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Research ServicesNew Mexico, United States501-1000 Employees
New Mexico Tech, officially the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, is a research university based in Socorro, New Mexico, with a focus on science, engineering, and related fields. Founded in 1889 as the New Mexico School of Mines, the institution has broadened its mission to become a comprehensive research university. It offers more than 30 bachelor of science degrees across mathematics, the sciences, engineering, management, and technical communication, and provides graduate programs through the doctoral level. Its research areas include hydrology, astrophysics, atmospheric physics, geophysics, homeland security, information technology, geosciences, energetic materials engineering, and petroleum recovery. In 2026, an associate professor is developing a biomimicry-inspired two-tier robotic system, illustrating ongoing advanced engineering research at the campus. The institution operates as a mid-sized, research-focused university with hundreds of staff and researchers supporting its STEM programs and research initiatives.