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UH Researchers Win Top Prize for RESEARCH WITH Humanitarian APPLICATIONS

HOUSTON, Aug. 19, 2008 – We all understand that even the tiniest changes in the environment can create big opportunities and challenges for plants, animals and humans, but rarely do we consider what’s happening on a microscopic level and what those changes could mean for the infinite varieties of life on Earth – or how mankind’s day-to-day experiences could be affected. ... more ..

Research Seminar: Virtual Harlem/Virtual Montmartre

Dr. Bryan Carter, Associate Professor of English at Central Missouri State University, is one of the forerunners in the use of technology in the digital humanities classroom, incorporating podcasting, desktop videoconferencing, blogging and Second Life into each of his courses. Dr. Carter specializes in African American literature of the 20th Century with a primary focus on the Harlem Renaissance and a secondary emphasis on visual culture. Dr. Carter has recently been awarded a second Sorbonne Professeur Invite award to enhance Virtual Montmartre. ... more ..

The Dawn Project/TLC2 partnership awarded 2008 GYAC AmeriCorps National Expansion Grant

The Dawn Project/Texas Learning and Computation Center (Dawn/TLC2) partnership has been awarded a 2008 GYAC AmeriCorps National Expansion grant approved by Operation REACH, Inc. The Dawn/TLC2 Principal Investigator is Professor Carroll Parrott Blue, a University of Houston Research Professor and Visiting Scholar and San Diego State University Professor Emeritus. ... more ..

Physicist Captures Highest Honor From Alma Mater

A University of Houston physicist will join the ranks of a number of Nobel laureates this fall when he receives the Townsend Harris Medal, the highest honor awarded alumni of his alma mater, City College of New York Arthur B. Weglein, Hugh Roy and Lillie Cranz Cullen Distinguished Professor of Physics, is one of eight 2008 recipients of the medal given by the CCNY Alumni Association. Nobel laureates who have received the honor are Arno Penzias, Leon Lederman, Robert Hofstadter, and Herbert Hauptman, physics; Kenneth Arrow, economics; and Arthur Kornberger and Julius Alexrod, medicine. ... more ..


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African American Studies at UH garners award
The National Council for Black Studies honored the African American Studies (AAS) Program at the University of Houston with its Sankore Award. The award is given annually and recognizes the outstanding African American Studies program of the year and its contributions to the field of Africana Studies. "We are proud to receive this award that is a testament to our dedicated and hardworking staff and faculty," said James Conyers, professor of African American Studies and director of the program. "We look forward to advances in our program and to strengthening our faculty recruitment and development components."
BP grant fuels UH research
A $750,000 grant from one of the world’s largest energy companies, BP America, will help the University of Houston recruit and offer scholarships to students in engineering, sciences, mathematics and business. TLC2-affiliated researchers and students at UH are likely to benefit from this donation as much of their research is highly interdisciplinary in nature.
UH College of Social Work among nation's best
The University of Houston’s Graduate College of Social Work is one of the best in the country, according to the most recent rankings by U.S. News & World Report. In its annual survey of the Best Graduate Schools, the magazine ranked the GCSW in its top 50 of all graduate social work programs in the country. "These rankings are a testament to the quality and commitment of our faculty and staff," said Ira Colby, professor and dean of the college. "I congratulate everyone for their hard work."
UH offers summer activities for K-12 students
The University of Houston is an active member of the metropolitan Houston community. UH will offer several summer camps for grade K-12 ranging in themes ranging from science, athletics and the fine arts. UH's School of Theatre and Dance will also host several summer performances for children. TLC2 plays an important role in this community outreach by opening its doors to student groups and camps to experience science and technology first hand.
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