The University of New Mexico

Student Organizations

General Information
Name of Organization Advancing Women in Science
Website https://unm-community.symplicity.com/index.php?mode=form&id=151499eeb87045e3a2243ec65a79ad3c
Contact Information
Social Media @AWSUNM on Instagram
Social Media https://www.facebook.com/AdvancingWomenInScienceUNM/
Student Population Served
Students enrolled at UNM
Engagement Opportunities
Academic Support
Student Support
Professional Development
General Information
Name of Organization American Association of Public Health Dentistry
Contact Information
Organization Email UNMAAPHD@gmail.com
Vice President Name Yaghoobi Shireen
Vice President Email shya93@unm.edu
Faculty Advisor Name Charles Tatlock
Faculty Advisor Email CTatlock@salud.unm.edu
Physical Location Room 1037 in the Lobo Lair of the SUB
Social Media Room 1037 in the Lobo Lair of the SUB
Student Population Served
Students must request to join.
Engagement Opportunities
Academic Support
Student Support
Professional Development
General Information
Name of Organization American Chemical Society - UNM Chapter
Website https://www.facebook.com/ACSUNM/
Contact Information
Organization Email acsunm-L@list.unm.edu
Faculty Advisor Name Lisa Whalen
Faculty Advisor Email lwhalen@unm.edu
Phone Number 505-277-4659
Social Media https://www.facebook.com/ACSUNM/
Physical Location Bandelier East 126
Student Population Served
Chemistry, biochemistry, and chemical engineering majors
Engagement Opportunities
Supply our members with the funds to present their research at national conferences.
Aid members in chemistry-related fields by providing industry and research networking and opportunities!
Sell laboratory notebooks, and chemistry model sets.
Build community and friendship through club events such as Explora Adult Night.
Community service and science outreach experience including:
Chemistry magic shows, charity fundraisers, and BBQ/liquid nitrogen ice cream socials.
General Information
Name of Organization Association of Energy Engineers
Website https://sites.google.com/site/aeeunm/
Contact Information
Organization Email aeeunm@gmail.com
President Name Jeffrey A. Sward
President Email swardy@unm.edu
Faculty Advisor Name Andrea Mammoli
Faculty Advisor Email mammoli@unm.edu
Student Population Served
Students interested in the energy fields
Engagement Opportunities
Academic Support
Student Support
Professional Development
General Information
Name of Organization American Indian Council of Architects and Engineers
Website http://aicae.unm.edu/
Contact Information
Organization Email aicae@unm.edu
President Name Pascual Victor
President Email vpascual@unm.edu
Faculty Advisor Name Theodore Jojola
Faculty Advisor Email tjojola@unm.edu
Social Media https://www.facebook.com/aicaecouncil/
Student Population Served
Students enrolled in the UNM School of Architecture and Planning.
Engagement Opportunities
Academic Support
Student Support
Scholarships
Professional Development
General Information
Name of Organization American Indian Science and Engineering Society
Website http://aises.unm.edu
Contact Information
Organization Email aisesunm@gmail.com
President Name Jamie E. Sagg
President Email jsagg14@unm.edu
Staff Advisor Name Lourdes Garcia O'Keefe
Staff Advisor Email lokeefe@unm.edu
Student Population Served
Students must request to join.
Engagement Opportunities
Academic Support
Student Support
Professional Development
General Information
Name of Organization American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (UNM Chapter)
Contact Information
Organization Email cfdegraw@unm.edu
President Name Christopher F. DeGraw
President Email cfdegraw@unm.edu
Faculty Advisor Name C. Randall Truman
Faculty Advisor Email truman@unm.edu
Student Population Served
Engagement Opportunities
General Information
Name of Organization American Institute of Chemical Engineers
Website http://unmaiche.wix.com/home
Contact Information
Organization Email aiche@unm.edu
President Name Nicholas A. Baker
President Email nbaker24@unm.edu
Staff Advisor Name Jamie Gomez
Staff Advisor Email jrgomez@unm.edu
Student Population Served
Undergraduate Chemical Engineers
Engagement Opportunities
Academic Support
Student Support
Professional Development
General Information
Name of Organization American Medical Student Association
Website http://www.unm.edu/~amsapm/amsa.html
Contact Information
Organization Email amsapm@unm.edu
Staff Advisor Name Veronica Plaza
Staff Advisor Email VePlaza@salud.unm.edu
Social Media https://www.facebook.com/groups/32532715923/
Student Population Served
Pre-Med students
Engagement Opportunities
Academic Support
Student Support
Professional Development
General Information
Name of Organization American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Website https://www.asbmb.org/
Contact Information
Organization Email asbmb@asbmb.org
Faculty Advisor Name Martina Rosenberg, Assistant Professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Faculty Advisor Email MRosenberg@salud.unm.edu
Student Population Served
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology students
Engagement Opportunities
Career Development, Networking, Community Outreach, Scholarships, and Academic Support
General Information
Name of Organization BA/MD Organization
Contact Information
Organization Email bamd@unm.edu
President Name Kylee R. Greider
President Email kgreider@unm.edu
Faculty Advisor Name Karen McGilvary
Faculty Advisor Email karenmc@salud.unm.edu
Social Media https://www.facebook.com/BAMD-Organization-273942789282746/
Student Population Served
Students must be admitted into the BA/MD Program.
Engagement Opportunities
Academic Support
Student Support
Professional Development
General Information
Name of Organization Biology Undergraduate Society of UNM
Website https://unmbiologyundergraduatesociety.wordpress.com/
Contact Information
Organization Email BUGS@unm.edu
Co-President Name Devon Lagueux
Co-President Email dlagueux@unm.edu
Co-President Name Sydney Flynn
Co-President Email sydneygrey@unm.edu
Co-Vice President Names Audrey Haesen and Ashvini Vaidya
Co-Treasurer Names Courtney Buck and Michelle Duran
Secretary Name Melissa Frank
Communications Director Name Elijah Martinez
Fun Chair Name Kelsey Ayers
Faculty Advisor Name Dr. Blair Wolf
Faculty Advisor Email wolf@unm.edu
Social Media https://www.facebook.com/groups/57722247015/
Student Population Served
All students interested in biology.
Engagement Opportunities
Academic Support
Student Support
Professional Development
General Information
Name of Organization Chi Epsilon (Civil Engineering Honor Society)
Contact Information
President Name Justin Rae Nichols
President Email justin67@unm.edu
Faculty Advisor Name Rafiqul Tarefder
Faculty Advisor Email tarefder@unm.edu
Student Population Served
Engagement Opportunities
General Information
Name of Organization Computer Hacking and Capture the Flag
Contact Information
Organization Email ctfclub@cs.unm.edu
President Name Ryan P. Delao
President Email rdelao@unm.edu
Faculty Advisor Name Ryan P. Delao
Faculty Advisor Email rdelao@unm.edu
Student Population Served
Engagement Opportunities
General Information
Name of Organization Eta Kappa Nu - Delta Omicron Chapter (Electrical and Computer Engineering Honor Society)
Contact Information
Organization Email hkn@unm.edu
President Name John Saldana
President Email saldanaj2015@unm.edu
Faculty Advisor Name Jane Lehr
Faculty Advisor Email jmlehr@unm.edu
Social Media https://www.facebook.com/unmhkn/
Student Population Served
Engagement Opportunities
General Information
Name of Organization Geology Club
Website http://unmgeologyclub.unm.edu/
Contact Information
Organization Email unmgeologyclub@unm.edu
President Name Kaylen Marie Jones
President Email kaylen@unm.edu
Faculty Advisor Name Dr. Laura Crossey
Faculty Advisor Email lcrossey@unm.edu
Social Media https://www.facebook.com/groups/172982976467982/
Student Population Served
Open to any UNM students
Engagement Opportunities
Academic Support
Student Support
Mentoring
General Information
Name of Organization Hispanic Engineering and Science Organization
Website http://heso.unm.edu/
Contact Information
Organization Email hesorg@unm.edu
President Name Co-Chairs: Jessica Ladd and Ayham Maadi
President Email Jessica: j3ladd@unm.edu Ayham: amaadi@unm.edu
Faculty Advisor Name Steven Peralta
Faculty Advisor Email speralta@unm.edu
Student Population Served
Open to UNM Engineering Students
Engagement Opportunities
Student Support
Professional Development
General Information
Name of Organization Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (UNM)
Website Coming Soon
Contact Information
Organization Email unm.ieee@gmail.com
President Name Rebecca Kreitinger
President Email rkreitinger@unm.edu
Faculty Advisor Name Dr. Tarief Elshafiey
Faculty Advisor Email  telshafiey@unm.edu
Student Population Served
Engagement Opportunities
Student Support
Professional Development
General Information
Name of Organization Institute of Transportation Engineers Student Chapter
Website http://unmite.weebly.com/
Contact Information
Organization Email unmite@gmail.com
President Name Andrew Crawford Sutliff
President Email asutliff@unm.edu
Faculty Advisor Name Dr. Guohui Zhang
Faculty Advisor Email guohui@unm.edu
Social Media https://www.facebook.com/groups/1533194206923042/
Student Population Served
Engagement Opportunities
Student Support
Professional Development
General Information
Name of Organization Med Lab Sciences Student Society
Contact Information
Organization Email MLS@salud.unm.edu
President Name Jason A. Carr
President Email jcarr@salud.unm.edu
Faculty Advisor Name Margaret Alba
Faculty Advisor Email MAlba@salud.unm.edu
Social Media https://www.facebook.com/UnmMLSSS
Student Population Served
Open to UNM Medical Lab Sciences students
Engagement Opportunities
Student Support
Professional Development
General Information
Name of Organization National Society of Black Engineers (UNM Chapter)
Website http://www.unm.edu/~sixhouse/
Contact Information
Organization Email nsbe.unm@gmail.com
Faculty Advisor Name Dr. Sonia Maria Gipson Rankin and Katherine Love
Faculty Advisor Email sgrankin@unm.edu
Faculty Advisor Email katherin@unm.edu
Phone Number
Social Media https://www.facebook.com/groups/531187767029061/
Physical Location Engineering Student Services, 2080 Centennial
Student Population Served
Primarily, black students interested in STEM (Science Technology Engineering Mathematics) or business majors. However, you do NOT have to be of African descent or a STEM major to roll with us. Everyone is welcome.
Engagement Opportunities
Mission: "To increase the number of culturally responsible black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the community."Our emphasis is on community outreach, professional development, and academic advancement. A few the opportunities available to our members include attending the National and Regional Conventions, NSBE Kid's Day, socials, scholarships, and more!
General Information
Name of Organization Pre-Dental Society
Contact Information
Organization Email
Secretary Name Lauren Houliston
Secretary Email lhoul@unm.edu
Community Service Chair Trey Thygerson
Faculty Advisor Email tthygerson@unm.edu
Social Media https://www.facebook.com/UNMPDS/
Student Population Served
Students interested in dental health professions.
Engagement Opportunities
Student Support
Professional Development
General Information
Name of Organization UNM Pre-Medical Organization
Website http://premed.unm.edu/
Contact Information
Organization Email premed@unm.edu
President Name Rika Ravichandran
President Email ravn170@salud.unm.edu
Faculty Advisor Name Dr. James McKinnell
Faculty Advisor Email JMcKinnell@salud.unm.edu
Physical Location Room 1026 in the Lobo Lair of the SUB
Social Media https://www.facebook.com/pages/2012-2013-UNM-Pre-Medical-Organization/367988616547770
Student Population Served
Students signed up as members of the organization
Engagement Opportunities
Networking Meetings
Guest Speakers
Student Support
Scholarship
General Information
Name of Organization Pre-Pharmacy Society
Website http://prepharmunm.wix.com/prepharmunm
Contact Information
Organization Email UNMPrePharm@gmail.com
President Name Branda Chaleunphonh
President Email bchaleunphonh@unm.edu
Faculty Advisor Name Megan Speck
Faculty Advisor Email mlspeck@salud.unm.edu
Physical Location Room 1037 in the Lobo Lair of the SUB
Social Media https://www.facebook.com/UNMPrePharmacySociety
Student Population Served
Current Pre-Pharm students or those considering the field
Engagement Opportunities
Networking Meetings
Student Support
General Information
Name of Organization Pre-Physician Assistant Club
Contact Information
Organization Email prepa@unm.edu
President Name Vivian Nguyen
President Email vnguyen9@unm.edu
Faculty Advisor Name Marieken Shaner
Faculty Advisor Email marieken@unm.edu
Physical Location Room 1051 in the Lobo Lair of the SUB
Social Media https://www.facebook.com/prepaclubunm
Student Population Served
Engagement Opportunities
General Information
Name of Organization Pre-Veterinary Society
Contact Information
Organization Email unmprevet@gmail.com
President Name Bandon McCormick
President Email wuggles@unm.edu
Faculty Advisor Name Bruce Hofkin
Faculty Advisor Email brunoh@unm.edu
Social Media https://www.facebook.com/UNM-Pre-Vet-153327434736293/
Student Population Served
Students preparing for application to schools of veterinary medicine
Engagement Opportunities
Academic Support
Student Support
General Information
Name of Organization Society of Automotive Engineers
Website https://fsae.unm.edu/
Contact Information
Program Director John Russell
Program Director Email jjrussel@unm.edu
Physical Location Mechanical Engineering
Social Media https://www.facebook.com/LoboMotorsports/
Phone Number 5052771345
Student Population Served
Mechanical Engineering Students
Engagement Opportunities
General Information
Name of Organization Secular Student Alliance
Website https://secularstudents.org/unm
Contact Information
Organization Email ssa@unm.edu
President Name Nicole Link
President Email nsl83201@unm.edu
Faculty Advisor Name Daniel Wolne
Faculty Advisor Email dsw1@unm.edu
Social Media https://www.facebook.com/SSAUNM/
Student Population Served
Students interested in science and skepticism
Engagement Opportunities
Student Support
General Information
Name of Organization Society for the Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science
Website https://sacnaslobosunm.wordpress.com
Contact Information
Organization Email sacnaslobos@gmail.com
President Name Dominic Medina
President Email dommed@unm.edu
Staff Advisor Name Gabriel A. Montaño
Staff Advisor Email gbmon@lanl.gov
Social Media https://www.facebook.com/SACNAS.Lobos.UNM/
Student Population Served
Students interested in scientific leadership
Engagement Opportunities
Student Support
General Information
Name of Organization Society of Physics Students
Website http://physics.unm.edu/pandaweb/undergraduate/sps.php
Contact Information
President Name Lauren Zundel
President Email lzundel@unm.edu
Faculty Advisor Name David Dunlap
Faculty Advisor Email dunlap@unm.edu
Social Media Closed Facebook Group: ask to join on their website
Student Population Served
Students interested in physics programs at UNM
Engagement Opportunities
Student Support
Undergraduate Research
General Information
Name of Organization Society of Women Engineers
Website http://swe.unm.edu/
Contact Information
Organization Email sweunm@unm.edu
President Name  Maria Kelly
President Email kellym@unm.edu
Faculty Advisor Name Svetlana Poroseva
Faculty Advisor Email poroseva@unm.edu
Social Media https://www.facebook.com/sweunmchapter/
Student Population Served
All students interested in STEM resources and support
Engagement Opportunities
Academic Support
Student Support
General Information
Name of Organization Wilderness Alliance of UNM
Website https://sust.unm.edu/events/2014/09/wild-all.html
Contact Information
President Name Stephane Mladinich
President Email stephiem@unm.edu
Social Media https://www.facebook.com/groups/273201647115/
Student Population Served
All students interested in sustainability
Engagement Opportunities
Student Support