Luis Cifuentes

@NMSUVPR

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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Luis Cifuentes@NMSUVPR · Jul 21

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NNMSU News@NMSUNews · Jul 21

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 photos.bit.ly/3GNVpzu

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Jen Heemstra@jenheemstra · Jul 25

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 leadership job…and I wasn’t prepared for that. This book is the guide I wish I’d had then, with the goal of helping others now. jenheemstra.com/book

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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

NMSUVPR's tweet image. #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

Luis Cifuentes@NMSUVPR · Jul 26

#NMSUStudentSuccess

NNMSU Geography and Environmental Studies@NMSUGeography · Jul 25

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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NM FAST@NM_Fast · Jul 25

$4 billion in annual funding is on the table through the SBIR/STTR programs. Join our SBIR 101 webinar, a beginner-friendly overview of the SBIR and STTR programs, designed to help you get started. Reserve your spot: eventbrite.com/e/sbir-101-tic…

Luis Cifuentes@NMSUVPR · Jul 25

#NMSUStudentSuccess

NNMSU Engineering@NMSU_engineer · Jul 25

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: youtube.com/watch?v=9nEsRM…

Luis Cifuentes@NMSUVPR · Jul 25

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nnationalpostdoc@nationalpostdoc · Jul 25

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🔗 ow.ly/2lJI50WjQJI // #postdocs #internationalpostdocs

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nature@Nature · Jul 24

For the first time, large language models performed on a par with gold medallists in the International Mathematical Olympiad go.nature.com/46VdZAg

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Luis Cifuentes@NMSUVPR · Jul 25

#truth Onions and chili are the foundation of a good breakfast dish.

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Luis Cifuentes@NMSUVPR · Jul 25

#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

NMSUVPR's tweet image. #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

Luis Cifuentes@NMSUVPR · Jul 24

#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

NMSUVPR's tweet image. #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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Center for Undergrad Research & Creative Activity@NMSUCURCA · Jul 23

Interested in reseach and possibly graduate school? Check out the McNair! nmsu.link/mcnair

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Inside Higher Ed@insidehighered · Jul 23

The Leadership Skills Scientists Need Right Now Jen Heemstra, chair of the chemistry department at @WashU and author of a forthcoming book on leadership for scientists, has some advice for navigating the Trump administration’s changes to science policy. bit.ly/451Zsjw

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NACUBO@NACUBO · Jul 23

"By doing the strategic work needed now, colleges can emerge from the current circumstances stronger and able to thrive," NACUBO Vice President of Consulting Ruth Johnston writes for the @chronicle: chronicle.com/article/a-new-…

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Luis Cifuentes@NMSUVPR · Jul 23

#NMSUImpact #NMSUStudentSuccess - Initiative helps @nmsu prepare New Mexico @workforce for national security. @NMSUResearch @CoresNmsu newsroom.nmsu.edu/news/initiativ… #NMSU

NMSUVPR's tweet card. As a member of the Plutonium Workforce Development Initiative, or PWDI, New Mexico State University is teaching and training students in several disciplines to create a robust workforce pipeline...

Luis Cifuentes@NMSUVPR · Jul 23

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NNMSU College of HEST@nmsu_HEST · Jul 22

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! 🙌

Luis Cifuentes@NMSUVPR · Jul 23

#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

NMSUVPR's tweet image. #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

Luis Cifuentes@NMSUVPR · Jul 22

#NMSUStudentSuccess #NMSUCreativity lascrucesbulletin.com/stories/taylor… #simplesharebuttons

NMSUVPR's tweet card. New Mexico Historic Sites announced the arrival of Yasmine Jahangiri as the new museum technician and conservator of the Taylor-Mesilla and Fort Selden historic sites. Yahangiri is responsible for …

Luis Cifuentes@NMSUVPR · Jul 22

#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

Luis Cifuentes@NMSUVPR · Jul 21

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