UHCL prof’s experiments with silk-fiber composites show promising results
February 12, 2019 | Jim Townsend
University of Houston-Clear Lake Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering Youssef Hamidi is researching the use of silk-fiber composites as an alternative to glass- and carbon-fiber composites widely used in manufacturing.
UHCL, UTMB to co-host STEM teachers conference
February 12, 2019 | Jim Townsend
More than 200 educators from over 20 school districts in the Houston-Galveston and surrounding areas are expected attend the annual Greater Houston Area STEM Conference on March 2, co-hosted by University of Houston-Clear Lake and University of Texas Medical Branch. The conference, titled “New Horizons and Innovations in STEM,” will feature concurrent presentations, state-of-the-art lab tours, and STEM-related exhibitors.
Undergraduate student researcher to present findings to legislators in Austin
February 11, 2019 | UHCL Staff
Texas Undergraduate Research Day is an annual event that provides the opportunity for undergraduate students engaged in research to showcase how their work positively impacts Texas to state legislators. This year, Assistant Professor of Information Technology Lisa Lacher and her research assistant, senior Cydnee Biehl, were selected to represent University of Houston-Clear Lake at the Texas State Capitol Building at the event, themed “Transforming Texas through Undergraduate Research,” to be held in Austin on April 1.
UHCL, UTMB to co-host conference spotlighting innovations in STEM
January 21, 2019 | UHCL Staff
University of Houston-Clear Lake and University of Texas Medical Branch will co-host the annual Greater Houston Area STEM Conference to be held March 2, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. in the Bayou Building, 2700 Bay Area Blvd., Houston.
'Net sensation 'Jake from H-E-B' is also Jake from UHCL
January 18, 2019 | Jim Townsend
The average Joe or Jane may only get 15 minutes of fame. Not true for “Jake from H-E-B,” whose act of kindness went viral just before Christmas. Three weeks later, the unassuming University of Houston-Clear Lake sophomore is still taking media calls and dealing with internet trolls.
Support from adviser helps student juggle career, family to complete coursework
January 04, 2019 | UHCL Staff
University of Houston-Clear Lake senior and transfer student Matthew Helle didn’t have an easy time juggling a 60-hour work week, a family and rigorous college classes, but with the constant guidance and support of his transfer adviser, Kristi Rickman, he will graduate with his bachelor of science in computer information systems in May 2019.
Short Takes
December 11, 2018 | Jim Townsend
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Alumna empowers Hawks with contributions to student, STEM scholarships
November 09, 2018 | George Mattingly II
Knowing firsthand the impact of the UHCL education, alumna Denise Navarro is helping to put the dream of higher education within reach for students by giving back to student scholarships.
UHCL Pearland Campus to offer master's in engineering management
November 06, 2018 | UHCL Staff
Targeting working professionals in the field of engineering and science, University of Houston-Clear Lake Pearland Campus is offering a master of science in engineering management beginning spring 2019. The engineering management degree, says Ki-Young Jeong, program chair and associate professor of engineering management, has one of the highest domestic student enrollments in UH-Clear Lake’s College of Science and Engineering.
New mechanical engineering prof teaches 'lecture-to-lab' in STEM building
September 28, 2018 | UHCL Staff
Since he was a child growing up in Morocco, Youssef Hamidi was fascinated with mechanical engineering. He knew that if he learned more about it, he could help make life better for people. Now as a new assistant professor of mechanical engineering at University of Houston-Clear Lake, he’s using his extensive background in industry and higher education to teach future mechanical engineers to take on any challenge.
Mechanical engineering prof proud to teach in new UHCL STEM facility
September 10, 2018 | UHCL Staff
With a doctorate in a STEM field, University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering Mohsen Daghooghi knew he had many career options across many industries in Houston. “I came Houston with the intention of working in academia because I know I am inherently a teacher,” he said.
UHCL, state reps celebrate opening of new buildings
September 05, 2018 | UHCL Staff
University of Houston-Clear Lake administrators, state legislators, students, faculty, staff and architects shared the excitement of the grand opening of two new buildings on campus during a celebratory event in late August.