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Bringing Back STEM Grads

NMiF: Brain Drain

December 15, 2017 – The so-called “brain drain” of talented young professionals from New Mexico is a topic that comes up often in New Mexico. There are many ideas for making sure recent graduates can find jobs and opportunities here. But what about those professionals who have already left but want to return home? Maggie Werner-Washburne,…

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Young Professionals Plug the Brain Drain

NMiF: Brain Drain

July 21, 2017 – In the Brain Drain series, New Mexico in Focus has been examining why so many bright, talented young people leave the state. In this segment, correspondent Gwyneth Doland talks to 20- and 30-somethings about living and working outside New Mexico—and why they chose to stay. Guests: Manu Sandoval, musician, owner Maple…

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