Society recognizes UHCL professor for teaching, mentorship
May 04, 2017 | Jim Townsend
The Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues selected University of Houston-Clear Lake Professor of Women’s Studies and Psychology Kim A. Case as recipient of the 2017 Outstanding Teaching and Mentoring Award. She shares the award with a University of London professor.
UHCL Faculty Research Briefs – April 2017
April 27, 2017 | Jim Townsend
University of Houston-Clear Lake faculty briefs for April 2017: Sometimes, your GPS doesn’t know any better; Using game theory to model power grid stakeholders’ resiliency; Study: Different cognitive skills at different reading levels.
UHCL educator honored with diversity award
April 14, 2017 | Crystal Sauceda
University of Houston-Clear Lake Assistant Professor of Psychology and Women’s Studies Desdamona Rios was awarded the Hayes Diversity Award by UHCL’s Office of Student Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, which established the award in 2014.
UHCL Faculty Research Briefs – March 2017
March 30, 2017 | Jim Townsend
University of Houston-Clear Lake faculty research briefs for March 2017: Understanding terrorists’ operational motives; Six-volume encyclopedia on physical organic chemistry; Importance of building trust in virtual groups.
UHCL professor named national outstanding environmental educator
March 29, 2017 | Jean Rudnicki
University of Houston-Clear Lake College of Education Professor Jana Willis was selected as one of five National Outstanding Educators, in addition to being named Texas Educator of the Year, by the national environmental education program Project Learning Tree or PLT.
UHCL professor tapped for leadership role
March 08, 2017 | Jim Townsend
University of Houston-Clear Lake has named Professor of Reading and Language Arts Kathryn I. Matthew as interim associate vice president for Academic Affairs as of Feb. 1.
Lecture Series: Bombing paradise and a philosopher’s secret
February 21, 2017 | Jim Townsend
University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Department of Liberal Arts is hosting a free lecture series featuring faculty with recently published books, beginning Wednesday, Feb. 22, 5:15-6:45 p.m.
UHCL prof, students work with NASA to enhance exercise for astronauts
January 04, 2017 | George Mattingly II
A University Houston-Clear Lake professor is collaborating with a team at NASA’s Johnson Space Center to change that environment and improve astronauts’ health with the help of a $400,000 grant from the National Space Biomedical Research Institute (NSBRI).
UHCL prof to share best practices for young children with disabilities
October 06, 2016 | Jean Rudnicki
University of Houston-Clear Lake Assistant Professor of Special Education Elizabeth Beavers will serve as the Texas “ambassador” to spearhead the dissemination of new recommended practices for the care and education of young children with disabilities. Beavers, who has worked in the field of early childhood special education for more than 25 years, was selected by the Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center to join a group of 16 experts forming a national cohort to disseminate information and provide training within their states.
UHCL professor finds inspiration, opportunities in Oman
July 15, 2016 | Kelsie Cleboski
Sultan’s palaces, ancient mosques, Portuguese forts and archeological sites are among the hidden treasures of the Sultanate of Oman. A unique mix of sizzling dunes, craggy mountains and tropical coastline set on the tip of the Arabian Peninsula, Oman is an ideal place for students and scholars to experience the Middle East, says University of Houston-Clear Lake Associate Professor in Anthropology and Cross-Cultural Studies Maria Curtis.
Education prof receives UHCL Hayes Diversity Award
June 07, 2016 | Jean Rudnicki
University of Houston-Clear Lake Professor of Bilingual and Multicultural Education Judith Márquez was named recipient of the prestigious Hayes Diversity Award for her exceptional leadership and commitment towards promoting diversity and inclusion at the university.