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GSBS Alumnus Named As New Director for the Achieving in Research, Math and Science Center at New Mexico Highlands University
Published: Wednesday, August 14, 2019
Dr. Kelly Trujillo is the new director for the Achieving in Research, Math and Science Center (ARMAS) at New Mexico Highlands University.
The nationally acclaimed ARMAS Center provides comprehensive science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) support services to students.
“My whole career has been about mentoring, whether it’s in a laboratory setting or a classroom,” Trujillo said. “I see highly successful tiers of mentoring at ARMAS, which are always fantastic learning opportunities. Mentoring is about building personal relationships that go well beyond the classroom.”
Trujillo earned his Ph.D. in molecular medicine from the University of Texas Health Sciences Center in San Antonio and completed post-doctoral research at the Stowers Institute for Medical Research. He earned his B.S. in biology with high honors from the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology.
Trujillo, who was born and raised in Santa Fe, New Mexico, said he brings local knowledge to his new position at Highlands.
“I understand the communities, the culture and obstacles that exist in Northern New Mexico. I also have personal insight into what students experience from the entry level in college to professional science careers. I was once in their shoes and know the kind of hurdles they have to overcome to be successful,” Trujillo said.
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