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Neuroscientist blends dance with science at UN AI summit
By Houston Daily | May 22, 2024
University of Houston neuroscientist Jose Luis Contreras-Vidal, a pioneer in brain-machine interfaces, will present at the United Nations AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva, Switzerland on May 31. Known for his work in controlling wearable exoskeletons for rehabilitation and mapping art-evoked brain activity, Contreras-Vidal will not merely give a speech but will also showcase “Meeting of Minds,” a blend of artistic performance and scientific experiment.
HISD honors seniors with career commitments at annual signing day
By Houston Daily | May 21, 2024
HISD held its sixth annual Career and Military Signing Day on May 16 inside Delmar Fieldhouse. The event celebrates seniors graduating from the District’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs and those who have decided to serve in the military.
Three UH students selected for DOE graduate research program
By Houston Daily | May 21, 2024
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science has chosen three University of Houston graduate students for its prestigious graduate research program.
HISD honors seniors with scholarships at Superintendent Scholars Luncheon
By Houston Daily | May 17, 2024
As the school year comes to an end, seniors at Houston Independent School District (HISD) are not only gearing up for exams, prom and graduation, but also preparing for life beyond high school. Recognizing their potential and the exciting futures that lie ahead, HISD has awarded the Superintendent Scholars Award to a distinguished senior from each high school. In addition, an extra honor was given to the top 10 students personally selected by the Superintendent.
New approach speeds up efficiency in thermoelectric materials
By Houston Daily | May 16, 2024
Thermoelectric materials, which can produce electricity from sources of heat that would otherwise be wasted, could play a significant role in the clean energy transition. However, their adoption has been hindered by the inefficiency of most current thermoelectric materials to generate sufficient power for many practical applications.
University of Houston celebrates first-ever medical graduates
By Houston Daily | May 15, 2024
Graduation day is a major milestone in the academic journey, marking the end of one chapter and the beginning of another. This was particularly true for 22 students at the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine who crossed the commencement stage on Saturday, May 11. They were the first students ever to earn a medical degree from the University of Houston.
University of Houston to launch Aerospace Engineering Research Center with $5M NASA Grant
By Houston Daily | May 15, 2024
The University of Houston is set to open an aerospace engineering research center, courtesy of a $5 million grant from NASA. The center aims to support NASA's strategic goal of sustainable, long-term space exploration, development, and utilization on the moon and Mars.
HISD hosts Civic Youth Summit to promote student voting
By Houston Daily | May 15, 2024
The Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Department of the Houston Independent School District (HISD) hosted the My Ballot My Future Civic Youth Summit at Delmar Fieldhouse on May 14. The event, attended by numerous HISD juniors and seniors, aimed to promote civic responsibility and voting among students.
UH professor appointed speaker of American Psychiatric Association assembly
By Houston Daily | May 14, 2024
Dr. Steven Starks, a geriatric psychiatrist and clinical assistant professor at the University of Houston’s Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine, has assumed the role of speaker for the American Psychiatric Association (APA) Assembly of District Branches. This position is considered to be the most prestigious within the organization.
Andy and Barbara Gessner College of Nursing graduates inaugural class of DNP students
By Houston Daily | May 13, 2024
Three years after its establishment, the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) at the Andy and Barbara Gessner College of Nursing is celebrating its inaugural class of graduates. The DNP doctorate equips family nurse practitioners and nurse executives to tackle the scarcity of primary care providers, nursing educators, and leaders in a complex health care environment. The program elevates the level of preparation necessary for advanced nursing practice from a master’s degree to a doctorate.
Tomas Bryan appointed as new student regent for University of Houston System
By Houston Daily | May 10, 2024
The University of Houston System (UHS) Board of Regents is set to welcome a new student representative. Tomas Bryan, a UH graduate student, has been announced as the incoming student regent and will be officially sworn in at an upcoming board meeting.
University of Houston joins $10M biopharmaceutical manufacturing innovation effort
By Houston Daily | May 9, 2024
The University of Houston has been selected to join a $10 million initiative by the National Institute for Innovation in Manufacturing Biopharmaceuticals (NIIMBL) aimed at fostering innovation in biopharmaceutical manufacturing.
Discovery of AKAP12 Protein as Potential Treatment Target for Heart Failure Study at University of Houston College of Pharmacy
By Houston Daily | May 8, 2024
Researchers at the University of Houston College of Pharmacy have discovered that when there's a higher amount of a protein called AKAP12 inside the heart, it speeds up the work of an enzyme called PDE8A and can accelerate cardiac dysfunction.
HISD Student Artists Win Second Annual Truck Art Contest, Artwork Displayed on City Trucks
By Houston Daily | May 8, 2024
On May 7, the City of Houston presented four Solid Waste Management vehicles featuring artwork from four HISD students. These students were the winners of the second annual Truck Art Contest, a collaboration between HISD’s Energy and Sustainability Department and the City of Houston’s Solid Waste Management Department aimed at raising awareness about recycling and waste diversion among the city’s youth.
A Matter of Degrees: University of Houston Spring Commencement Celebrates Student Achievements
By Houston Daily | May 8, 2024
The sounds of Taylor Swift and Beyoncé will take a backseat to another song May 8 – 11. “Pomp and Circumstance” will be the most popular tune at the University of Houston campus that week. The ceremonial graduation march perfectly personifies the academic achievements of Cougars. It also inspires pride in the University and its mission to prepare students for the next chapters of their lives. Spring Commencement is indeed a time for celebration, but it’s also a moment for reflection, particularly for the 6,655 Coogs who will complete this leg of their academic journeys. This...
HISD to Host Non-NES Campus Hiring Event on May 18
By Houston Daily | May 8, 2024
The HISD Teacher Recruitment and Selection Team will host a 2024-2025 Non-NES Campus Hiring Event on Saturday, May 18, from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at Delmar Fieldhouse (2020 Mangum Road, 77092).
University of Houston Professor Cristina Rivera Garza Wins 2024 Pulitzer Prize
By Houston Daily | May 7, 2024
University of Houston Professor Cristina Rivera Garza has won a 2024 Pulitzer Prize for her memoir “Liliana’s Invincible Summer: A Sister’s Search for Justice.” The Pulitzer Prize is regarded as the highest national honor in journalism, letters and drama, and music.
Young Student's Nonprofit Fights Food Insecurity in Houston
By Houston Daily | May 7, 2024
Layla Lee, a sophomore at Young Women’s College Preparatory Academy, is only fifteen years old, but she is already on a mission to change the world around her for the better.
Headline: University of Houston Celebrates Legacy of Artist Frank Stella
By Houston Daily | May 7, 2024
The legacy of artist Frank Stella lives on at the University of Houston, despite his passing. Stella died Saturday.
Two University of Houston Cougars Named 2024 OTC Emerging Leaders
By Houston Daily | May 6, 2024
Two University of Houston Cougars have been named among the 2024 Emerging Leaders by the Offshore Technology Conference. Jian Shi, assistant professor of engineering at the University of Houston, and Mejdi Kammoun, UH alumnus, are part of the esteemed group of 11 individuals earning a spot on the list.Jian (Jason) Shi, Ph.D., who is an assistant professor with a dual appointment in the Department of Engineering Technology, and Electrical and Computer Engineering at University of Houston’s Cullen College of Engineering, expressed his passion for contributing to a safer,...