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University of Houston study reveals challenges faced by evolving Texas teacher workforce
As K-12 students across Texas return to the classroom, some may not see the same teachers as in previous years. New research from the University of Houston’s College of Education, titled the “2024 Texas Teacher Workforce Report,” indicates that teacher retention has been declining over the past decade, with a decrease of approximately 6.4 percentage points between the 2012-13 and 2021-22 school years.
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Baylor College of Medicine receives $44.2 million grant for translational research
Baylor College of Medicine and the University of Houston have been awarded a $44.2 million Clinical and Translational Science Award Program grant from the National Center for Advancing Translational Research. The funding will establish a regional hub to support infrastructure, services, community engagement, and workforce development aimed at advancing research and driving innovation in clinical translational science.
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Texas poll shows narrowing gap between trump and harris ahead november election
Nearly half of Texans plan to vote for former Republican President Donald Trump in November, according to a new survey of likely voters, while 44.6% support the Democratic nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris.
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Rainwater's role in forming first protocell walls explored by researchers
One of the major unanswered questions about the origin of life is how droplets of RNA floating around the primordial soup turned into the membrane-protected packets of life we call cells.
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Study finds AI tool aids creativity in everyday tasks
ChatGPT, the generative artificial intelligence technology developed by OpenAI, could assist humans with daily creative tasks — even those typically thought to require the human ability to “read between the lines,” according to new research by the University of Houston and Rice University. Its capability has proven superior compared to traditional Google search or even human brainstorming without any technical assistance, the study authors argue.
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University of Houston welcomes record-breaking freshman class for fall 2024
As the University of Houston welcomes students for fall classes, the campus is buzzing with excitement and energy, fueled by the arrival of its largest freshman class ever. More than 6,200 new freshmen are enrolled for the fall 2024 semester—a class 10% larger than any previously enrolled freshman class at UH.
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University of Houston appoints Ed Roth as director for innovative music therapy program
Ed Roth named director of UH's new music therapy program
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University Of Houston names Eddie Nuñez VP for intercollegiate athletics
Eddie Nuñez has been appointed Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics at the University of Houston, joining the Cougars after holding leadership roles at the University of New Mexico (UNM) and Louisiana State University (LSU). Nuñez most recently served as Vice President/Director of Athletics at UNM. He emerged as the leading candidate following an extensive national search aimed at finding an innovative leader capable of building a nationally competitive and financially robust program.
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University's Cougar Cupboard supports student success amid post-hurricane challenges
The statistics on food insecurity among college students are concerning. Studies suggest hunger on campuses negatively impacts graduation rates and affects approximately one-third of all students at colleges and universities.
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New survey shows deep divide among Texans over immigration policy
With the presidential election less than three months away, immigration policy remains one of the most contentious issues on the campaign trail. The focal point of the divisive debate is Texas, where a new survey finds immigration remains highly polarized along partisan lines.
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University of Houston students featured in Amazon Prime's "The College Tour
The University of Houston will be featured in a 30-minute episode of the Amazon Prime Video series “The College Tour” this fall. The series aims to provide an authentic look at life on college campuses through the experiences of students.
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UH researchers develop innovative technique in X-ray phase contrast imaging
Researchers at the University of Houston have unveiled a significant advancement in X-ray imaging technology that promises improvements across medical diagnostics, materials and industrial imaging, transportation security, and other fields.
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University study aims to detect early signs of vision loss due to diabetes
A $3.3 million study at the University of Houston College of Optometry will track the health of patients with prediabetes and diabetes to identify those who might develop eye problems and be at risk for future vision loss. The study is led by Wendy Harrison, associate professor, and funded by the National Eye Institute.
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University of Houston hosts seminar on AI & robotics in energy
In the evolving energy sector, the integration of robotic systems and artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly crucial. These technologies are essential both onshore and offshore, in oil and gas as well as renewables, due to their ability to operate in extreme conditions, reduce human risk, and enhance data collection efficiency.
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University of Houston marks fifth year of STEM partnership with TC Energy
The University of Houston and TC Energy are celebrating the fifth anniversary of their partnership through the TC Energy Summer Scholars Academy. This program supports incoming freshmen pursuing majors in UH’s College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics and Cullen College of Engineering.
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University of Houston develops new treatments for flu and coronaviruses
A team of researchers led by the University of Houston has discovered two new methods for preventing and treating respiratory viruses. In back-to-back papers in Nature Communications, the team from Navin Varadarajan's lab, M.D. Anderson Professor of William A. Brookshire Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, reports the development and validation of NanoSTING, a nasal spray that acts as a broad-spectrum immune activator against multiple respiratory viruses, and NanoSTING-SN, a pan-coronavirus nasal vaccine.
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University of Houston's Moores Opera Center announces its upcoming opera season
The Moores Opera Center at the University of Houston’s Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts has announced its 2024-25 season, featuring four performances. This marks the second season for Artistic Director Kathleen Belcher and the inaugural year for Maestro Jorge Parodi as Music Director of the Moores Opera Center.
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Houston faces challenges in transitioning its workforce amid global shift towards low-carbon energy
The greater Houston area, home to more than 4,700 energy companies, stands at a critical juncture.
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Survey shows majority Texans back school voucher plans
Following months of contentious debate in the Texas Legislature last year, about two-thirds of the state’s residents now say they favor some proposals allowing parents to use taxpayer money to pay private school tuition. None of the proposals were approved last year, but Gov. Greg Abbott has vowed to try again in 2025.
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New UH method enhances accuracy in thermal imaging for diverse applications
A new method to measure the continuous spectrum of light, developed in the lab of University of Houston professor of electrical and computer engineering Jiming Bao, is set to improve thermal imaging and infrared thermography. These techniques are used to measure and visualize temperature distributions without direct contact with the subject being photographed.