The University of New Mexico
11/05/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/05/2025 12:32
LoboBites finals set for Nov. 13
After five hotly-contested preliminary rounds last week, the LoboBites finalists have been announced. The graduate students listed below will compete Thursday, Nov. 13 for a chance to win up to $1,000 in scholarship prizes at UNM's premier graduate showcase. Competitors will each have three minutes and one slide to present their research for a general audience.
There will be free food and drinks, the chance to vote for the People's Choice Award, and remarks from both President Stokes and Vice President Fisher. Neuroscientist Poppy Crum will be a guest judge for the competition.
LoboBites finals
Date: Thursday, Nov. 13
Location: SUB Ballroom C
Time: 4 p.m. competition, 5 p.m. reception, 5:30 p.m. awards
Finalists/departments
Avery Armstrong (English Language and Literature)
Oscar Chavez (Health, Exercise, and Sports Sciences)
Amanda Cipolla (Psychology)
Alexander Connolly (Psychology)
Somayeh Dadras (Biomedical Sciences)
Benjamin Garcia (Biology)
Gabriela Guajardo (Chicana and Chicano Studies)
Jessica Nico (Speech and Hearing Sciences)
Marissa Ramirez (Health, Exercise, and Sports Sciences)
Jaimie Ritchi (Civil Engineering)
Oona Takano (Biology)
April Yazza (Educational Leadership)
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