STEM Hubs Across New Mexico
Our hubs serve as regional gather points for educators, students, community leaders, or industry partners. Contact UsSTEM Hubs Across
New Mexico
STEMinNM is establishing Regional STEM Hubs across New Mexico to strengthen STEM education and workforce connections statewide. Initial regional meetings brought together schools, higher education, workforce, and local agencies to identify strengths, assets, and priorities around three focus areas: inquiry-based learning, access to STEM enrichment, and stronger links between K–12 and STEM careers.
STEM Hub Details
New Mexico’s Regional STEM Hubs form a statewide network of STEM leaders located across the four quadrants of the state and a central hub. Working through partnerships with Regional Education Cooperatives, higher education, Career and Technical Education programs, and the New Mexico Workforce, the Hubs will share information, coordinate resources, and strengthen STEM connections across the state.
CENTRAL REGIONAL HUB
ABOUT: The Central Region Hub of the New Mexico STEM Innovation Network connects educators, community partners, and industry to strengthen STEM education across central New Mexico. Hosted by Explora, R4Creating, and New Mexico Tech, the Central Region Hub provides regional leadership, strategic coordination, and workforce-aligned initiatives that expand access to high-quality STEM learning and prepare students for high-demand careers.
MAIN CONTACT: Bob Gruenig, Central Regional Hub Director
PHONE: (505) 980-6852
E-MAIL: rg******@********ng.org
NORTHEAST REGIONAL HUB
ABOUT: The Northeast Regional Hub, housed at New Mexico Highlands University, serves as a connector and capacity-builder for STEM education across northern New Mexico. The Hub partners with schools, higher education, community organizations, and industry to expand equitable access to high-quality STEM learning experiences. Through professional development, regional partnerships, and student-centered initiatives, the NE Hub works to strengthen STEM pathways from classroom to career.
MAIN CONTACT: Clint Weckerly, M.Ed., Director NE Regional Hub, New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU)
PHONE: (505) 454-3070
E-MAIL: dw*******@**hu.edu
SOUTHWEST REGIONAL HUB
ABOUT: The Southwest Hub is inspired by collaboration and connection. We support the STEM identity of our community through professional learning, community and family engagement, and connection to STEM careers.
MAIN CONTACT: Tanya Rivers (she/her), STEMinNM SW Region, Director; Professor of Developmental Mathematics, Western New Mexico Univiersity (WNMU)
PHONE: (575) 538-6784
E-MAIL: so**********@******nm.gov
SOUTHEAST REGIONAL HUB
ABOUT: The Southeastern Region is currently focused on expanding access to STEM resources, educator support, and community-based programming across eight counties: Lea, Eddy, Chaves, Roosevelt, Curry, Lincoln, Otero, and De Baca.
MAIN CONTACT: Devon Fite, Executive Director, Future Innovators Academy; SE Regional Director, NM STEM INNOVATION NEWORK
PHONE: (512) 595-4951
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STEM Hub Goals
- Build a seamless communication network to share resources and best practices.
- Develop and promote a regional catalog of STEM programs and assets.
- Engage industry partners to connect education with STEM careers.
- Address regional workforce needs and support related curriculum and professional learning.
- Align and support regional STEM initiatives with statewide goals.
- Leverage funding and resources to sustain regional efforts.