Student finds niche in STEM career path, hired by NASA before graduating
April 27, 2020 | UHCL Staff
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
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
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
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.
Survey seeks UHCL's community responses to key questions about sustainability on campus
April 21, 2020 | UHCL Staff
University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Green Hawks, a student organization focused on encouraging the awareness of sustainable environmental practices, is surveying students, faculty, staff and alumni to find out how important it is to them to improve sustainability practices on campus and keep those green spaces green.
With second diploma, graduate says things happen if you 'get up and do something'
April 20, 2020 | UHCL Staff
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.
UHCL profs ready to support students' transition to online learning
March 25, 2020 | UHCL Staff
Along with most other colleges and universities in the country, University of Houston-Clear Lake is adapting quickly to transition every student to online learning, thanks to COVID-19. Although distance learning has been an option for many years at UH-Clear Lake, Assistant Professor of Writing and Digital Rhetoric Christal Seahorn and Assistant Professor of Chemistry Anton Dubrovskiy believe that the entire student community can continue moving toward its academic goals, despite the challenges.
UHCL prof, research assistant, collaborate on article on aging
March 02, 2020 | UHCL Staff
Brian M. Wasko, assistant professor of biology and biotechnology at University of Houston-Clear Lake, and his research assistant Kathleen Helget, have co-authored an article on the molecular mechanisms of aging.
Black History Month: NASA astronaut, UHCL alum talks dreams, goals, success
February 21, 2020 | UHCL Staff
Life is full of challenges, but University of Houston-Clear Lake Distinguished Alumnus Dr. Bernard Harris, a former NASA astronaut who made history as the first African American to perform an extra-vehicular activity, said the key to moving beyond complex problems is simple: everybody needs to have a dream.
UHCL represents at leadership summit held at United Nations
February 20, 2020 | UHCL Staff
University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Associate Vice President for Strategic Information Initiatives and Technology was invited to attend the second National Hispanic Leadership Summit at the United Nations in New York in December. The conference was the culmination of We Are All Human Foundation’s yearlong agenda of regional summits and international events to discuss the action plan for Vision 2020: education, financial empowerment and perception change.
Neumann Library hosts discussion on virtual and augmented futures
February 13, 2020 | UHCL Staff
The Neumann Library at University of Houston-Clear Lake will be hosting a panel discussion entitled “Virtual and Augmented Futures,” spotlighting augmented and virtual reality and their implications for teaching, learning and future careers. The event, to be held Tuesday, Feb. 18 from 2-3:30 p.m. is comprised of seven experts in fields including technology, software engineering, psychology and digital media.
UHCL alumna, former NASA engineer to lead Common Reader discussion
February 10, 2020 | UHCL Staff
University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Common Reader Program is launching its first event of the semester, entitled “A Conversation with Spare Parts’ Lisa Spence and Special Guests” on March 3 from 12-1:30 p.m. in the Forest Room. The book “Spare Parts: Four Undocumented Teenagers, One Ugly Robot, and the Battle for the American Dream” by Joshua Davis, is this year’s Common Reader selection with the goal of creating community connections among students, as well as between them and their professors.