> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://stephensecules.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Contact

> Get in touch with Dr. Stephen Secules

You can reach **Dr. Stephen Secules** at:

📧 **Email:** secules at unm dot edu

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## Office Hours

* Mondays 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
* Location: University of New Mexico, Mechanical Engineering Department, Albuquerque, NM

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## Connect

* 🔗 [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-secules)
* 📝 [Google Scholar](https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=LKvPLskAAAAJ\&hl=en)

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## Prospective Students

Get in touch if you're interested in:

* **Lecturer role** within First Year and Integrative Engineering. Start date August 2026. [Apply here →](https://unm.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/18/home/requisition/34841?c=unm\&sq=req34841\&referralToken=rSMwBIyAoEG5X8M5fUVt9A)

* **Postdoc position** studying and supporting localized integrative engineering education in New Mexico. A variety of research projects are planned, including ethnographic study of New Mexico students' funds of knowledge, arts-based research, and study of equity for students from varied math backgrounds. Must have ability to and access to drive to research sites.

* **Undergraduate research assistant** hourly pay to support research on engineering education, including understanding New Mexico students' backgrounds and participation in first year engineering courses. Helpful skills include a background in a STEM subject, good written and oral communication, independent working, and professionalism.

* **Graduate research assistantship** to support research on engineering education, including understanding New Mexico students' backgrounds and participation in first year engineering courses. The graduate researcher will need to gain skills in qualitative research and educational theories, through coursework or self study.

* Information about **first year engineering** or **integrative engineering programs**

* Other **collaborations or ideas**

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