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UHCL faculty and staff recognized for university service

July 24, 2020 | UHCL Staff

UHCL faculty and staff recognized for university service

University of Houston-Clear Lake announced the recipients of the 42nd annual Faculty and Staff Awards earlier this year on the university’s website. The 2020 award recipient list identifies employees who have reached impressive milestones at 5-year increments up to 40 years’ service. The university’s newest retirees were also listed.

EIH research yields high-impact data about dolphins in Galveston Bay

July 10, 2020 | UHCL Staff

EIH research yields high-impact data about dolphins in Galveston Bay

Researchers from the Environmental Institute of Houston at University of Houston-Clear Lake have published an article in the May edition of Estuaries and Coasts special issue. EIH Research Associate Kristi Fazioli co-authored “Short-Term Effects of Hurricane Harvey on Bottlenose Dolphins in Upper Galveston Bay, Texas” with Vanessa Mintzer of the Galveston Bay Foundation.

Alumna, OSHA senior technical advisor to share message of perseverance during virtual commencement

June 29, 2020 | UHCL Staff

Alumna, OSHA senior technical advisor to share message of perseverance during virtual commencement

Kelly C. Knighton always knew that she wanted to be in a profession known for “helping people.” She decided on a career in occupational safety. After graduating in 1994 from University of Houston-Clear Lake she began her career with the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

Spot on the 'Today' show creates some graduation pomp despite the circumstances

June 10, 2020 | UHCL Staff

Spot on the 'Today' show creates some graduation pomp despite the circumstances

This year, graduation season brought more heartbreak than happiness to students who were forced to stay in home quarantine due to the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Still, Jasmine Keeton, who had hoped to put on her cap and gown alongside her two daughters, found a way to salvage the situation.

Microbiology, nursing, and software engineering students collaborate on COVID-19 grant

May 29, 2020 | UHCL Staff

Microbiology, nursing, and software engineering students collaborate on COVID-19 grant

University of Houston-Clear Lake students and professors are engaged in research to meet the urgent need to understand the spread of COVID-19. Assistant Professor of Microbiology Michael LaMontagne, Assistant Professor of Nursing Karen Alexander with biology students, in collaboration with registered nurses in UHCL’s RN-BSN program and others, have begun the project.

Math scholarship recipient should want to 'make the world better'

May 20, 2020 | UHCL Staff

Math scholarship recipient should want to 'make the world better'

A “philomath” is a Greek word meaning, “one who loves learning and studying.” The ancient Greeks couldn’t have known they were creating a word that would describe Clear Lake resident Dennis Lawler, a University of Houston-Clear Lake double alumnus, who believed that math was at the center of art, music, philosophy, literature and everything else.

Computer engineering students, prof, win three prestigious IEEE awards

May 07, 2020 | UHCL Staff

Computer engineering students, prof, win three prestigious IEEE awards

University of Houston-Clear Lake’s computer engineering students and faculty have won three awards from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering. For the fourth time, students won the Outstanding Student Small Branch Award for their region. Additionally, the university was awarded the Outstanding Small Section Award and the Outstanding Individual Achievement Award.

Student finds niche in STEM career path, hired by NASA before graduating

April 27, 2020 | UHCL Staff

Student finds niche in STEM career path, hired by NASA before graduating

Margo Sikes received her first bachelor’s degree in interactive arts, but decided to change her career path. As she prepares to receive her Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from University of Houston-Clear Lake, she knows she made the right choice. She has a job already waiting for her with Leidos, a NASA contractor.

UHCL graduate works on healthcare frontline, ready to further her education

April 24, 2020 | UHCL Staff

UHCL graduate works on healthcare frontline, ready to further her education

Taniya Philip received her bachelor of science in biological science with pre-health specialization in 2018 from University of Houston-Clear Lake, and went to work at University of Texas Medical Branch as a medical scribe. But now, as a Care Team Assistant working on the healthcare frontline in Orlando, she is putting the skills and information she learned in her classes to especially good use.

Minor in statistics could be differentiator on job application, says UHCL prof

April 23, 2020 | UHCL Staff

Minor in statistics could be differentiator on job application, says UHCL prof

Statistics are at the heart of the quantitative reasoning needed for making critical advances in medicine, business and public policy. Now, says University of Houston-Clear Lake Associate Professor of Statistics Frank Li, the university is offering a minor in statistics for undergraduates looking for a skill set that can make the difference in the eyes of prospective employers.

UHCL math student gets 'exactly the right job' before graduating

April 22, 2020 | UHCL Staff

UHCL math student gets 'exactly the right job' before graduating

There aren’t very many universities that offer courses in actuarial science in Texas. It’s offered at University of Houston-Clear Lake, and it’s one of the main reasons why Keegan Laarman decided to enroll. As he graduates in May and already has the perfect job lined up, he’s pleased with his decision.

With second diploma, graduate says things happen if you 'get up and do something'

April 20, 2020 | UHCL Staff

With second diploma, graduate says things happen if you 'get up and do something'

Getting a master’s degree is challenging enough, but for students who are single parents, it requires professors who are willing to offer an extra level of support and flexibility. Jennifer Lopez was able to find an abundance of both at University of Houston-Clear Lake, where she’ll be graduating from the College of Education this May.