New Mexico THE NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION (NSF) is the only federal agency whose mission includes support for all fields of fundamental science and engineering. BY THE NUMBERS New Mexico in FY 2016 $52 Million: NSF funds awarded 28th: National ranking in NSF funds 22: NSF-funded institutions 172: NSF grants awarded 4: NSF research centers/facilities “New Mexico should be a technology jobs leader, a haven for innovation, a place where the best and brightest come to bring their products to the market.” − Governor Susana Martinez EXAMPLES OF NSF-FUNDED RESEARCH IN NEW MEXICO New Mexico’s NSF-funded Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) devised a method for accurately measuring water use with satellite technology. The method has been implemented in Doña Ana County, where water restrictions necessitate greater accountability in agricultural water use. Researchers at the Sevilleta Long Term Ecological Research Site played a central role in determining the cause of an outbreak of hantavirus in 2003. Their research answered key questions about the sudden outbreak of the virus and how it spread, helping to save lives. New Mexico’s Very Large Array is considered the most productive radio telescope ever built. Astronomers from around the world have used it to observe black holes and planet formation. Courtesy: www.research.gov/seeinnovation INVESTMENT IN SCIENCE = INVESTMENT IN NEW MEXICO Over 3,500 high tech companies are located in New Mexico, supporting 66,500 jobs.1 New Mexico ranks 1st nationally in research and development performed per gross domestic production in 2012.1 Los Alamos National Laboratory has assisted 5400 companies and entrepreneurs throughout New Mexico in fiscal year 2014.3 The University of New Mexico ranks in the top 100 U.S. academic institutions in terms of science and engineering expenditures.1 New Mexico companies received $13 million in venture capital in 2014.1 One-quarter of all patents awarded in New Mexico in the last decade were based on NSF-funded research.2 1 Science and Engineering Indicators 2016 NSF 2 R&D Dashboard 3 Los Alamos National Laboratory Economic Impact on New Mexico 2015 Coalition for National Science Funding (CNSF)  www.cnsfweb.org

New Mexico Since 1952, NSF has supported nearly 50,000 graduate students through research fellowships. New Mexico received $12 million in NSF educational funding in FY 2016. THE NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION (NSF) not only funds cutting-edge research at institutions across the country; NSF’s education initiatives ensure the U.S. will remain a global leader in innovation for generations to come. EXAMPLES OF NSF-FUNDED EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN NEW MEXICO The NSF-funded Noyce Scholarship Project at Northern New Mexico College will train 31 new science, technology, engineering, and math teachers to teach in rural areas of the state. Project GUTS, funded by NSF’s Academies for Young Scientists, engaged middle school students and teachers in hands-on research, computer modeling, and interactive discussions. Students who completed the program improved their problem-solving skills. Participants in the NSF-funded Research Experiences for Undergraduates at the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology received mentoring from scientists while working on an interdisciplinary research project. NSF funding supports the Integrative Graduate Education and Research Traineeship project at the University of New Mexico, which will produce a new generation of professionals who will integrate nanotechnology with biological systems. Courtesy: www.research.gov/seeinnovation “A strong education system is the key to America’s global competitiveness, our economic future, and the quality of life for its citizens.” − Bill Richardson, Former Governor, New Mexico “In the beginning of the 20th century, manufacturing was the key to success. Today, in the 21st century, education is the key.” − Robert G. Frank, President, University of New Mexico Coalition for National Science Funding (CNSF)  www.cnsfweb.org