"[The MS] indicates that graduates of these programs carry extensive knowledge of
technical subjects beyond communication, which is very beneficial to potential employers.”
-Jennifer Turrietta, Presbyterian
“The 'Communication, Product, and Experiential Design' core course covers five main
skills that I have personally been asked to use as part of my weekly job requirements."
-Rachel Rayl, Texas Tech Library
“Individuals coming into the workforce with the ability to collaborate on strategic
business and research initiatives in STEM-related fields will be highly beneficial
to existing technology companies and institutions”
-Deborah L. Breitfeld, CEcD, New Mexico Technology Council (NMTC)
“[The MS in Public Engagement] would be a highly desirable qualification for marketing
and communication teams anywhere. Expanding on skills like experience design, media,
and public engagement in a Master program would complement and enhance the skills
that Bachelor recipients already receive.”
-Jennifer Turrietta, Presbyterian
“The collaborative nature of the program highlights our goals at CNPE.”
-Larry Alei, Center for Nonprofit Excellence
"The skills required for effective public engagement and communication are a key to
success for the scientific and technical enterprises that are vital to New Mexico's
economic growth and leadership. This program will prepare students to take essential
roles in a 21st-Century workforce that enhances our state's competitiveness."
-Dave Finley, 30 year PIO of NRAO
“This program will provide necessary skills in User Experience (UX) including visual
design, applied research and elective course work such as programming."
-Tameka Huff, Sandia National Laboratories
“The Center for Nonprofit Excellence (CNPE) believes this program will train students
in the skills needed to be public outreach representatives, project leaders, grant
writers and experience designers within our sector.”
-Larry Alei, Center for Nonprofit Excellence
“As a full-time UX researcher, knowing how to both do original research and apply
those results to design is considered essential to designing online interfaces and
experiences.”
-Rachel Rayl, Texas Tech Library
“Increasingly, projects require explanations of the ethical and social impacts of
the proposed projects. As such, the 'Ethics and Social Issues in Science and Technology'
course will prepare students to tackle mid-level jobs.”
-Rachel Rayl, Texas Tech Library
“Establishing this program in New Mexico makes advancement far more attainable for
professionals working for organizations like Sandia National Labs, Los Alamos National
Labs, and Raytheon and other similar organizations.”
-Abbey Chesebrough, Former Advanced Technical Writer/Editor at Raytheon