Political science prof builds community around divisive issues
February 13, 2019 | UHCL Staff
Se-Hyoung Yi, assistant professor of political science at University of Houston-Clear Lake, teaches students the difference between debating and deliberative dialogue—so that they can facilitate politically themed forums in which people from opposing sides learn to accept each other’s differences and concentrate on finding common ground and shared direction among themselves.
UHCL prof’s experiments with silk-fiber composites show promising results
February 12, 2019 | Jim Townsend
University of Houston-Clear Lake Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering Youssef Hamidi is researching the use of silk-fiber composites as an alternative to glass- and carbon-fiber composites widely used in manufacturing.
Six UHCL professors awarded travel grants to learn, share with faculty
February 08, 2019 | Jim Townsend
Six University of Houston-Clear Lake professors recently received faculty development grants that will allow them represent the university at national and international conferences in 2019. The professors are expected to share what they learn with other faculty.
RN-BSN grad credits UHCL profs with successful return to nursing career
February 05, 2019 | UHCL Staff
Shadia Yan loved her career as a registered nurse, and decided to advance her training with a bachelor of science in nursing. She graduated in December 2018 with her RN-BSN from University of Houston-Clear Lake at Pearland. Although it was a challenge to balance work, her education and a family, she said she got through it with plenty of support and encouragement from her professors in the nursing program.
UHCL prof to co-author guide to culturally appropriate mental health services
February 04, 2019 | UHCL Staff
Roberta Leal, assistant professor of social work at University of Houston-Clear Lake, has been invited to co-author a training guide for professionals to provide culturally appropriate mental health services in school settings. The opportunity is provided through the National Hispanic and Latino Mental Health Technology Transfer Center funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
Teaching in prison is a transformative experience for students and professor
January 31, 2019 | UHCL Staff
Shreerekha Subramanian grew up in India with parents who put everything into giving her a good education. Still, she describes a “bibliographic deficit” which has informed the rest of her life as a professor of humanities at University of Houston-Clear Lake. Her any-book-is-worth-reading upbringing, coupled with a pivotal teaching experience in a Baltimore high school, have combined to make her a teacher and mentor at her core – or, as she would describe herself, a “translator” whose mission is to make education radically inclusive.
Put on your red shoes and read a chapter on David Bowie
January 25, 2019 | UHCL Staff
Samuel Gladden accepted an invitation to write a chapter on rock icon David Bowie, to be included in a book tentatively titled “David Bowie and Romanticism.” Gladden is associate dean and Professor of Literature in the University of Houston-Clear Lake’s College of Human Sciences and Humanities.
Textpectations: Do you have text message anxiety?
January 07, 2019 | Jana Willis
Parents know how it is. You send a text message to your child and receive no immediate response. So you wait, you worry, you get frustrated. You may even feel a little anger; wondering why your child isn’t responding to your message. There is actually a name for that feeling we experience; textpectation.
Encourage dads to share their experiences with preterm birth
December 28, 2018 | Karen Alexander
Men think of themselves as protectors. This is true even as they transition to fatherhood. But in truth, becoming a parent is often as stressful for men as for the women carrying the baby, especially in the case of a preterm birth, when an infant is born before 37 weeks’ gestation. In this situation, it’s much more than just the birth of a baby—it’s an extraordinary life situation, and since birth is an occasion that focuses almost exclusively on mother and baby, the feelings of a preterm father often fall by the wayside. By providing the dad the emotional support he needs during this uncertain time, the entire family will benefit.
Is your child in the religious minority in school?
December 26, 2018 | Mike McMullen
on is the most diverse metropolitan city in the U.S., the Kinder Institute for Urban Research at Rice University reports. That means that our children are exposed to a wide array of racial, ethnic and religious diversity throughout their years in public schools. This can be a source of strength as children learn about the rich tapestry that makes up their schools, neighborhoods and wider society.
Teaching kids to save money now pays big dividends in the future
December 25, 2018 | Grady Perdue
We all know that money is important in our lives, and it will eventually be that way for our children. The more they can understand about managing their personal finances, the better off they will be. They will have to face decisions about making retirement accounts, mortgages, auto loans, credit cards and an array of other finance-related matters. We don’t want them ill-informed and making bad decisions.
Short Takes
December 21, 2018 | Jim Townsend
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