Student's skill with drones takes chicken turtle research to new heights
October 14, 2022 | UHCL Staff
The best way to understand how college students use drones to advance critical science and research is to get someone like Jason Nagro to explain how he uses them. He’s been FAA-trained and licensed to fly sUAS, or small Unmanned Aerial Systems, and he uses his skills to learn all he can about an elusive, yet critical wetland-dwelling species—the Western Chicken Turtle.
Planting event to help UHCL restore native plants to campus, support environmental sustainability
October 11, 2022 | UHCL Staff
Being widely acknowledged as a college campus that is situated on a beautiful wildlife preserve goes beyond just the obvious curb appeal. University of Houston-Clear Lake considers the natural beauty of its campus one of its greatest assets, and has put resources into demonstrating the importance of students, faculty and community partnering to make the campus more environmentally sustainable.
Drone Expo at UHCL Pearland provides industry info, hands-on drone demonstrations
October 03, 2022 | UHCL Staff
University of Houston-Clear Lake Drone Academy at Pearland is hosting a Commercial Drone Expo on Wednesday, Oct. 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at UH-Clear Lake at Pearland, Health Science and Classroom Building, room 102, 1200 Pearland Parkway.
Internship at Amazon in 'something different' yields new skills and experience
September 21, 2022 | UHCL Staff
One of Sonia Tom’s goals while at University of Houston-Clear Lake was to get an internship at a global company like Amazon. As a senior majoring in information technology, she thought it would be helpful to get experience in a something different, just to see how non-technical areas worked.
UHCL-Boeing partnership offers engineering students opportunities seldom seen in academia
September 15, 2022 | UHCL Staff
University of Houston-Clear Lake and Boeing have signed a contract enabling Boeing to offer engineering students entry level employment experience and internships that support multiple projects.
U.S. News and World Report’s Best Colleges ranking elevates UHCL to national designation
September 14, 2022 | UHCL Staff
University of Houston-Clear Lake is among just 10% of universities in the U.S. whose designation has been elevated from regional to national rankings.
Study abroad students learn their 'classroom' is anywhere in the world
September 14, 2022 | UHCL Staff
Studying and teaching abroad is a life-changing experience for college students and their professors. Studying internationally is considered a rite of passage, especially for those with an adventurous spirit, but it’s the aim of University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Office of Education Abroad and Scholar Services to empower more students and faculty to share in this experience—particularly those who have limited experience with traveling.
Scholarship, hard work, support help Ukrainian student finish master's degree
August 29, 2022 | UHCL Staff
Most international students receive a visa that allows them to study in the United States for a certain period of time. For Oleksandra Petrenko, finding a way to leave Ukraine to study in the U.S. was much more challenging, since the best way she could come legally was through a work and travel visa program.
UHCL student shares experiences traveling to Amazon River, entering rainforest
July 18, 2022 | UHCL Staff
Nineteen environmental science and biology students from University of Houston-Clear Lake, led by Professor of Biology and Environmental Science Cindy Howard, traveled to the Amazon River in Manaus, Brazil to study the rainforest and research the wildlife and ecology in the region.
Welcome to the jungle! Students travel to Amazon, study wildlife, ecology, human impact
July 11, 2022 | UHCL Staff
Students studying environmental science or biology at University of Houston-Clear Lake traveled to the Amazon River in Manaus, Brazil to explore the region and learn about the largest, most species-rich tract of tropical rainforest on the planet.
Where do you think best? Student shares best study spots on UHCL campus
June 22, 2022 | UHCL Staff
If you're in college, it doesn’t matter if you're in summer school, or if you have to study for midterms or finals. Perhaps it’s just a regular Monday afternoon. Sitting on your bed in your dorm room, trying not to overhear your roommate's cell phone conversation isn’t working anymore. Time to find another place to get your homework done.
Grant allows more paid internships to help students engage in industry
June 20, 2022 | UHCL Staff
Higher education is about growing, meeting new people, and experiencing life from another perspective, but ultimately, it’s about preparing for a career path and life after school. That’s why students at UHCL hear the word "internship" used frequently during their educational journey.