To the Reader

Join me in learning more about the innovative and state-of-the art research and creative endeavors that are happening at the University of New Mexico. These efforts contribute to the University’s research enterprise and have profound impacts beyond our immediate borders—in the community, the state, the nation, and the world. We value our faculty and researchers as one of our most important resources, as they bring about change and progress, but also share their knowledge, expertise, and passion with our students to build upon the future.

UNM continues to support the work of our faculty, researchers, staff, and students, providing an environment where scholarship and creativity can flourish. In 2007, the University received over $280 million in sponsored awards. These awards encompass the activities of research, public service, instruction, and training.

This issue of Quantum offers but a sampling of some of the outstanding efforts at UNM. We invite you to learn more about these scholarly and creative activities that make our University a flagship institution.

Terry L. Yates, Vice President for Research and Economic Development

In Memorium

1950-2007

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Research, Scholarship, & Creative Works at the University of New Mexico

UNM is A Carnegie Research University/Very High

Volume 24, 2008
research.unm.edu/quantum

President
David J. Schmidly

Vice President for Research and Economic Development
Terry L. Yates

Editor
Denise Wallen

Managing Editor
Photo/Illustration Editor
Valerie Roybal

Copy Editor
Denise Tessier

Graphic Designer
John Sumrow

Contributors
Steve Carr, Lauren Cruse, Cindy Foster, Luke Frank, Carolyn Gonzales, Sari Krosinsky, Laurie Mellas, Valerie Roybal, Diana Sanchez, Matt Suhre, Karen Wentworth, Larry Walsh

Quantum is published once each year by the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Send all correspondence to the Managing Editor, Office of the Vice President for Research and Economic Development, MSC05 3180, The University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87131, or call 505/277-2256.

The University of New Mexico is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity institution. This publication is available in alternate formats upon request.