Current Student Opportunities

Empowering Creativity, Celebrating Achievement

Welcome students! The Undergraduate Research, Arts and Design Network is dedicated to bringing you more opportunities to create and showcase amazing scholarly work. Check back often to learn about exciting programs, courses and other opportunities.

Getting Started in Research Workshops

In-Person and Online
Weekly, Aug 21 - Nov 17, 2026

This interactive workshop is open to all undergraduates and will guide you in taking the first steps in starting a research experience at UNM. We will cover how to narrow down/select a topic, how to find a faculty mentor with similar interests and how to write professional correspondence. You will leave the workshop with (1) a better understanding of how to get involved in research at UNM, (2) increased confidence in contacting faculty members and (3) an email that you will draft to send to prospective faculty. View the entire schedule and register here.

Global and National Security Symposium

August 27, 2026, 12:30-8:30pm (Student Fellows present, 3:30-4:45pm)

Location: Q Station, Nob Hill

The Global & National Security Policy Institute at the University of New Mexico will gather the New Mexico security community for a symposium featuring practitioner and academic perspectives on the necessity of and challenges to building resilience to withstand the many global and national security challenges we face. The Symposium features two high-level keynote speakers, two panels emphasizing resilience in technology, and poster presentations by the institute’s Student Fellows (3:30-4:45pm). Register here if you plan to be present for dinner, or you may stop by for any of the talks during the day.

Great Minds in STEM (GMiS) Conference

Conference held September 17-19, 2026

Experience the 38th Annual Great Minds in STEM Conference as we make our historic debut in New Mexico, on September 17-19, 2026! We’re transforming downtown Albuquerque into a premier destination for students and professionals to connect, collaborate, compete and push the boundaries of STEM.

Getting Started in Research for PRE-HEALTH Interested Students

Start Date: September 18, 2026 at 10am

Are you interested in pursuing a career in healthcare eventually? Are you curious about getting involved in research at UNM and would like some guidance on what that looks like? Then this interactive workshop is for you! We will review best practices in securing a research experience, how to find a faculty mentor and how to communicate professionally. You will leave this workshop with (1) increased confidence on approaching a search for faculty-mentored research experiences, (2) a better understanding of the opportunities available to you as a pre-health student at UNM and (3) an email draft to use when reaching out to prospective mentors. Space is limited. Register here for this workshop.