Española Gloveworks Featured on KRQE for Innovative Parkinson’s Research

Española Gloveworks, a collaboration between Northern New Mexico College’s Engineering program and Española Valley High School’s MESA (Math, Engineering, Science Achievement) program, was featured on KRQE News 13 on March 31, 2026. Reporter Natasha Lynn visited the EVHS campus to interview NNMC Associate Professor Steve Cox and students involved in the project.

Española Gloveworks is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that grew out of the Parkinson’s Glove Project, an initiative launched three years ago to develop wearable technology that helps reduce symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. The gloves deliver small vibrations to the fingertips, which can help alleviate certain motor symptoms associated with the condition.

Students involved in the project reverse engineered the glove design based on research conducted at the Stanford Medicine laboratory of Peter Tass. To date, more than 100 individuals have tested the gloves. Approximately 10 to 20 percent report a significant improvement in their quality of life, while others have experienced moderate benefits.

The project highlights Northern’s commitment to a transformational student experience, as well as its strong partnerships with local schools. Through initiatives like Española Gloveworks, students gain valuable real-world research experience while contributing to solutions that directly impact their communities.

Northern New Mexico College offers a wide range of undergraduate research opportunities for students across disciplines. Learn more here.