Articles tagged with 'College of Science and Engineering' | University of Houston-Clear Lake

In celebration of Women’s History Month, the University of Houston-Clear Lake (UHCL) highlighted pioneering achievements in STEM at the ‘Honoring Trailblazing Women Leaders in STEM’ event. This special occasion, hosted by the Women in STEM Community …

University of Houston-Clear Lake (UHCL) will host its annual spring 2024 STEM Challenge on Saturday, April 13, 2024, in UH-Clear Lake’s Bayou Building and STEM Building. This team-based competition, offering both Programming and Science Tracks, …

Dr. Patricia Reed, an adjunct professor at University of Houston-Clear Lake (UHCL), stands as a testament to the impact that dedication and expertise can have in the occupational safety, health, and environment (OSHE) field. As we observe Black …

University of Houston- Clear Lake’s (UHCL) Center for Faculty Development recently hosted its 2024 Faculty Development Week and Faculty Development Awards program. After a week of participating in online learning sessions, faculty met for an …

As a hazard analyst for emergency planning at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), Bernadette Guillermo travels to various Department of Energy (DOE) facilities across the United States, employing her expertise gained from the University of …

University of Houston-Clear Lake’s (UHCL) Occupational Safety and Health program, formerly part of the Environmental Science department, prepares students for careers as environmental scientists, industrial hygienists, and safety professionals. …

The University of Houston-Clear Lake (UHCL) is mourning the loss of Dr. Miguel Gonzalez, who served as the dean of the College of Science and Engineering. Dr. Gonzalez passed away on Dec. 27, 2023, after a brief struggle with cancer. His passing has …

When John Paul Garcia finished high school, he had a full academic scholarship to University of Houston (UH) to study engineering. But in 1994, he paused his education and entered the workforce. Garcia intended to finish school, but with his growing …

University of Houston-Clear Lake’s (UHCL) Mechanical Engineering program recently received a $199,522 grant from the National Science Foundation to further research in additive manufacturing and composite materials.Additive manufacturing (AM) …

Every year, select faculty members are recognized and awarded either for their achievements at University of Houston-Clear Lake, within the community, or both. Among the honorees for 2023 was Hisham Al-Mubaid, a professor of computer science and …

Barrios Technology, a woman-owned aerospace company, has established a scholarship endowment at University of Houston- Clear Lake to help students overcome financial hurdles in acquiring a college education.  The company has a long history …

University of Houston- Clear Lake’s Capt. Wendell M. Wilson Office of Military and Veteran Services is committed to ensuring a safe and enriching transition back to civilian life. With over 20 years of experience, former army sergeant, now Executive …

Since opening in 2017, University of Houston Clear- Lake’s Human Health and Performance Institute has used science and engineering to guide research, testing, nutrition and exercise, to overcome barriers that limit human performance and become …

University of Houston-Clear Lake and KBR have signed a partnership agreement creating internship opportunities for students from across multiple academic disciplines to gain valuable professional experience in the aerospace industry. UH-Clear Lake …

With education abroad, college students can experience new places and cultures, all while earning credits toward their degrees’. Students also acquire skills that employers are looking for such as leadership, communication adaptability and teamwork …

University of Houston-Clear Lake has received the 2023 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the largest and oldest diversity and inclusion publication in higher education. The Inspiring Programs in STEM Award honors …

University of Houston-Clear Lake hosted over 100 aspiring academic leaders from across Texas at the Texas Academic Leadership Academy (TALA). Each Texas university annually nominates up to two individuals that wish to further their careers in higher …

University of Houston-Clear Lake’s commencement ceremonies are always packed with graduates and their families, but the spring 2023 event, held at NRG Arena on May 13, was a bit more crowded than usual. That’s because 1,193 students received their …

University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Office of Student Equity, Diversity and Inclusion hosted the fourth annual Diversity Graduation on May 11, inviting multicultural, LGBTQ+, veteran, and first-generation college students to be highlighted in a …

Going to college is about far more than just taking courses to get a diploma. It’s also about finding opportunities to gain leadership skills needed to be successful in the workforce, and in life.The Hawk Leadership Institute at University of …

Joining the Hawk Leadership Institute was one of the best things Marian Lai did when she enrolled after transferring to University of Houston-Clear Lake with her associate degree from Robert Turner College and Career High School in Pearland. The …

Throughout University of Houston-Clear Lake’s nearly 50-year history in Bay Area Houston, it has touted its peaceful, scenic location on 524 acres of green space.  Horsepen Bayou runs through campus, marking beautiful spots like the Pat and …

Ten years ago, Lucy Nwosu came from Nigeria to Houston with her family. She already had a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, but her ultimate goal was to achieve a doctorate, so she started research universities in the area to begin her …

NASA’s Artemis program aims to land another man and the first woman on the moon by 2024, and ultimately establish sustainable space travel by 2028. The Artemis program is a stepping stone in NASA’s subsequent goal of landing on Mars, which could …

Someone who is alive today could step on the surface of the planet Mars. While this idea is thrilling, the reduced gravity associated with spaceflight and the cognitive stress of lengthy confinement present significant challenges for human …

Helga Schmidt knew that if she wanted to improve her employment options, she had to complete her education. After receiving her associate’s degree from a community college in California, she and her husband and two small children moved to Houston, …

Fossil fuels are by far the greatest contributor to global climate change, necessitating investigation of alternative, zero-emission energy sources such as hydrogen. Sehmus Ozden, a senior carbon scientist at Lyten, says clean hydrogen is emerging …

Associate Director of NASA’s Johnson Space Center Donna Shafer was the keynote speaker at University of Houston-Clear Lake’s “Celebration of Women in Leadership” panel discussion event on March 1, launching a series of Women’s History Month …

University of Houston-Clear Lake hosted the investiture of President Richard Walker on Friday, Jan. 27 as the culminating event in a three-day series of activities commemorating his appointment to the post. He is UH-Clear Lake’s sixth president, …

When a professor, advisor or other mentor helps a student navigate college, that student’s chances for success increase greatly. For University of Houston-Clear Lake junior Jose Ramirez, who is in the midst of an internship with Boeing at NASA …