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Mechanical engineering prof proud to teach in new UHCL STEM facility

September 10, 2018 | UHCL Staff

Mechanical engineering prof proud to teach in new UHCL STEM facility

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.

Two psych professors earn national recognition for teaching, service

July 05, 2018 | George Mattingly II

Two psych professors earn national recognition for teaching, service

Applied research in social justice issues in psychology is sometimes viewed as a departure from traditional study in the field. However, Professor of Psychology Kim Case, and Assistant Professor of Psychology Desdamona Rios believe it is critical to human development. Both University of Houston-Clear Lake professors are working to advance this area of study, and their efforts have earned them honors from the Society for the Teaching of Psychology.

Professor teaches value of communicating, storytelling

March 28, 2018 | UHCL Staff

Professor teaches value of communicating, storytelling

For Andrea Baldwin, lecturer in communication at University of Houston-Clear Lake, her class is not simply a room full of students. Her class – especially her Storytelling class – is an incubator.

Oman study trip promises rich cultural, educational experiences

December 28, 2017 | UHCL Staff

Oman study trip promises rich cultural, educational experiences

Ten University of Houston-Clear Lake students and three professors will begin the New Year by boarding a plane bound for a life-changing, ten-day study trip to Oman. The journey, which takes place Jan. 4-14, is UH-Clear Lake’s second annual trip to the Sultanate, and includes visits to most major historic and religious sites in Oman, excursions to major cities and mountain villages, an overnight stay in the Sharqiya desert, and meetings with Omani government officials.