UHCL students simulate Big Bang dynamics on DIY supercomputer
February 01, 2019 | Jim Townsend
University of Houston-Clear Lake’s computational physics students build their own 1.2 teraflop supercomputer.
'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.
UHCL scores big in nationwide rankings for quality, affordability
January 11, 2019 | Jim Townsend
University of Houston-Clear Lake received 17 top-10 rankings nationwide from three organizations that rate the best colleges for academics, value and student success and other metrics that help students decide where to go to school. Two of the organizations also break out rankings by state. UH-Clear Lake garnered five spots in top-10 rankings for best in Texas.
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.
UHCL Fall Commencement 2018
December 20, 2018 | UHCL Staff
UHCL students and administrators participated in Fall Commencement 2018 on Dec. 16. Over 1,000 summer and fall candidates crossed the stage to receive their degrees.
International student finds connection, purpose at UHCL
December 13, 2018 | UHCL Staff
For three years, Johanna Jacob worked overnights at her job consulting with the Disney Consortium in India. She knew she was not fulfilling her purpose in that job, and she knew there had to more to life. Her first time on an airplane was a trip across the world to begin her master’s program in computer science at University of Houston-Clear Lake and along the way, she found out that indeed, there is more to life. As she graduates on Dec. 16, Jacob, 27, feels she’s getting much more than a diploma.
UHCL fall commencement ceremonies Dec. 16 at NRG Arena
November 19, 2018 | UHCL Staff
Over 1,050 University of Houston-Clear Lake students are expected to graduate this semester. Of those, approximately 892 plan to cross the stage at two commencement ceremonies on Sunday, Dec. 16 at NRG Arena, 1 NRG Park, Houston. A total of 667 will receive bachelor’s degrees, 377 will receive master’s degrees, and 12 will receive doctorate degrees. Additionally, 164 of 294 summer 2018 graduates plan to receive their diplomas at this commencement ceremony.
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.
OSHA funds allow UHCL to train companies in heat-exposure prevention
October 25, 2018 | Jim Townsend
Funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration, University of Houston-Clear Lake will help area industries prevent future heat-related illnesses and injuries.
Call for abstracts for Innovation-Automation technical conference
October 05, 2018 | Jim Townsend
Academic, professional and student researchers are invited to answer the call for abstracts for the 2018 Innovation/Automation Dual Conference to be held Saturday, Nov. 3 at the Gilruth Center, located on the grounds of NASA Johnson Space Center.
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.