College of Engineering News
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PHOTOS: Ned Mohan Engineering Rockwell Lecture October 5, 2017For most people the word “energy” conjures images of oil and gas operations, but the science of electric power and energy systems is gaining momentum... |
 For most people the word “energy” conjures images of oil and gas operations, but the science of electric power and energy systems is gaining momentum as advances in hybrid-electric cars and alternative energy systems have renewed interest in the possibilities of power electronics. |
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UH Library Provides Hurricane Harvey Resource Guide August 30, 2017The University of Houston MD Anderson Library is providing a guide to help navigate through the resources available in the wake of Hurricane Harvey... |
 The University of Houston MD Anderson Library is providing a guide to help navigate through the resources available in the wake of Hurricane Harvey and its devastating aftermath. |
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Is Houston Missing the Next Energy Wave? Houston Chronicle Features the UH Engineers Who Are On the Case August 15, 2017Clean energy research in the UH Cullen College of Engineering was the subject of a front page story in last Sunday's Houston Chronicle, which... |
 Clean energy research in the UH Cullen College of Engineering was the subject of a front page story in last Sunday's Houston Chronicle, which explores why the city of Houston is failing to draw new tech ventures for a world shifting away from the use of fossil fuels. |
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UH Engineering Announces Speakers for 2017-18 Rockwell Lecture Series July 28, 2017The University of Houston Cullen College of Engineering has announced its distinguished speakers for the 2017-2018 Rockwell Lecture Series, which... |
 The University of Houston Cullen College of Engineering has announced its distinguished speakers for the 2017-2018 Rockwell Lecture Series, which brings world-renowned engineers and scientists to the UH campus each year to deliver talks on high-impact topics. |
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College Holds Memorial for Dedicated Alumnus and Supporter William A. Brookshire July 14, 2017More than 500 guests honored the memory and legacy of dedicated UH alumnus and long-time supporter William A. Brookshire at a memorial service held... |
 More than 500 guests honored the memory and legacy of dedicated UH alumnus and long-time supporter William A. Brookshire at a memorial service held in his honor this summer. The Brookshire Memorial Service was held at the UH Student Center on May 19, nearly one month after Brookshire’s passing in April. |
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UH Engineering Signs Articulation Agreement With Delhi Technological University July 12, 2017In a continued effort to promote international collaboration in engineering research and academics, the UH Cullen College of Engineering has entered... |
 In a continued effort to promote international collaboration in engineering research and academics, the UH Cullen College of Engineering has entered into an articulation agreement with Delhi Technological University in New Delhi, India. |
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Future UH Astronauts Take Their Space Among Interstellar Award Winners July 5, 2017Thomas Lagarde has a prediction for us: “In 20 years we are all going to be astronauts.” “All of us?” “Yes, you, me, the guy in the office over there... |
 Thomas Lagarde has a prediction for us: “In 20 years we are all going to be astronauts.” “All of us?” “Yes, you, me, the guy in the office over there, all of us,” he continues. “But you’re getting your master’s in space architecture, not me!” “It doesn’t matter,” he persists. “In 20 years the space program will be so privatized that you will buy a ticket for Mars as easily as for Europe.” Gulp. |
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UH Engineer to Host Conference on Hurricane and Disaster Preparation and Recovery June 16, 2017The Gulf Coast has been spared a major hurricane in the past few years, but as most Houstonians know all-too-well, the wrath of Mother Nature is... |
 The Gulf Coast has been spared a major hurricane in the past few years, but as most Houstonians know all-too-well, the wrath of Mother Nature is never far away. |
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William A. Brookshire Leaves Legacy of Generosity and Dedication to the Cullen College April 27, 2017UH alumnus William A. Brookshire, Ph.D. (BSChE '57), co-founder and chairman of the board of S&B Engineers and Constructors, died on April 21,... |
 UH alumnus William A. Brookshire, Ph.D. (BSChE '57), co-founder and chairman of the board of S&B Engineers and Constructors, died on April 21, 2016. Joseph Tedesco, Elizabeth D. Rockwell Dean of the Cullen College of Engineering said, “Dr. Brookshire was a fine gentleman and one of our great philanthropists, always in search of new ways to help students and professors. We will forever feel his generosity and his loss in equal measures.” |
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Academia, Industry Collaborate on Solutions to Neural Disease, Injury April 17, 2017Neurological disorders like Parkinson’s, the aftermath of stroke, limb loss and paralysis significantly diminish the length and quality of life –... |
 Neurological disorders like Parkinson’s, the aftermath of stroke, limb loss and paralysis significantly diminish the length and quality of life – affecting about one in six people worldwide. But a growing number of biomedical innovations, driven in large part by an aging population dealing with debilitating health issues, are improving both cognitive and motor function. |