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UNM earns four All-American performances at meet By Robert Maler @Robert_Maler The University of New Mexico track and field team made the trip to Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon to compete in the 2018 NCAA Outdoor Championships earlier this month. UNM track and field has made it a habit to send competitors to the championships and have solid showings — and that trend continued as four student-athletes ran their way to All-American performances. Junior runner Josh Kerr was already familiar with competing on the national stage. He won an individual national championship in the men's 1500-meter run last year and was probably viewed as the favorite to defend his crown this time around. Kerr set an NCAA record in the event earlier in this season after he ran a time of 3:35.01 at the Bryan Clay Invitational in April, narrowly eclipsing the old record of 3:35.30 set by Sydney Maree at the 1981 NCAA Championships. The UNM product actually owns two of the top-10 NCAA marks of all-time in the 1,500-meter, running a 3:35.99 in 2017 — also at Bryan Clay. But Kerr was unable to repeat as champion and was upset in the finals as his late kick fell just short in

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Freshman Josh Kerr competes in the men’s mile run during the Mountain West Indoor Track Championships on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017 at the Albuquerque Convention Center. Kerr won MW athlete of the year for 2016-2017.

Officer continues career at UNM Air Force grants UNM nearly $7 million By Anthony Jackson @TonyAnjackson

A typical day shift for University of New Mexico Police Department Officer Patrick Burk starts at 6 a.m. On June 18 at 6:34 a.m., his first emergency call of the day crackled over radio dispatch — a near-drowning at Johnson Gym Pool. Red and blue lights flashed on top of a wailing white SUV as Burk hastily travelled east on Lomas Boulevard. Less than four minutes after the call, Burk joined two other UNMPD officers on the scene. The pool sat still, as lifeguards and doctors in swimming wear huddled around the victim, performing life saving measures. As Burk and emergency medical technicians entered the building, a nearby emergency radio reported the victim was “conscious and coughing.” Burk surveyed the scene as EMTs stabilised the 77-year-old male. Less than 20 minutes later, the victim was on a gurney and talking on a cell phone as EMTs rolled him to an ambulance. Burk, a native New Mexican and a 17-and-a half year retired Bernalillo County Sheriff, has been with UNMPD for just over two years. He comes from a family history of wearing the badge. His mother was an Albuquerque Police Department Officer and his father was a Bernalillo County Sheriff. He said

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University of New Mexico Police Department Officer Patrick Burk, right, and Lauren Baire, a lifeguard on duty, watch a near-drowning victim being stabilized by emergency medical technician.

his parents met during an undercover drug sting before his father became the Airport Chief of Police. He said he encourages students to pursue a career in law enforcement if they are thinking about it. “Only (become a police officer) if your heart is into it,” Burk said. “If you’re not in it for the right reason, then leave your profession. (That’s) not for just being a cop, that’s for any profession.” For Burk, a typical day consists of balancing his initial responsibilities — such as patrolling UNM’s

sparse offices and abandoned properties — with answering service calls. UNM’s properties are scattered between Menaul Boulevard and Gibson Boulevard. Many of these properties consist of administrative offices, but some are abandoned. The North, Main and South campus locations are shared among Burk and three other UNMPD officers during the day shift. UNMPD officers aim to deter vehicle break-ins during their patrols,

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Air Force Research Laboratories (AFRL) granted $6.7 million to University of New Mexico sectors for STEM research, with a focus on the development of spacecraft technologies and commercial applications from the research. Matthew Fetrow, the director of AFRL tech management, said that the money is part of a five year grant to improve community outreach to STEM fields, increase economic and workforce development and connect AFRL technologies with students. The principle UNM educator working with AFRL is electrical and computer engineer professor, Rafael Fierro. He said the lab facility for the research is “populated with robots, computers and 3D printers.” Lisa Kuuttila is the CEO and chief economic development officer for STC.UNM, a non-profit created by the UNM Board of Regents to provide economic development and encourage innovation. She said STC.UNM helps potential startup businesses from the Albuquerque community and at UNM and New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology that have potential AFRL technology applications.

According to Kuuttila, AFRL is in partnership with STC.UNM, New Mexico Tech and K-12 Outreach. Transfer Director Matt Gallegos at New Mexico Tech said that it is rare to see a “federal agency and research benefiting each other.” Gallegos said that one of the benefits for the Air Force is they will be able to see the different perspective that students can approach and develop technologies. Although other STEM departments are able to work with AFRL on the current research project, so far it only includes professors from the UNM School of Engineering. “We’re bringing in companies to meet with (AFRL) on a regular basis,” Kuuttila said. “It’s really great exposure for the Air Force.” There are currently 60 to 70 businesses who were aided by STC. UNM from Albuquerque. Some of these businesses include student ventures such as UNM senior Kyle Guin’s businesses. Guin is a Liberal arts major with two businesses at STC.UNM that include a mobile app and photography technology. He has a membership with their Innovate Research Laboratory, which is a warehouse with 3D printing, carpentry and various electrical tools.

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