The University of New Mexico is a public research institution based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, established in 1889. The University of New Mexico proffers more than 215 bachelor-s and graduate degree programs, including 94 bachelor-s, 71 master-s, and 37 doctoral and professional degrees.
The University of New Mexico is a doctoral university with very high research activity. According to the National Science Foundation, University of New Mexico provides $251 million as research and development expenditures and is ranked 94th nationwide.
The University of New Mexico encompasses the College of Arts & Sciences, College of Education, College of Fine Arts, College of Nursing, College of Pharmacy, School of Architecture and Planning, School of Public Administration, and University College. The University of New Mexico also delivers specialized programs such as continuing education, online, International, and Latin American Studies.
The University of New Mexico acts as New Mexico-s flagship institution of higher education via established and evolving greatness in teaching, research, patient care, and social service.
Address: Albuquerque, NM 87131, United States
Phone: +1 505-277-0111
Email: elcentro@unm.edu
Website: https://www.unm.edu/
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The University of New Mexico expends more than $3 million in annual research expenditures and contributes highly diverse research areas and research directions of current relevance. Its computer science research focus is listed below
• Theoretical Foundations
• Advanced Distributed System Platforms
• Complexity of Social Computing
• Biological Systems and Processes
Theoretical Foundations - Research in Theoretical Foundations at the University of New Mexico works on formal systems and algorithms for future innovations and challenges such as security, privacy, robustness, reliability, and evolving societal needs. Current research topics in this area are,
• Distributed Algorithms
• Specification & Verification
• Program Synthesis
Advanced Distributed System Platforms - Advanced Distributed System Platforms research focuses on various modern computer systems such as supercomputers, mobile systems, high-speed networks, the Internet of Things, and technical advances to resolve the needs and challenges of its applications by distributed systems. Its recent research topics are
• Scalability
• Robustness
• Security
• High-Performance Computing
• Operating Systems
• Software Engineering
• Internet of Things
• Programming Languages
Complexity of Social Computing - This area of research at the University of New Mexico improves societal infrastructure by focusing on the availability of computing and communication systems, decision systems, and research methodologies on data analytics, social media applications, and machine and human collaborations. Some of its research interests are;
• Big Data
• Complex System Analysis
• Machine Learning
• Motion Planning
• Privacy
• Robotics
• Swarming Behaviors
• Human-Computer Interactions
Biological Systems and Processes - Biological Systems research at the University of New Mexico analyses the complexity and interlinks between biology and computing for making impactful developments in both fields. Present research topics in biological systems are
• Biologically Inspired Systems
• Biomedical Engineering
• Molecular Computing
The following is a list of research laboratories established at the University of New Mexico to achieve possibilities and hands-on experience in research and study.
The University of New Mexico has several teaching and research assistantships, graduate STEM scholarships and fellowships, and several funding opportunities related to international development. Some of them are
• Veroff scholarship
• Vandyke Software, Inc. Scholarship
• Thomas Keller Memorial Scholarship
• SOE scholarships
• American Meteorological Society Industry/Government Graduate Fellowships
• Anthony Ihedoha Anaebere, Sr. Memorial Scholarship
• ASHRAE Engineering Technology Scholarships
• Christine Mirzayan Science & Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program
• Evette Harless Scholarship
• Grote Reber Doctoral Fellowships
• John von Neumann Fellowship
• Michelson Grants
• Microsoft Research Student Fellowship
• National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowship
• NIH: Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Awards
• NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP)
• PhD STEM Scholarships and Fellowships
• The Symantec Research Labs Graduate Fellowship
• International Research and Exchanges Board (IREX) Awards
The application process for applying PhD computer science at the University of New Mexico is listed below;
• Complete the online application form and upload Computer Science specific program requirements.
• The application fee must be paid
• Attach all the transcripts of applicants from prior institutions attended with high grades in technical areas, particularly mathematics, computer science, physics, and engineering
Letter of intent describes the reasons for pursuing a graduate degree, research interests, career objectives, technical and scientific experience
• Three letters of recommendation from colleagues, supervisors, or former instructors must be submitted
• GRE scores with a minimum Verbal Score of 158 and Quantitative Score of 152 must be attached
