Do you often wonder when the least amount of people will be in your grocery store or other places you need to go, so you can reduce the chance of catching a contagious disease? There could soon be an app for that. Implementation of a real-time COVID-19 infection risk assessment system is underway in the lab of a UH computer scientist.
The University of Houston Center for Mexican American Studies will work with Fort Bend County officials to improve the lives of families living in unstable housing conditions caused by economic hardship and other stressors.
The perception that boys are more interested than girls in computer science and engineering starts as young as age six, according to a new University of Houston study. That may be one reason why girls and women are underrepresented in these STEM career fields.
Although they disagreed on many issues, survey responders showed unity in most of areas of criminal justice reform. Excessive force, controversial bail practices, “stop and frisk” policies and enhanced police training all inspired strong support for change. Redirecting police budgets to fund social services did not.
A new study at the University of Houston takes a close look at the humble fungus. Fungal cells have yet to pique much interest among scientific researchers. But this team sees potential, possibly even the ability to clean the environment of toxic wastes and spills.
A $1 million pledge from the M.D. Anderson Foundation to the University of Houston College of Medicine establishes the M.D. Anderson Foundation Endowed Professorship in Medicine to be held by a leader in health care innovation recruited to join the College of Medicine faculty.
The Cyvia and Melvyn Wolff Center for Entrepreneurship in the C.T. Bauer College of Business at the University of Houston has been named the No. 1 undergraduate entrepreneurship program in the United States for the third consecutive year.
Qatar Charity, in partnership with the University of Houston-Clear Lake Diplomacy Institute, is making food plentiful for the University of Houston community ahead of Thanksgiving. There will be a drive-through food box distribution event in the southwest parking lot of TDECU Stadium on Nov. 17 from 2-6 p.m.
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Start off finals right and swing by the Student Center Food Court for some free breakfast, bluebooks, and prizes!
De-stress before finals with massages, live music, a photo-booth, and lots of freebies! Departments from around campus will be there with giveaways and resources on how to keep good vibes all throughout finals. The first 300 students will receive an exclusive UH cap!
Come enjoy good vibes at the Vintage Market! Enjoy live music, a photo-booth, and lots of free vintage merch! There will be local vintage shops and art activities provided by the Blaffer Art Museum & the Architecture, Design, & Art Library. All participants will be entered to win a Polaroid camera and a $120 Nike gift card.
Want to be a leader in higher education administration? The Department of Educational Leadership & Policy Studies is offering a virtual information session for the M.Ed. and Ph.D. programs in higher education on Wednesday, Dec. 1 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Learn more and RSVP now!
Come out to the annual Winter Wonderland event and enjoy 60 tons of snow, food, t-shirts, and more!
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