University of New Mexico Archives

Positive adult relationships reduce adolescent suicide risk

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Lynne Fullerton and colleagues research the impact of positive adult relationships on adolescents, particularly Hispanic teenagers, and how a positive adult relationship can increase the teen's resilience against thoughts of suicide

One in ten adolescents in the US attempt to end their lives each year, leading to tragedy for these individuals and those around them. Lynne Fullerton, Associate Professor at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, and her research collaborators, have invested years studying the factors which predispose adolescents towards suicide. This research provides clear indicators of important points […]

Drilling for knowledge: A collaborative approach to ocean drilling in the Arctic

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The Arctic contains important records of tectonic and geological oceanic history, yet is a vastly under-sampled area. However, a better knowledge of the past climate and tectonic history of this region is crucial to understanding contemporary climate change and modern geological hazards. This is what makes the research of Dr Lindsay Worthington at the University of New Mexico and fellow […]