A medical robotic hand could allow doctors to more accurately diagnose and treat people from halfway around the world, but currently available technologies aren’t good enough to match the in-person experience. Now researchers have reported that they have designed and produced a smart electronic skin and a medical robotic hand capable of assessing vital diagnostic data by using a newly invented rubbery semiconductor.
The University of Houston has been ranked among the best in the United States in a number of categories, according to the U.S. News and World Report Best Colleges 2021 rankings.
Slated to have a bold research agenda, a new national research center focused on removing health disparities in Houston’s underserved communities is launching at the University of Houston. The National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities has awarded $11.8 million to create the research center, the first of its kind in Houston.
The University of Houston is experiencing record enrollment in fall 2020. The rise is attributed to a steep increase in new master’s level students. UH’s total preliminary enrollment for fall 2020 is 47,101 students, up 2.1% over fall 2019.
The Hobby School of Public Affairs at the University of Houston is launching the Elizabeth D. Rockwell Center on Ethics and Leadership with a series of lectures and projects focused on health disparities, voter suppression and racial healing.
Researchers from the University of Houston have demonstrated that an inexpensive and non-toxic nanofluid can be used to efficiently recover even heavy oil with high viscosity from reservoirs.
They call him “The Kid,” but fans of Mathis Owhadi know he’s “the man” when it comes to crushing obstacles on the popular reality show American Ninja Warrior. The ninja prodigy and Bauer College of Business undergrad finds balance between competition and college classwork – he’s winning at both.
UH professors and award-winning researchers can discuss a range of topics relevant to the media and the general public. Among the subjects they can address are politics, elections, energy, health care, education, law, popular culture and more. Many of these seasoned professors have been featured on national news outlets and are prepared to assist reporters through on-camera or phone interviews.
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Are you interested in education-related programs in curriculum and instruction, K-12 administration, higher education and school psychology? Our recruiter will be online to provide information during the Career Eco Texas Graduate and Professional School Virtual Fair on Sept. 22, 2020. Register now!
Join Commuter Student Services for Trivia Night! All UH students are welcome!
Mindfulness can help to manage our thoughts, feelings and mental health. Learn this evidence based practice to restore and build your mental health!
The University of Houston Office of Undergraduate Research and Major Awards 15th annual Undergraduate Research Day will take place virtually on Tuesday, September 29, 2020.
CLASS majors: Interested in becoming a counselor, school psychologist, or K-12 or higher education administrator? Sign up to learn more about the College of Education’s grad programs at the virtual UH Graduate School Info Session on Wednesday, Oct. 7, from 4 to 5 p.m.
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