Technology

$1,993,000 Allocated For Broadband Workforce Development Trailer, Curriculum, And Training In New Mexico

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CNM News:

SANTA FE — The State of New Mexico Office of Broadband Access and Expansion (OBAE) is set to receive a significant boost in resources for workforce development thanks to efforts of Senators Luján and Heinrich.

A total of $1,993,000 has been allocated to support the establishment of a broadband workforce development trailer, curriculum development, and training initiatives across the state.

This funding injection comes at a critical time when the demand for skilled broadband professionals is on the rise, and access to high-speed internet is more essential than ever before. The Read More

White House Investment Set To Make New Mexico A Vital Domestic Epicenter For Advanced Chip Manufacturing

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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham speaks to Intel New Mexico employees Jan. 24, 2024, at the company’s Rio Rancho campus. Attendees include, from left, Rio Rancho Mayor Greggory Hull, Sandoval County Commission Chairman David Heil, U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández and U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury. Courtesy/Intel Corp.

NMEDD News:

SANTA FE — New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has applauded the White House announcement that will make New Mexico a vital domestic epicenter for silicon chip manufacturing.

President Joe Biden announced on Wednesday that the U.S. Department of Commerce and Intel Read More

Congressional Delegation On $10M To Help Close Digital Divide, Expand Opportunity For Tribes In New Mexico

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Congressional News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), and U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.), Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), and Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.), welcomed $10 million for multi-purpose facilities for Tribes under the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Capital Projects Fund (CPF).

This investment will fund New Mexico’s Tribal Library Broadband-Ready Facility Improvement Program, which will construct a new childcare center and expand six libraries and family resource centers to help ensure access to educational Read More

Los Alamos National Laboratory Team Is Developing Technology To Provide Fast, In-Field Actinide Measurements

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In-field alpha spectroscopy has great potential for nuclear emergency response. Courtesy/LANL

LANL News:

A research team at Los Alamos National Laboratory is developing a new technology called the Non-destructive Alpha Spectrometer, or NDAlpha, which is the first field-deployable alpha spectrometer that is capable of “point and shoot” measurements of nuclear material or contaminated surfaces.

One of the key signatures of a nuclear accident is the release of alpha-emitting radionuclides such as plutonium.

“Alpha spectroscopy is exquisitely sensitive to these signatures, but normally Read More

No Totality, No Problem – New Mexico Museum Of Natural History & Science Hosts Series Of Events For Eclipse April 8

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Courtrsy/NMMNHS

NMMNHS News:

For the second time in less than six months, a solar eclipse will be visible overhead in New Mexico. The Land of Enchantment isn’t in the path of totality for the solar eclipse April 8, so the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science (NMMNHS) is hosting a series of events designed to help visitors better understand and view the partial eclipse across the state.

Starting this evening (Thursday, March 21), the museum’s Space Science educators and scientists will present a series of talks before the moon passes in front of the sun for a solar eclipse April 8. The Read More

YMCA Partners With LAPS To Provide Spring Break Camp

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Scene of a previous Spring Break Camp activity at Aspen Elementary School. Courtesy/YMCA

Scene of a previous Spring Break Camp with art/creativity activities at The Family YMCA. Courtesy/YMCA

Y News:

During the conference days and upcoming spring break, The Family YMCA has partnered up with Los Alamos Public Schools to provide Spring Break Camp with free childcare for families within the local school district.

This is a great collaboration with Y staff, LAPS staff and Los Alamos High School student interns to ensure the camp is a success.

Youth engage in many activities throughout the day Read More

NM Congressional Delegation Welcomes Funding For Semiconductor Projects In New Mexico

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Congressional News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), and U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.), Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.) and Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) have welcomed an announcement of historic federal funding of up to $8.5 billion to expand American semiconductor manufacturing, including in New Mexico.

This new funding is made possible by an agreement between Intel and the U.S. Department of Commerce. It will support 700 manufacturing jobs and 1,000 construction jobs in the state.

This investment was secured through Read More

Outstanding STEM Student Award Winners Honored At Nuclear Museum’s Einstein Gala

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Will Boone, Bosque School

NMNSH News:

The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History, a congressionally chartered, Smithsonian-affiliated Museum recognized Holly Steen, a junior at Eldorado High School, and Will Boone, a senior at Bosque School for their submitted essays on their connection to science, technology, and engineering and mathematics.

The students were recognized at the Museum’s Einstein Gala held March 16, 2024.

“Both Holly and Will are exemplary models of students focused on STEM studies and careers,” said Jennifer Hayden, President and CEO at the National Museum Read More

Books For Cosmic Frontiers Available Now At Samizdat

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New Mexico Consortium News:

The New Mexico Consortium is hosting Cosmic Frontiers: Stephen Hawking & The Universe, a two-day event April 27-28, 2024, centered around scientist Stephen Hawking, cosmology, and astrophysics. Many of the speakers that are coming to Los Alamos to participate in the event have recently authored books.  The NMC is pleased to coordinate a special book sale at Samizdat Bookstore and a book signing event during the Cosmic Frontiers weekend.

Patrons can purchase books now at Samizdat bookstore or they will be available to purchase at the event in the SALA lobby Read More

Los Alamos-based UbiQD’s Quantum Dot Greenhouse Technology Wins 2024 SXSW Innovation Award And U.S. Department of Agriculture SBIR Grant

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UbiQD CEO Dr. Hunter McDaniel, left, and Chief Product Officer Dr. Matt Bergren accepting their award at the  25th Annual SXSW Innovation Awards competition. Courtesy/UbiQD

UbiQD, Inc. was named winner in the What the Future (WTF) category of the prestigious 25th Annual SXSW Innovation Awards competition. Courtesy/UbiQD

UbiQD News:

  • On the heels of being recognized at South by Southwest 2024 in Austin, the company was awarded a grant from the USDA to develop a new glass-based version of its QD greenhouse technology.

UbiQD, Inc., the New Mexico-based leader in quantum dot (QD) technology Read More