White House Recognizes UH’s Donna Stokes for Excellence in STEM Mentoring
The White House recently announced the educators and institutions earning the nation’s highest honor for outstanding mentoring in STEM disciplines. The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring were awarded to a who’s who of scholars, scientists, educators and researchers. Among this year’s honorees is longtime University of Houston physics professor Donna Stokes.
University of Houston Study on Hemp May Lead to More Sustainable Farming Methods
Hemp has become increasingly popular for its versatile uses: CBD-rich varieties are in high demand for pharmaceutical products, while fiber-rich varieties are valued for industrial applications like textiles. Now, a new University of Houston study of hemp microbes, published in the journal Nature, may help scientists create special mixtures of helpful microbes to make hemp plants produce more CBD or have better-quality fibers.
Gessner College Nursing Graduates – the Future of Health Care
Forty-eight future nurse leaders and their families gathered for fall commencement and pinning ceremonies for the University of Houston Andy and Barbara Gessner College of Nursing. The students represented the college’s Second Degree, RN to BSN and Traditional Bachelor of Science in nursing programs. “You all have worked very hard to get here and now are prepared to enter the field as nurse leaders and professionals,” said Kathryn Tart, professor and founding dean of the college. “You did it.”
Two Universities in India Launch Doctor of Nursing Degree Programs
With support from the University of Houston’s Andy & Barbara Gessner College of Nursing, two universities in India — MGM Institute of Health Sciences in Mumbai and Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences — have introduced the Doctor of Nursing Practice degree, expanding advanced nursing education in the country. It is the first time any university in India has offered the degree. The Gessner College graduated its first class of DNP professionals in May 2024.
Andy and Barbara Gessner College of Nursing Ranked No. 1 in Texas, Across Nation
Based on program reports provided by Mountain Measurement, Inc., The University of Houston Andy & Barbara Gessner College of Nursing has been ranked No. 1 in the nation — in several categories — derived from first-time pass rates of the NCLEX-RN® Examination, the standardized test that nursing graduates must pass to become a registered nurse in the U.S. and Canada. In 2023-24, Gessner College of Nursing’s first-time pass rate on the NCLEX-RN exam was 100%, marking the fifth time the College has achieved the 100% first-time pass rate.
University of Houston Engineers Unveil AI Model for Predicting, Controlling Pandemic Spread
A team of engineers at the University of Houston has published a study in the journal Nature on how international air travel has influenced the spread of COVID-19 around the world. “Our work provides a robust deep learning-based tool to study global pandemics and is of key relevance to policymakers for making informed decisions regarding air traffic restrictions during future outbreaks,” said Hien Van Nguyen, lead researcher and associate professor of electrical and computer engineering.
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