Weimar ‘undead’ featured in Women’s and Gender Studies talk
March 10, 2021 | UHCL Staff
In the decade prior to Adolph Hitler’s rise in Germany, women were enjoying a time of social, economic and sexual liberation. During this time, says University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Associate Professor of History and Humanities Barbara Hales, there was a scientific renaissance of studies in the occult.
Acclaimed 'upcycling' artist leads two cultural arts events at UHCL
March 05, 2021 | UHCL Staff
Acclaimed Houston artist Charles Washington, whose retrospective exhibition is currently featured in University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Art Gallery, will give an “artist’s talk” both virtually and in-person Thursday, March 11 at 6 p.m. in the Bayou Theater and a public art workshop on Saturday, March 13 at 10 a.m., at the Arbor North Building lawn.
Busby appointed to JSC Federal Credit Union board of directors
March 04, 2021 | UHCL Staff
JSC Federal Credit Union has appointed Dwayne Busby, executive director of Strategic Partnerships at University of Houston-Clear Lake, to its board of directors. His three-year appointment to the board furthers UH-Clear Lake’s efforts to build connections and support the local community.
Think writing skills aren't important? Research finds good writers have better careers
March 02, 2021 | UHCL Staff
In a world where technical skills seem to be valued above nearly anything, college students might not see writing as a relevant skill to their career path. The next virtual lecture from the College of Human Sciences and Humanities will explore faculty research on the connection between strong writing skills and workplace success.
UHCL's Robotics Team eyes $1 million prize in NASA competition
March 01, 2021 | UHCL Staff
Space Center Houston and NASA have announced that University of Houston-Clear Lake is among the 22 international robotics teams qualifying for Phase 2 of the NASA Space Robotics Challenge. This allows the team to advance to the final competition, which has a prize purse of $1 million.
12 books to read in honor of Black History Month
February 26, 2021 | UHCL Staff
Explore 12 titles on this reading list for Black History Month, curated by University of Houston-Clear Lake Professor of Literature Kevin McNamara and Visiting Assistant Professor Jennifer McCauley. The included books span hundreds of years of American literature by Black authors, and they are potential gateways for further reading.
UHCL to host Greater Houston Area Virtual STEM Conference
February 24, 2021 | UHCL Staff
University of Houston-Clear Lake will host the annual Greater Houston Area Virtual STEM Conference, Saturday, March 6, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. More than 200 educators from over 20 school districts in the Houston-Galveston and surrounding areas will attend this one-day event.
Engineering students' proposal advances in NASA competition
February 23, 2021 | UHCL Staff
Helping to inspire and educate future scientists is a mission in which both NASA and University of Houston-Clear Lake are deeply invested. The NASA Minority Innovative New Designs for Space (MINDS) program, a hands-on design-and-build collegiate learning experience, selects newly-innovated technology that is relevant to NASA's Artemis mission.
Psychologist offers tips to help parents discuss riots, racism with kids
February 22, 2021 | UHCL Staff
The frightening videos and photographs of a weapon-wielding, pro-Trump mob rioting in the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 may be difficult for some adults to process. Children, particularly African American children, might also be having an especially hard time understanding the violent images that have since daily flooded the news and social media.
Lecture series highlights research by Women's Studies profs
February 11, 2021 | UHCL Staff
Professors in the Women’s and Gender Studies program at University of Houston-Clear Lake do more than teach — they’re also researchers and published authors in the field of gender and sexuality. WGST faculty work will be highlighted in a monthly Author Series to launch virtually beginning Monday, Feb. 22 at 2 p.m.
Black stress, racial tensions topic of Black History Month panel discussion
February 08, 2021 | UHCL Staff
Exploring racial inequities can lead to discussions about disparities in job, health and education opportunities in the Black community — and more recently, the disproportionate use of police force. But central to these discussions is the psychological damage all this inflicts on African Americans.
UHCL Common Reader Program kicks off spring semester with screening of “Just Mercy” to explore criminal justice
February 04, 2021 | UHCL Staff
University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Common Reader Program is continuing the exploration of social and racial inequity with a free virtual screening and discussion of the 2019 film "Just Mercy" on Saturday, February 6 from 6-9:30 p.m. via Zoom. The film follows the true story of a man wrongfully incarcerated and the efforts to free him.