Help wanted: Specialists in data analytics prepared for the workforce of the evolving energy sector. The Data Science for Energy Transition project’s five-week camp next summer introduces skills that can optimize efficiency for conventional-energy models and help the industry’s transition toward a more sustainable, cleaner environment.
The construction of new buildings for the College of Medicine, Law Center, and the renovation and expansion of the Hilton Hotel, means a brighter future for University of Houston students and the communities they serve.
Mechanical engineering doctoral students in UH’s Selva Research Group are developing the “Super Cool Conductor,” a thin super conducting wire that is seven to eight times more efficient than today's best copper- and aluminum-based wires.
A University of Houston engineer has developed a new fluid that can be cut open by light and demonstrated macroscopic depression of ferrofluid, the kind of fluid that can be moved around with a magnet.
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.
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.
The Media Relations team seeks to maximize significant positive media coverage of the University and communicate effectively about the achievements of the institution, its faculty and students, externally and internally.
UH Moment is a weekly feature heard Wednesdays on KUHF and seen daily on KUHT HoustonPBS. Each week, you'll hear students, faculty and administrators telling stories of the innovative research, programs and successes that make up the story of the University of Houston.
For faculty and staff, UH Today reports on important human resources and University policy issues, provides institutional and employee features and covers awards, appointments and events information as well as other items of interest to the UH campus.
Start Smart prepares college women who are approaching the job market with the confidence, knowledge, and skills they need to negotiate salaries and benefits. Registration is required.
Learn more about earning a Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction at a free virtual information session Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, from 6 to 7 p.m. Meet faculty, hear about research opportunities and get your admissions questions answered. RSVP for Zoom link.
EVolve Houston Program Managers Katheryn Abou Chakra and Harry Tenenbaum lead a pivotal discussion that takes a deeper dive into survey reports that explores people’s familiarity and prevailing attitudes toward electric vehicles, potential roadblocks that may stand in the way of Greater Houston’s “30 by 30” objective regarding widespread EV adoption, and everything in between.
Experience the creativity and ingenuity of the next generation of storytellers at the Valenti School of Communication’s inaugural multimedia showcase.
Dr. Choudhury will discuss the “planetary reboot” in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, and how the open source revolution models a mode of cooperation that universities and other institutions can leverage to meet the historic challenges posed by social and health crises, climate change, and vulnerabilities to our increasingly interconnected systems.
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