REGENTS PROFESSOR JERRY THOMPSON NAMED AWARD WINNER BY HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF NEW MEXICO TAMIU Regents and Piper Professor Dr. Jerry D. Thompson's publication, Under the Piñon Tree: Finding a Place in Pie Town (University of New Mexico Press), was selected by the Historical Society of New Mexico (HSNM) as the recipient of its prestigious Fabiola Cabeza de Baca Award. The Award recognizes an outstanding publication or exhibit relating to domestic life in New Mexico and was presented at the HSNM's annual conference held in Albuquerque. Dr. Thompson, who was raised in Catron County around Pie Town, explores his childhood memories, family history, and the regional history of the area. His book also traces the lives of Catron County residents and explores its change during the Depression and World War II. It has received critical acclaim for its content as a noteworthy publication of New Mexico's history. Thompson is the recipient of numerous awards and honors from the Arizona Historical Society and the Texas State Historical Association. He received his doctorate in history from Carnegie Mellon University and is TAMIU’s longestserving faculty member. For more on Under the Piñon Tree: Finding a Place in Pie Town visit go.tamiu.edu/thompson-pinon-tree TAMIU’S SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING WELCOMES NEW FACULTY, EXPANDS PROGRAMS, RESEARCH As part of its ambitious agenda for growth and innovation, TAMIU’s School of Engineering under the auspices of the College of Arts and Sciences, has successfully concluded a key phase of its strategic faculty hiring initiative, welcoming four new permanent faculty members and two visiting faculty for the 2024 - 2025 academic year. The new faculty bring varied expertise in emerging technologies and strengthen TAMIU’s mission to deliver cutting-edge education and research opportunities to students. Two of the four permanent faculty positions are funded by the $3 Million Next-Level Engineering (NLE) grant from the U.S. Department of Education. "The future of engineering education at TAMIU is bright, and I am thrilled to welcome these exceptional faculty members. Together, we will provide our students with unparalleled opportunities to succeed in the rapidly evolving world of technology and engineering," said Dr. Mahmoud T. Khasawneh, director of the School of Engineering. Joining the University is Endowed Professor of Computer Engineering, Dr. Habib Ammari; Associate Professor of Systems Engineering, Dr. Gerardo Ramón Flores; Assistant Professor of Systems Engineering, Dr. Hussein Sharadga; and Instructional Assistant Professor of Computer Engineering, Dr. Bakhita Salman. Additionally, Dr. Ahmed M. Elmekawy and Mr. B. Kazeem Oladejo have joined the faculty as visiting assistant professor and visiting lecturer, respectively. The School of Engineering is aggressively positioning itself to be a leader in technological innovation, supported by several existing and new grant awards. Dr. Jerry D. Thompson UNIVERSITY FACULTY AND RESEARCH 18 19
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