STEM - New Mexico Technology Council

Learn About the CNM New Mexico Information Technology Apprenticeship Program

In New Mexico and nationwide, Information Technology (IT) jobs are growing while workers continue to lack the skills needed to meet the demand. In New Mexico alone, the IT sector is expected to grow 20.7% between 2010 and 2020.
CNM Ingenuity Inc. has developed an Information Technology Apprenticeship Program (NMITAP) designed to bridge the gap between qualified applicants and employers. Learn about the program from John Mierzwa, Director of STEMulus Initiatives as he sits down with New Mexico Technology Council Executive Director Nyika Allen.
If you are an employer looking to hire or interested in becoming an apprenticeship, visit the NMITAP website for Frequently Asked Questions and more.
The New Mexico Technology Council will be hosting a free breakfast and informational session for employers on August 10th. Register here to attend.

Marie-Pier Frigon2016-07-20T15:11:03+00:00July 20th, 2016|

Volunteers and Mentors Needed for Native Hackathon

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Marie-Pier Frigon2016-04-12T20:19:26+00:00April 12th, 2016|

Student Research Day at the University of New Mexico

Student Research Day will be held on April 16th at the University of New Mexico Student Union Building.
Student Research Day is a student run and organized event oriented towards providing a rare opportunity for our graduate students to present their innovative work to the general public. This is an opportunity for students to interact with the local community to create lasting connections and collaborations. There will be a scientific conference style 15 minute presentation and poster session, and more entrepreneurially focused five minute talks.
Gary Oppedahl, serial entrepreneur and Director of Albuquerque’s Economic Development Department, will give a keynote speech at 1 PM, as well as several local scientists from Sandia National Laboratories and the Air Force Research Laboratory to introduce topic sessions for oral presentations. Dr. Ronen Polsky from Sandia will lead off with a presentation on Transdermal Microneedle Sensors, and Dr. Kyle Hornton from AFRL concluding the morning session. The poster session will follow after, allowing small group interaction with students, as well as a catered lunch. Dr. Eric Spoerke and Dr. Gabe Montano will follow Director Oppedahl in our afternoon session. The evening will conclude with lightning talks and a catered banquet.
The Nanoscience and Microsystems Engineering and Chemical and Biological Engineering Graduate Student Associations are organizing Student Research Day this year, and are sponsored by four departments at the University of New Mexico, including the Nanoscience and Microsystems Engineering (NSME), Biomedical Engineering (BME), Chemical and Biological Engineering (CBE), and Chemical and Chemical Biology (CCB). They are providing our judges, as well as helping fund food and free parking.
The event will take place at the UNM Student Union Building (SUB), 3rd floor, in the following meeting rooms: Acoma A & B for the poster session, and Fiesta A & B for our oral presentations. The SUB is located in quadrant M16 as building 60. Parking will be provided in lot A which is located in quadrant O17.
Please RSVP here to attend
Take this opportunity to enjoy the food and bar, take in the current research, and network with the local science and business community. If you are planning to attend either lunch and/or dinner we would like for you to RSVP at the following link.
Schedule

Parking Map

Marie-Pier Frigon2016-04-03T18:49:35+00:00April 3rd, 2016|

innovationACADEMY Student Pitch Competition Fund Needs Your Support

You may have seen our post about the upcoming STC.UNM Innovate New Mexico Student Pitch Competition on April 25th.
Even if you don’t have a student at home or can’t make the event on April 25th (though we hope you’ll attend!) you can still support this important program and STEM efforts in our state by donating to the fund. This money will be split among the 5 teams who win the competition to help bring their idea, service or product to market.
You can find the GoFundMe page here at at the above image.
This is part of STC.UNM and the innovationACADEMY helping to change our community for the better!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rk1pqe_mpFw

Marie-Pier Frigon2016-03-19T14:42:22+00:00March 19th, 2016|

STC.UNM Presents Innovate New Mexico Student Pitch Competition 4/25/16

ATTENTION STUDENTS! DO YOU HAVE AN INNOVATIVE IDEA FOR A PRODUCT, SERVICE, OR TECHNOLOGY?

Would you like to win money to help turn your idea into a reality? Top 5 teams will split the Innovate New Mexico Competition Fund. Students with product ideas, crazy innovations, a genuine startup, or just a desire to practice their presentation skills are encouraged to enter. Open to New Mexico Tech, New Mexico State University and the University of New Mexico students.

NEW CATEGORY–HIGHER EDUCATION INNOVATION:
DO YOU HAVE AN IDEA FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO TO GENERATE NEW REVENUE SOURCES? THERE WILL BE A CASH PRIZE FOR THE BEST PITCH IN THIS AREA!

To be eligible to compete in the Innovate New Mexico Student Pitch Competition, you must submit an application with your video submission by April 11th, 2016.
Instructions and Guidelines:
There will be two rounds in the competition.
Submission Criteria for First Round
Record a 90 second video of a student or team of students delivering an elevator pitch for your business/idea. Videos should capture student(s) delivering the pitch to the camera. The pitch should be delivered in a single take. Videos should not be edited together or produced with visuals or effects. This doesn’t mean it needs to be filmed on the first take, but there should be no post-production done to the pitch (i.e. don’t edit two halves of different takes together). Avoid reading from scripts or cue cards. Please be sure to record the video in a reasonably quiet environment to make it easier for the judges to hear and understand. Avoid recording outdoors or in loud hallways.
A panel of judges will view the video submissions and determine the finalists that will move on to the Final Round at Bow and Arrow Brewing on April 25, 2016. Finalists will be announced by April 18, 2016.
Final Round
Finalists will present a 90-second “live” pitch to at an evening reception on April 25, 2016 from 5:30pm – 7:30pm in front of the business leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, and others in the community. Winners will be determined by audience voting.

Marie-Pier Frigon2016-03-19T14:28:15+00:00March 19th, 2016|

The ABQ Homeschool Engineering and Robotics Team Needs Your Support

Recently, the Albuquerque Home School Engineering and Robotics Team (AHERT) Ravens – FIRST FTC team #5132 was very successful winning the AZ/NM FTC State Championship as part of the winning alliance scoring the highest score of the day and beating out more than 30 other teams.
The program can be summarized as a challenging STEM program that is a sport for the mind where 100% of the team can and will go pro, entering our workforce and helping to shape the future of New Mexico. We’re sure many of our NMTC members would like to show these talented future leaders that we support them and that New Mexico stands with them to help them reach their potential.
The team is now heading into the broader series of competitions that take them from California and the Super Regional Tournament to St. Louis Missouri and the World Championship. This community based team needs help to get there and to have the parts, tools and equipment that they need to compete against the best in the world.
Any level of support would be greatly appreciated, no donation too small or too large. Donations can be made online here.
The budget for their upcoming events is:
$7,000 for Oakland CA competition March 24-26 (help needed as soon as possible)
$12,000 for St Louis World Championship April 23-26
This funding goes to support the robot parts, tools, technology equipment and travel for these things to and from the tournaments. The program also offers scholarships for students who cannot otherwise attend without financial support.
This is an opportunity for the NMTC business community to show how we value high achieving dedicated students. This team does not come from any one school or city. They represent students from Rio Rancho, Bernalillo and Albuquerque. They come from a variety of local schools and independent education options. A true representation of our local talent. This support will create the change that we seek for education in New Mexico.
If you have any questions or would like to learn more about the program, visit their website or contact Manny Barrera, PE – Head Coach mannybarrera@forestcity.net

Marie-Pier Frigon2016-03-11T18:04:43+00:00March 11th, 2016|

Supercomputing Challenge Seeks Judges throughout New Mexico!

New Mexico is home to some remarkable organizations working in and around STEM education. One element that unites them all is the value of having real professionals in tech interact with our youth, providing the benefit of their experience and connections through judging, mentoring and visits. Please consider helping out!

(Not sure which organization might be a good fit? Try contacting us and we’ll try to help.)

SUPERCOMPUTING CHALLENGE SEEKS JUDGES

The Supercomputing Challenge, http://www.supercomputingchallenge.org, is looking for judges to help with Project Evaluations around the state on Saturdays during February. The Challenge teams, of one to five students, come and present their work thus far and judges evaluate their projects and presentations and offer suggestions for the teams to work on during the last two months of the Challenge. Judges fill out a copy of the rubric which can be seen at: http://www.supercomputingchallenge.org/evaluations/judging_form.html

The current schedule of events is posted at: http://www.supercomputingchallenge.org/evaluations

with details at: http://www.supercomputingchallenge.org/evaluations/schedule.shtml

If you are willing to help out at any site, please drop an email to consult@challenge.nm.org

Marie-Pier Frigon2013-01-08T13:40:28+00:00January 8th, 2013|

NMTC Education & Policy: Please Complete our Survey!

The New Mexico Technology Council’s Education Committee has been working to identify the areas that are most interesting to our members – and where we can have the most impact. Can you help?

The NMTC Education Committee is seeking your opinion on what education issues are most important to you and your business. Your input is critical; please consider completing this short survey. The Education Committee will use your responses to help develop its objectives and agenda in the coming months. Please submit your responses by the survey close date, September 29, 2012.

Sincerely,

Jamai Blivin (Chair), Eric Renz-Whitmore, Glenn Perkal, Judie Youngman, Caren Shiozaki, Barbara Lopez, Sheri Clark, Terri Nikole Baca and Lisa J. Adkins

Find the survey HERE or simply complete the popup survey right now!

Marie-Pier Frigon2012-09-24T13:23:04+00:00September 24th, 2012|

ATTENTION STUDENTS! DO YOU HAVE AN INNOVATIVE IDEA FOR A PRODUCT, SERVICE, OR TECHNOLOGY?

NEW CATEGORY–HIGHER EDUCATION INNOVATION: DO YOU HAVE AN IDEA FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO TO GENERATE NEW REVENUE SOURCES? THERE WILL BE A CASH PRIZE FOR THE BEST PITCH IN THIS AREA!

NEW CATEGORY–HIGHER EDUCATION INNOVATION:
DO YOU HAVE AN IDEA FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO TO GENERATE NEW REVENUE SOURCES? THERE WILL BE A CASH PRIZE FOR THE BEST PITCH IN THIS AREA!