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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.
The Man Who Helped Plug in Commercial Electric Cars is Plugging Away at the UH Power Program July 28, 2017There are many ways to describe electrical and computer engineering Professor Kaushik Rajashekara, who heads the Cullen College power and energy...	There are many ways to describe electrical and computer engineering Professor Kaushik Rajashekara, who heads the Cullen College power and energy systems program and is director of the Power Electronics, Microgrids and Subsea Electrical Systems (PEMSES) Center at UH: Member of the National Academy of Engineering, Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors, inductee of the Delphi Innovation Hall of Fame or, even, a member of the team that
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.
Discovery of Water Splitting Catalyst Could Spell the Future of Clean Energy July 28, 2017A UH engineer and Rice University chemist have discovered a single catalyst that can split water into hydrogen and oxygen, producing clean energy.	A UH engineer and Rice University chemist have discovered a single catalyst that can split water into hydrogen and oxygen, producing clean energy.
Meeting of the Minds: BRAIN Center Hosts Inaugural Meeting to Brainstorm Future of Neurotechnologies July 19, 2017The Building Reliable Advancements in Neurotechnology (BRAIN) Center, an Industry–University Cooperative Research Center (IUCRC) dedicated to...	The Building Reliable Advancements in Neurotechnology (BRAIN) Center, an Industry–University Cooperative Research Center (IUCRC) dedicated to bringing new neurotechnologies and treatments to market, held its first industry advisory board meeting in June to map the future challenges, strategies and goals of the collaborative enterprise.
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.
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.
NIH Grant to Study Breast Cancer July 11, 2017David Mayerich, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering at the UH Cullen College, is part of a national group receiving funds from...	David Mayerich, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering at the UH Cullen College, is part of a national group receiving funds from the National Institutes of Health to study breast cancer. The group will develop a new device which will mimic organ-specific breast cancer metastasis patterns. The device will be tissue-engineered and will investigate what regulates organ specificity and why some cells undergo dormancy.
ECE Professor Receives Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement Award June 28, 2017Xiaonan Shan, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering, received the Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement Award from Oak Ridge...	Xiaonan Shan, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering, received the Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement Award from Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU).
Stanko Brankovic Wins Top Award in Field of Chemical Engineering June 28, 2017If there were Academy Awards in the field of electrochemical material science, Stanko Brankovic, associate professor of electrical and computer...	If there were Academy Awards in the field of electrochemical material science, Stanko Brankovic, associate professor of electrical and computer engineering at the Cullen College and past chair of the materials science division of the International Society of Electrochemistry, would be taking home an Oscar.
Taking The Reins of Power (Over Power) Wins Best Paper Award for Cullen College Team June 19, 2017Whether you’ve suffered through a major Houston hurricane, flood event or momentary glitch in the power grid, no doubt you understand the severity of...	Whether you’ve suffered through a major Houston hurricane, flood event or momentary glitch in the power grid, no doubt you understand the severity of a power blackout. And lest you think Houston has cornered the market on such catastrophes, think back to 2003 when the biggest blackout in U.S. history left 50 million people in darkness in the northeast corner of America stretching into Canada.
Inexpensive Organic Material Gives Safe Batteries a Longer Life June 19, 2017Modern batteries power everything from cars to cell phones, but they are far from perfect – they catch fire, they perform poorly in cold weather and...	Modern batteries power everything from cars to cell phones, but they are far from perfect – they catch fire, they perform poorly in cold weather and they have relatively short lifecycles, among other issues. Now researchers from the University of Houston have described a new class of material that addresses many of those concerns in Nature Materials.
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.
Ph.D. Student Presents Energy Harvesting Research at NASA June 8, 2017It’s hard to imagine a world where you don’t have to worry about charging your cell phone or changing the batteries in your smoke detector. According...	It’s hard to imagine a world where you don’t have to worry about charging your cell phone or changing the batteries in your smoke detector. According to electrical and computer engineering doctoral student, Fahira Sangare, that world may be closer than we think.
ECE Students Place Second at NASA Swarmathon Competition June 7, 2017Last April a team of four undergraduate students from the UH Cullen College of Engineering’s electrical and computer engineering (ECE) department...	Last April a team of four undergraduate students from the UH Cullen College of Engineering’s electrical and computer engineering (ECE) department competed in the 2017 NASA Swarmathon at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The team placed second out of 19 teams.
Success In and On the Air: UH Alumni and Compaq Founder Featured on NPR May 25, 2017In the early days of personal computing, Cullen College alumnus Rod Canion (bachelor’s in electrical engineering 1966, and master’s in electrical...	In the early days of personal computing, Cullen College alumnus Rod Canion (bachelor’s in electrical engineering 1966, and master’s in electrical engineering 1968) left the security of his job at Texas Instruments and co-founded Compaq, which created the first IBM-compatible personal computer.
Photos: First-Year Students Shine at First Year Experience Summit May 9, 2017When it comes to success in engineering studies, the data is clear: the better students do in their first-year core classes, the higher the chances...	When it comes to success in engineering studies, the data is clear: the better students do in their first-year core classes, the higher the chances that they will complete their engineering degrees.
UH Electrochemical Society Student Chapter off to a Successful Start May 8, 2017Assistant Professor Yan Yao and several electrical and computer engineering and material science students have founded the first Electrochemical...	Assistant Professor Yan Yao and several electrical and computer engineering and material science students have founded the first Electrochemical Society student chapter (UH ECS) at UH.
PHOTOS: Student Research Takes Center Stage at 13th Annual Graduate Research and Capstone Design Conference May 5, 2017The UH department of electrical and computer engineering hosted the Graduate Research and Capstone Design Conference (GRC/CDC) on April 28th at the...	The UH department of electrical and computer engineering hosted the Graduate Research and Capstone Design Conference (GRC/CDC) on April 28th at the UH Hilton. The day-long event included technical sessions in which graduate and undergraduate student research and projects were presented. The following Cullen College students were awarded for their outstanding research projects:
The Best of Our Brightest: Outstanding Service Awards Given in Cullen College May 3, 2017 Excellence in engineering took center stage as Joseph W. Tedesco, Elizabeth D. Rockwell Dean of the Cullen College, recognized the outstanding...	Excellence in engineering took center stage as Joseph W. Tedesco, Elizabeth D. Rockwell Dean of the Cullen College, recognized the outstanding performances of faculty, staff and students in teaching, research and service at the spring faculty and staff meeting.

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