The Office of Undergraduate Research and Major Awards, in collaboration with the Honors College and the MD Anderson Library, will host the 21st Annual Undergraduate Research Day (URD) on April 9, 2026.

Undergraduate Research Day brings together hundreds of visitors to celebrate undergraduate scholarship across all disciplines through poster presentations. The poster submission form is now open.

Who Is Eligible?

• Currently enrolled UH undergraduate students who completed a mentored research project between Spring 2025 and the present
• Fall 2025 graduates
• Group posters (limited to four presenters)

Students who participated in multiple programs for the same research project should submit only one poster. All submissions must be approved by a UH faculty mentor prior to submission.

Faculty are encouraged to support and promote participation among eligible students.

Learn more and submit a poster

The Houston City College Computer Science Association (CSA) will host HackHCC: CodeRunners, its first-ever MLH-official hackathon, on May 22–23.

This 24-hour event will bring together students for coding, collaboration, and innovation, featuring workshops, mentors, technical challenges, and prizes. HackHCC is open to students of all experience levels, making it an accessible opportunity for both beginners and experienced programmers.

Faculty and staff are encouraged to share this opportunity with students who may be interested in participating and representing UH in this milestone event for the Houston tech community.

Learn More and Register

NSM’s Scholar Enrichment Program (SEP) offers free tutoring to UH students enrolled in the courses listed on the Scholar Enrichment Program Tutor Schedule. Tutoring is available for:

Learn more about the tutoring centers available through the various NSM departments.

• American Chemical Society (ACS) at UH Tutoring Room
• CASA Tutoring Center (Math)
• ConocoPhillips Computer Science Learning Center
• Geosciences Learning Center
• Physics Department Learning Center

Are you interested in doing research as an undergraduate? NSM’s Outside Undergraduate Research Opportunities page lists multiple opportunities outside UH. Opportunities are categorized as in Houston, in Texas and out of state. Here are just a few examples of the 30+ opportunities listed on the page:

• Mickey Leland Environmental Internship Program - Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
• Baylor College of Medicine SMART Program
• NASA DEVELOP National Program
• Department of Energy Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships
• Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) - Other Universities (comprehensive list of NSF-funded REU programs nationwide)

Additional resources and information about finding research opportunities on campus can be found in NSM’s Undergraduate Research webpages.

UH-CURE
Funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), UH-CURE supports rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors in cardiovascular research spanning community-engaged and population-based studies, as well as basic, translational, and applied science. Up to ten NIH research fellowships will be awarded for a 10-week, full-time summer experience under the mentorship of UH faculty. Fellows receive a $6,000 stipend, hands-on research and enrichment activities, on-campus housing at UH, round-trip travel to and from UH at the start and end of the program, and travel support to attend a national conference.

Program Details

UH-HEART
Funded by the American Heart Association (AHA), UH-HEART engages rising juniors and seniors from diverse backgrounds in hands-on cardiovascular research and professional development. Up to five AHA research fellowships will be awarded for a 10-week, full-time summer experience under the mentorship of UH faculty. Fellows receive a $6,000 stipend, hands-on research and enrichment activities, and travel support

Program Details

These programs offer an immersive, full-time summer research experience designed to prepare undergraduates for careers in cardiovascular science, medicine, and public health.

Applications for Summer 2026 are now open. The priority deadline is Monday, February 23, 2026. The final application and letter of recommendation deadline is Monday, March 9, 2026.

The University of Central Florida is now accepting applications for the NSF-DoD Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Site: Advanced Technologies for Hypersonic, Propulsive, Energetic, and Reusable Platforms (HYPER). Faculty and staff are encouraged to share this opportunity with eligible students.

The 10-week summer program will run from May 17–July 24, 2026, and focuses on advancing fundamental research related to hypersonic flight, aerospace systems, and energy technologies. Participants will engage in hands-on, interdisciplinary research addressing challenges such as advanced manufacturing, internal cooling and heat transfer, and rotor dynamic control for mitigating flutter.

Program Highlights:

• Faculty-mentored research with graduate student support
• Collaboration within a multidisciplinary research team
• Site visits to NASA Kennedy Space Center and aerospace companies
• Professional development workshops and graduate school preparation
• Training in ANSYS numerical simulation software
• Engagement with other REU cohorts at UCF

Each participant will receive a $6,000 stipend, on-campus housing, and travel support to and from Orlando.

Application Deadline: Saturday, March 14, 2026, at 11:50 PM ET

Learn More and Apply

Have you ever considered teaching? The teachHOUSTON Program is an NSM Capstone that prepares mathematics and science majors to teach grades 7–12! While in the program, you will receive quality hands-on mentoring via convenient online instruction that will prepare you to be a successful teacher.

Qualifications for Program:

• Classified as a Sophomore, Junior, or Senior
• Received a grade of B or above in Calculus I, and
• Cumulative GPA of 2.5

Your journey begins with the first course, Introduction to STEM Teaching (CUIN 4397). View the teachHOUSTON Course Sequence for an overview about how math and science majors move through the program.

Scholarship Opportunities and Alternative Certification Pathway

• Advancing Cultural and Computational Engagement in STEM Scholars (tH-ACCESS)
• Alternative Certification Pathway for STEM

Key Benefits of Joining teachHOUSTON

• Keep your major in math or science.
• Add a math/science teaching certificate with no added time.
• Meet your capstone requirement.
• Try out teaching with one class (Introduction to STEM Teaching-CUIN 4397).
• Seeking students from racially, ethnically, socially, and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
• Scholarships and paid internships are available.
• Job security and satisfaction.
• Average starting salary for teachers is $58,000.
• MAXIMIZE your potential with teachHOUSTON – College of Natural Science and Mathematics Teacher Prep Program!

Questions or to Schedule an Appointment: Email tHadvising@uh.edu

NSM is offering students a Career Readiness Certification through HireNSM called Pathways.

Pathways is a self-guided, virtual career readiness training program available to all NSM students. First-year and sophomore students are encouraged to begin their Pathways journey as the program is designed to help students develop their career readiness over the course of their time at UH.

Students can access Pathways by going to AccessUH > HireNSM > Resources, top-right tab > Pathways, box in the middle > Module I. The estimated time to complete Module I is under one hour.

Earn Rewards by Turning in Proof of Completion
Upon completion of each module, students will earn rewards by bringing their screen shots or printouts of completed tasks to the Scholar Enrichment Program area in the basement of the M.D. Anderson Library, Room 56 on the first and last Tuesday of each month from 9 – 10 AM and 11 AM – 4 PM. Students who complete all eight modules will receive a Career Readiness Certification.

K-Scholastic is hiring academic tutors to work with K–12 students in the Houston area. This is an in-person position, and applicants must have a personal vehicle.

Details:

• Minimum availability: Two evenings per week
• Starting pay: $30/hour, with increases based on experience
• Location: Various in-person sites in the Houston area

How to Apply:
Email your résumé and a brief statement of interest to reports@kscholastic.com or complete this form.

The Joint Chinese College Alumni Association (JCCAA) is now accepting applications for the 2026 Dr. Ki Bui Ma Memorial Scholarship. One undergraduate or graduate student majoring in physics will be selected to receive a $3,000 award.

Students can review eligibility requirements and application materials in the official scholarship announcement.

Application Deadline: February 28, 2026

Faculty and staff are encouraged to share this opportunity with eligible students and encourage them to apply.

For questions, please contact: jccaasholarships@gmail.com

The British American Foundation of Texas is a nonprofit that supports young Texans through enabling access to education.

We offer an all expenses paid UK based summer STEM Program for HS Juniors and college scholarships for HS Seniors and college students.

All programs are for low-income students in Texas with great potential.

Applications are open now - please click below for more information and to apply. If you would like us to visit your school or college to present our opportunities, or if you have any questions, please contact us.

More information for STEM and Business majors at 2 or 4 year public colleges in Texas.

The University of Houston College of Education, in partnership with the ExxonMobil Foundation, invites early-career middle school STEM teachers to apply for STELLAR, a no-cost professional development program designed to strengthen STEM teaching expertise and expand professional networks.

Running from Summer 2025 through Summer 2026, STELLAR combines in-person and online learning, interactive sessions and sustained mentoring. Participants deepen their content knowledge, learn practical instructional strategies, and engage with experienced educators and industry professionals. The monthly commitment is approximately seven hours.

Who Can Apply

Certified Teachers

• Teach middle school math or science
• Have five or fewer years of experience
• Work at a Title I school in Houston ISD, KIPP Houston or Spring ISD
• Receive a $1,000 stipend

Non-Certified Teachers

• Hold a bachelor’s degree and 15 credit hours in math or science
• Accepted into the UH Alternative Certification Program
• Teach at a Title I school in Houston ISD, KIPP Houston or Spring ISD
• Receive free ACP tuition
  Non-certified applicants must also apply to the UH ACP.

Program Benefits

• Strengthen classroom teaching with real-world strategies
• Build a professional network of peers, mentors and industry experts
• Enhance your résumé and career opportunities

Apply Now

The College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics and the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine have established a new opportunity for students pursuing careers in healthcare.

Through this partnership, graduates of NSM’s Master of Science in Biology with a Graduate Certificate in Biomedical Sciences program who meet specific academic and admissions criteria will receive automatic interview invitations for admission to the Fertitta Family College of Medicine.

Designed to better prepare students for professional degree programs in medicine, dentistry, and allied health fields, the one-year master’s program provides advanced coursework, research and internship experiences, and individualized advising.

For program details and eligibility requirements, visit NSM’s Biomedical Sciences Graduate Program webpage.

The Improving Access to Career and Educational Development (I-ACED) program provides financial, academic, and professional support for students pursuing graduate degrees in engineering and STEM fields. Participants benefit from scholarships, mentorship, and hands-on research opportunities at Jackson State University, Prairie View A&M University, Rice University, Texas Southern University, and the U.S. Army Engineer Research & Development Center (ERDC).

Benefits Include:

• Up to $10,000 in tuition scholarships (limited full awards available at Rice University)
• Career development, mentorship, and peer support
• Internships or research experiences at ERDC or partner institutions
• Paid research rotations and scholar engagement activities
• All-expenses-paid tour of ERDC facilities

Areas of Study:

1. Digital Twinning
2. Biotechnology
3. Sustainability and Resilience

Eligibility:
Applicants must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or admitted refugees accepted into a participating graduate program and demonstrate financial need (via FAFSA).

Fall 2025 Info Sessions:

• Dec. 18, 3:30–4 PM CST

Register and Apply Now - Applications for Fall 2026 are open through April 15. Early submission is encouraged.

For questions, contact Lesia Guinn (Program Manager) at lesia.guinn@rice.edu or Dr. Maria Wettergreen (Program Director) at mwettergreen@rice.edu.