Quantum 2005: Research, Scholarship & Creative Works

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			To the Reader Secrets of the Valles Caldera Peter Fawcett and John Geissman gain insight into the Earth's climate history. by Robert Julyan :: Video* (Quicktime format):* Reading the Mud
			The Complexity of Poverty Richard Santos works on the problem and possible solutions to poverty among Hispanics. by Frank D. Martínez Breaking From Tradition Joan Bybee pushes beyond traditional concepts of linguistics. by Steve Carr
			Empowering Communities The New Mexico Center for Environmental Health Sciences addresses regionally relevant environmental public health issues. by Luke Frank Building Stronger Teachers Science, Technology and Mathematics Teacher Academies help to prepare highly qualified teachers. by Larry Walsh :: Video* (Quicktime format):* Everything is Connected
			The 3/4 Power Law James Brown and Bruce Milne explain a fundamental law of nature. by Russell Moore Quantum Briefs :: Inspiring Native American Students by Laurie Mellas Ramirez :: From History to Mystery by Carolyn Gonzales :: Bilingual Medicine by Cindy Foster :: A Common Language for Diversity by Carolyn Gonzales :: Softening the Edges of Hospital Life by Cindy Foster
			Water Library Professor of Art and Art History Basia Irland explores the phenomenon of water. by Valerie Roybal :: Video (Quicktime format): The Art of Water Saving the Silvery Minnow Tom Turner helps to repopulate the Rio Grande with the minnow. by Steve Carr Preventive Diplomacy The Utton Transboundary Resources Center helps resolve conflicts regarding natural resources. by Laurie Mellas Ramirez
			Discoveries of the El Mirón Cave Lawrence Straus and student researchers find Cro-Magnon art in northern Spain. by Karen Wentworth Women's Work Susan Tiano discusses the feminization of labor in the global manufacturing industries. by Carolyn Gonzales Reconstructing the Tree of Life Researchers build an essential and powerful organizing tool for the future of biology. by Greg Johnston
			Small is Beautiful UNM professors and collaborators conduct cancer research at the molecular level. by Cindy Foster Hot Off the Press UNM Press celebrates it's 75th Anniversary. by Valerie Roybal and Russell Moore
			Masthead Quantum 2004 ............................................................................................................................................... Images at the top of the page, left image: Satellite image of the Valles Caldera and surrounding area, image courtesy of the Earth Data Analysis Center; top right: photo taken at the Science Academy, photo by John Sumrow; bottom right: top view of the Basia Irland's rainwater harvesting project at the northwest corner of the Student Union Building, UNM campus, photo by John Sumrow. Copyright 2005 by the University of New Mexico. All rights reserved. Reproduction by any means in whole or part without permission is prohibited. Quantum is published once each year by the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico. Send all correspondence to the Editor, Office of the Vice Provost for Research, MSC05 3180, 102 Scholes Hall, The University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87131. Any comments or questions regarding this site can be addressed to: Valerie Roybal, valr@unm.edu