New Mexico Tech

Undergraduate School

Mailing Address: 801 Leroy Pl
Socorro, New Mexico 87801
Phone: (575) 835-5434
Email address: thomas.guengerich@nmt.edu
Website: https://www.nmt.edu/
School Information: New Mexico Tech [officially, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology] was originally founded in 1889 as the New Mexico School of Mines. Over the years, our mission has expanded, and we are now an outstanding research university, specializing in areas of science, engineering, and related fields. New Mexico Tech is a world leader in many areas of research, including hydrology, astrophysics, atmospheric physics, geophysics, homeland security, information technology, geosciences, energetic materials engineering, and petroleum recovery. Renowned for its undergraduate and graduate educational opportunities, Tech offers over 30 bachelor of science degrees in mathematics, the sciences, engineering, management, and technical communication, as well as graduate degrees in areas of specialization through the doctoral level. It is widely considered one of the best small technical schools in the US for many areas of science, engineering, and computer science.
General Information: New Mexico Tech has expressed written support for diversity, equity, and inclusion. The school has not implemented any policies to this end. There is no evidence it requires critical race theory-related training for its students or faculty.

Actions Taken

Symbolic Actions: Peter Phaiah, Acting Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students, issued a statement vowing to foster an "appreciation of the benefits of diversity, equity, and inclusion."

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Last updated September 10th, 2022