Behavior analysis program preps far beyond certification
October 20, 2021 | UHCL Staff
The national demand for Board Certified Behavior Analysts has grown a staggering 800%, says HealthCare Recruiters International, a California-based healthcare recruiting firm. And meeting that need is a challenge – putting “BCBA” after your name requires a rigorous graduate course of study, followed by an equally tough national certification examination.
Hundreds served at community food distribution event
September 30, 2021 | UHCL Staff
Qatar Charity partnered with University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Diplomacy Institute in a food distribution event that provided over 6,000 boxes of food to the community. Ninety-four volunteers assisted at the two drive-through events, which took place Saturday, Sept. 25 at UH-Clear Lake’s campus and the Pearland Recreation Center and Natatorium.
Curiosity, passion for science knows no age limits
September 23, 2021 | UHCL Staff
With most schools and universities back in session, it’s easy to picture new batches of eager young learners back in classes this fall. But a wave of students over the age of 50 has been slowly transforming college student populations, with older adults returning to campus to catch up on missed or yearned-for educational opportunities.
Common Reader events kick off with screening of 'Kiki'
September 20, 2021 | UHCL Staff
University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Common Reader Program, with the Women’s and Gender Studies program, are kicking off the fall semester with a screening of “Kiki,” a documentary in conversation with the common reader selection, “Becoming Nicole.” The event will be Friday, Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. in the Garden Room of the Bayou Building or via Zoom.
UHCLTeach's new master teacher follows passion for science
September 17, 2021 | UHCL Staff
Takisha Bolden Gastile has spent her entire professional life doing what she loves and developing future science educators. After 14 years in Houston Independent School District, she saw University of Houston-Clear Lake as having an innovative way of connecting to science majors who wanted to become teachers.
Qatar Charity, Diplomacy Institute to distribute food to community
September 07, 2021 | UHCL Staff
The state of Qatar has a long-standing history of charitable contributions to the city of Houston, supporting the hardest-hit members of the community during the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, as well as ongoing efforts to address food insecurity. Now, Qatar Charity is partnering with University of Houston-Clear Lake to continue this important work.
Initiative helps people with severe autism, caregivers free of charge
September 02, 2021 | UHCL Staff
It’s estimated that one in 54 children are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, yet this diagnosis is still widely misunderstood. For the many families struggling to find support for severe behavior, the Center for Autism and Developmental Disorders is offering another option: the new Intensive Outpatient Behavior Disorders Clinic at University of Houston-Clear Lake at Pearland.
Elite athletes can't 'tough it out' when it comes to stress: UHCL expert explains
August 20, 2021 | UHCL Staff
Simone Biles isn’t the first Olympic elite athlete to compete through extreme stress. But by stepping back from her events on the world’s most watched stage, she has forced a spotlight on the issue of how mental health affects elite athletes’ performances, and how their coaches, teammates and fans respond.
Training promotes positive engagement between cops, autistic people
August 19, 2021 | UHCL Staff
Law enforcement officers may sometimes use unnecessary physical force or escalate problem behavior when attempting to gain the compliance of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder. A training program developed by a UHCL behavior analysis alumna is helping improve how police respond.
Institute offers help, hope to people with traumatic brain injury
August 17, 2021 | UHCL Staff
When Sean Carter was 22, he was working on getting good grades, thinking about becoming a real estate attorney, and hanging out with his friends. He was also enjoying a growing modeling career in New York. Now 38, he has a career he never considered — he is a public speaker who can’t speak.
HHPI supports brain injury recovery through exercise, service
July 29, 2021 | UHCL Staff
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a leading cause of long-term disability in the United States, and it’s the cause of death for over 160 Americans daily, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. TBI recovery is an important focus for the new clinical director of the Health and Human Performance Institute at University of Houston-Clear Lake.
Research yields insights for creating better parks
July 21, 2021 | UHCL Staff
Closed facilities and social distancing due to the COVID-19 pandemic have made outdoor parks more important than ever for exercise and leisure. A new study from University of Houston-Clear Lake researchers identified physical activity trends and potential barriers to park usage, emphasizing the importance of accessibility to green spaces.