 Centennial. Titled Creative People, Creative Places – Creative Technologies on the Mother […]
UNM Inventor Eric Prossnitz Named 2025 National Academy of Inventors Fellow
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico. December 11, 2025 – Eric R. Prossnitz, PhD of the University of New Mexico has been named a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI). NAI Fellowship is […]
2025 Pitch Deck Competition Winners Announced
On December 4, five teams of university students pitched their innovative business and startup ideas at the 2025 Pitch Deck Competition. Held at the Lobo Rainforest Building, the event was […]