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Luis Cifuentes

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In my 6th decade studying in, working in, observing and promoting higher education. VP for Research, Creativity and Economic Development. Opinions are my own.

Las Cruces, NM
Joined April 2012
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NMSU News
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NMSU's 'Inside the College of Arts and Sciences' Spring 2025 edition is out now! Research and creativity, profiles, events and more in 72 pages of news from faculty, students and alumni. Take a look inside to read articles, watch videos and see spectacular
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#NMSUImpact – Dr. Owen T. Burney, professor @NMSUaes Mora Research Center, received funding from @forestservice to advance the Conifer Seedling Project, enhancing reforestation efforts across fire-impacted landscapes. @nmsu_aces @NMSUResearch @CoresNmsu
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NMSU Alumni & Friends
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🌦️ For Hannah Fresquez ’23, forecasting isn’t just about predicting the weather — it’s about helping people stay safe, prepared, and empowered. Now delivering the morning forecast at KFOX14 📺 in El Paso, she’s passionate about giving communities the tools they need to plan
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#NMSUResearch - Dr. Zachary Klein, assistant professor @nmsu_fwce, is funded by @NMDGF to evaluate Munoz Flats ponds as a refuge for Roundtail Chub. @nmsu_aces @NMSUResearch @CoresNmsu
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@NMSUGeography
NMSU Geography and Environmental Studies
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Congratulations to Hardt Bergmann on receiving the Outstanding Graduate Teaching Scholarship Award! 🎉 Your dedication to teaching and learning inspires us all! #teaching #studentsuccess #geography @nmsugradschool @nmsu_arts_sci
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RT @NM_Fast: $4 billion in annual funding is on the table through the SBIR/STTR programs. Join our SBIR 101 webinar, a beginner-friendly ov….
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NMSU Engineering
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Dr. Oladayo Bello, assistant professor in the Engineering Technology Department, held a power generation workshop for middle school students participating in summer camp activities at NMSU. Watch to learn more:
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nationalpostdoc
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This interactive panel discussion will examine the challenges faced by international graduate students, academic researchers, and postdocs, drawing on recent survey data and insights from administrators. Register at🔗 // #postdocs #internationalpostdocs
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RT @jenheemstra: First copies of my book are here!! As a new faculty member, I realized that in addition to my research job, I also had a l….
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RT @Nature: For the first time, large language models performed on a par with gold medallists in the International Mathematical Olympiad. h….
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Nature - For the first time, large language models performed on a par with gold medallists in the International Mathematical Olympiad.
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#truth Onions and chili are the foundation of a good breakfast dish.
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#NMSUResearch - Congratulations to Dr. Eric L. Nielsen, assistant professor @nmsuastro, who received @NSF funding to identify best stars for direct imaging planet surveys and to perform an initial search. @NMSUResearch @CoresNmsu
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#NMSUResearch - Dr. Moire Prescott, associate professor @nmsuastro, is funded by the Space Telescope Science Institute for a complete sample of ionization echoes around fading active galactic nuclei. @nmsu_arts_sci @NMSUResearch @CoresNmsu
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RT @NMSUCURCA: Interested in reseach and possibly graduate school? Check out the McNair!
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RT @insidehighered: The Leadership Skills Scientists Need Right Now. Jen Heemstra, chair of the chemistry department at @WashU and author o….
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RT @NACUBO: "By doing the strategic work needed now, colleges can emerge from the current circumstances stronger and able to thrive," NACUB….
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NMSU College of HEST
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The NMSU Papen-Aprendamos Autism Diagnostic Center hosted an amazing training today at Lynn Middle School for school service providers. Morning session: autism ID and girls’ experiences. Afternoon session: neurodivergent-affirming care and positive identity. A day well spent! 🙌
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#NMSUResearch - Dr. Laura Boucheron Spence, professor of Electrical Engineering, is partnering with @GeorgeMasonU on a @NASA funded study of coronal hole extraction using semantic segmentation. @NMSU_engineer @NMSUResearch @CoresNmsu
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#NMSUResearch - Dr. Israel S. Joukhadar, senior research scientist in Extension Plant Sciences, is funded by the New Mexico Chile Commission to investigate mechanical harvest loss evaluation. @nmsu_aces @NMSUResearch @CoresNmsu
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