UNM hosts final Faculty Lightning Lounge this semester Nov. 11

The University of New Mexico will hold its final Faculty Lightning Lounge of the semester at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 11, in Stamm Commons inside the Centennial Engineering Center.

The event allows faculty from various disciplines to deliver brief presentations on their research, creative projects, teaching methods, or outreach efforts. Attendees will have time to ask questions during and after the sessions, providing a space for networking and professional development.

The November lineup features Eva Chi, a professor and Regents’ Lecturer of chemical and biological engineering, who will speak on “AI as a Bright But Untrustworthy Assistant.” Natasha Howard, an assistant professor of geography and environmental studies and Africana studies, will present on “How Research and Teaching Inform One Another.”

Laura de Lorenzo, senior lecturer III and director of the biochemistry program in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, will also participate. Stephanie Sanchez, manager of student support for the Center for Teaching and Learning and adjunct lecturer in the Department of Chicana and Chicano Studies, will discuss “Thinking Boldly: Intellectual Risk-Taking in Chicana/O/X Studies.”

The gathering is open to faculty, staff, students, and community members without a required reservation. ADVANCE at UNM, the Center for Teaching and Learning, the Office of Academic Affairs, and the Office of the Vice President for Research host the series. Christopher Lyons, assistant vice provost for faculty affairs, coordinates the event and accepts presentation recommendations via email at clyons@unm.edu or advance@unm.edu.