Gamers, developers come to UHCL for tournament
January 04, 2022 | UHCL Staff
About 40 Warhammer 40K enthusiasts and 150 other gamers gathered hours at University of Houston-Clear Lake for the Holiday Gaming Thing and Warhammer 40K Rise of the Empire Grand Tournament in December. Associate Professor of Psychology Steven Sutherland, director for the Serious Games and Simulations degree program, said the event was about much more than playing games.
Press 'start' to begin new career: serious games offer valuable skills
November 18, 2021 | UHCL Staff
The word “game” invokes images of children sitting in front of screens for hours. Generally, the word is not associated with adults engaged in constructive work. Nevertheless, gamification and “serious” games, which are defined as games with a specific, measurable learning objective, have become an instrumental tool for acquiring new skills in the workplace.
Cybersecurity minor can complement multiple degrees
October 12, 2021 | UHCL Staff
Across all industries, data breaches and hacking are a constant concern. October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, created as a collaborative effort between government and industry to ensure these breaches and hacks don’t happen and everyone has the resources to stay safer and more secure online.
Pathways to STEM Careers grant increased, extended
October 06, 2021 | UHCL Staff
The U.S. Department of Education has awarded a $4,036,338 grant to University of Houston-Clear Lake targeting Hispanic/Latino/a/x and other low-income students in a STEM-related degree program. This new project builds upon the work of the "Pathways to STEM Careers" grant originally awarded in 2016 for about $3.7 million.
Science and engineering alumni gathering spotlights success
September 28, 2021 | UHCL Staff
Although the COVID-19 pandemic caused many high school and college students to delay their college plans, the College of Science and Engineering at University of Houston-Clear Lake saw an overall 12% increase in enrollment from fall 2019 to fall 2021 — when most other colleges around the country were experiencing record enrollment declines.
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.
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.
Fellowship supports research to improve knee replacements
July 15, 2021 | UHCL Staff
Barrios Technology has awarded University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering Ariful Bhuiyan a fellowship that will continue his ongoing research in the field of biomechanics. His current work focuses on evaluating and improving knee replacement devices, which are used to treat osteoarthritis in the knee.
UHCL researchers to study meteorites from Mars with Barrios funding
July 06, 2021 | UHCL Staff
Barrios Technology, a NASA contractor, has awarded University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Associate Professor of Geology and Environmental Science Daniel Imrecke a $2847 fellowship to help fund a new field of his research. By studying how meteorites respond to stress, his research will help shed light on planetary processes.
Chemistry prof receives Barrios Technology fellowship
July 01, 2021 | UHCL Staff
Barrios Technology, a NASA contractor, has awarded University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Professor of Chemistry Daniel Wang a $5000 scholarship to help fund a new area of his research. He plans to use the funds for supplies to further his work in medicinal chemistry.
STEM careers grant helps students find success, give back
June 28, 2021 | UHCL Staff
For University of Houston-Clear Lake students like David Langner, the Pathways to STEM Careers grant is helping them successfully attain their educational and professional goals. The grant targets Hispanic students choosing a STEM-related field of study, offering support services and other strategies to increase their academic and professional success.
Enroll your kids in youth summer camps at UH-Clear Lake
May 26, 2021 | UHCL Staff
From day camps that explore cooking and wildlife to rockets and art, enroll your students in engaging summer programs at University of Houston-Clear Lake to make sure the learning doesn't end. Registration is now open, with camp options for pre-K through 12th grade.