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BP Grant Supports PROMES Program, STEP Forward Camp and Power Weekend November 6, 2013Thanks to an $85,000 grant from BP, the Cullen College’s PROMES (Program for Mastery in Engineering Studies) Program now has the much-needed support... |
 Thanks to an $85,000 grant from BP, the Cullen College’s PROMES (Program for Mastery in Engineering Studies) Program now has the much-needed support to continue its many outreach and student success activities this academic year and throughout the summer of 2014. |
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Advice for Engineering Grads: Houston Chronicle Taps Into Engineering Career Center November 6, 2013An article published in the Nov. 3rd issue of the Houston Chronicle taps into the expertise of Engineering Career Center senior director Vita Como... |
 An article published in the Nov. 3rd issue of the Houston Chronicle taps into the expertise of Engineering Career Center senior director Vita Como for advice on how engineering grads can increase their chances of employment after college. |
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ECE Professors Named Directors of Honors Engineering Program November 4, 2013 Electrical and computer engineering (ECE) professor Fritz Claydon has been appointed director of the Honors Engineering Program at the UH Cullen... |
 Electrical and computer engineering (ECE) professor Fritz Claydon has been appointed director of the Honors Engineering Program at the UH Cullen College of Engineering, with ECE associate professor Len Trombetta appointed as associate director. |
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Opportunities for Engineering Entrepreneurs You Never Knew Existed October 24, 2013Let’s face it: Houston is an entrepreneurial town, and the University of Houston is no different. In fact, over 3,500 UH alumni own or run a business... |
 Let’s face it: Houston is an entrepreneurial town, and the University of Houston is no different. In fact, over 3,500 UH alumni own or run a business, and 63 percent of all UH alumni live and work in the city of Houston. |
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Civil Engineering Faculty Writing Bridge Design Specs for New Structural Material October 16, 2013A civil infrastructure that provides essentials like clean running water and passable roads is essential to a healthy and prosperous society. While... |
 A civil infrastructure that provides essentials like clean running water and passable roads is essential to a healthy and prosperous society. While concrete and steel remain the backbones of modern infrastructure, civil engineers are exploring ways to add advanced composite materials to the mix. These materials could increase the service life of existing structures in need of repair and new structures alike by decades. |
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PHOTOS: Civil & Environmental Engineering Alumni Luncheon October 16, 2013The Cullen College of Engineering's Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering held their 11th annual alumni luncheon last Tuesday, October... |
 The Cullen College of Engineering's Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering held their 11th annual alumni luncheon last Tuesday, October 15th at the Hess Club in Houston.This year's luncheon was held in honor of the retirement of Dr. Jerry Rogers after 43 years of dedicated service to the college. |
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Cullen College Alumnus and Advocate Appointed to UH System Board of Regents October 15, 2013Cullen College alumnus and advocate Durga D. Agrawal has been appointed to the University of Houston System Board of Regents by Gov. Rick Perry. |
 Cullen College alumnus and advocate Durga D. Agrawal has been appointed to the University of Houston System Board of Regents by Gov. Rick Perry. |
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PHOTOS: Undergraduate Research Day 2013 October 15, 2013The 9th annual Undergraduate Research Day took place on Thursday, October 10th. It showcased the achievements of 130 undergraduate researchers from... |
 The 9th annual Undergraduate Research Day took place on Thursday, October 10th. It showcased the achievements of 130 undergraduate researchers from the University of Houston through poster presentations. Student presenters included undergraduates from a total of 11 colleges at the University. |
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PHOTOS: Engineering Leadership Board Reception and Dinner October 15, 2013On Thursday, October 3, members of the Cullen College's Engineering Leadership Board gathered at the Petroleum Club of Houston for a reception and... |
 On Thursday, October 3, members of the Cullen College's Engineering Leadership Board gathered at the Petroleum Club of Houston for a reception and dinner. |
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Rifai Named "Environmental Professional of the Year" October 11, 2013Civil and Environmental Engineering Professor Hanadi Rifai has been named the Environmental Professional of the Year by the Texas Association of... |
 Civil and Environmental Engineering Professor Hanadi Rifai has been named the Environmental Professional of the Year by the Texas Association of Environmental Professionals (TAEP). |
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Videos: Why Should You Invest in a New Engineering Building for the Cullen College? October 3, 2013The University of Houston Cullen College of Engineering has grown tremendously in recent years, with research expenditures and enrollment at or near... |
 The University of Houston Cullen College of Engineering has grown tremendously in recent years, with research expenditures and enrollment at or near all-time highs. We must keep this momentum going, but in order to do so, we must first expand our facilities. |
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Engineering and Biology Professors Team Up to Offer Massive Online Graduate Course September 25, 2013Two University of Houston faculty members – Steve Pennings, professor of biology and biochemistry, and Kyle Strom, assistant professor of civil and... |
 Two University of Houston faculty members – Steve Pennings, professor of biology and biochemistry, and Kyle Strom, assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering – are collaborating with other faculty around the country to offer a massive online graduate course that links biology and geomorphology. |
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Video: Engineering Career Fairs Set the Cullen College Apart September 24, 2013 Watch the video: Fall 2013 Engineering Career Fair |
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Glacier Study Explores Sea Levels, Water Resources September 16, 2013Hyongki Lee, an assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering with the University of Houston Cullen College of Engineering, is part of... |
 Hyongki Lee, an assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering with the University of Houston Cullen College of Engineering, is part of an international team studying shrinking mountain glaciers and ice caps using satellite remote sensing measurements. |
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Earthquake Research Explores Use of High-Performance Concrete September 6, 2013New, stronger concrete that can better withstand an earthquake isn’t much good if it’s too expensive to use. |
 New, stronger concrete that can better withstand an earthquake isn’t much good if it’s too expensive to use. |
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Engineering Students Travel to Brazil for Outreach September 3, 2013Members of two UH organizations brought engineering to Brazilian high school students last month as part of their global outreach efforts. |
 Members of two UH organizations brought engineering to Brazilian high school students last month as part of their global outreach efforts. |
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Chellam Co-Authors Paper on Saharan Dust Discovery August 23, 2013Environmental engineering professor Shankar Chellam has co-authored a paper which outlines his team's findings on characteristics of Saharan dust and... |
 Environmental engineering professor Shankar Chellam has co-authored a paper which outlines his team's findings on characteristics of Saharan dust and its impact on air pollution. The paper will be published in the journal Environmental Science and Technology. |
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Why You Should Join a Student Organization August 23, 2013Did you know that students who are active members of organizations tend to have more positive college experiences than those who aren’t? |
 Did you know that students who are active members of organizations tend to have more positive college experiences than those who aren’t? |
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Disaster Recovery Gets Boost from NSF Grant August 21, 2013 One of the biggest challenges following a natural disaster is simply getting help to where it’s needed. After an event like a hurricane or... |
 One of the biggest challenges following a natural disaster is simply getting help to where it’s needed. After an event like a hurricane or earthquake, debris and standing water can block roadways, making it nearly impossible for rescue crews to know which paths will lead them to people in need. |
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Laser Mapping Center Gets NSF Funding August 16, 2013With support from the National Science Foundation (NSF), the University of Houston’s National Center for Airborne Laser Mapping (NCALM) has, in the... |
 With support from the National Science Foundation (NSF), the University of Houston’s National Center for Airborne Laser Mapping (NCALM) has, in the past few years: located ancient ruins, identified levees in danger of failing, charted land erosion following hurricanes, created flood maps for urban areas, found near-drought conditions in seemingly healthy plants, mapped the sea floor, ch |