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Houston Researchers Work to Create Swarms of Tiny Robots to Attack and Remove Blood Clots November 15, 2019In America pulmonary embolism (PE) causes between 200,000 and 300, 000 deaths annually, according to information from the National Institutes of... |
 In America pulmonary embolism (PE) causes between 200,000 and 300, 000 deaths annually, according to information from the National Institutes of Health. PE is the third highest occurring cardiovascular disease after acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and stroke. |
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Cullen College Students Shine in UH Graduate Research Showcase November 13, 2019 UH graduate students inspire each other with accomplishments |
 UH graduate students inspire each other with accomplishments
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Remembering UH Alumna and Longtime Educator Betty Barr November 4, 2019 Barr was one of the first female faculty members at the Cullen College of Engineering Betty J. Barr, University of Houston alumna and beloved... |
 Barr was one of the first female faculty members at the Cullen College of Engineering
Betty J. Barr, University of Houston alumna and beloved longtime educator at UH Cullen College of Engineering, died Nov. 1, 2019. She was 74. |
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UH Engineering Professor Named Distinguished Member of the Association for Computing Machinery October 31, 2019 Zhu Han Recognized for Outstanding Scientific Contributions to Computing Zhu Han, John and Rebecca Moores Professor of electrical and computing... |
 Zhu Han Recognized for Outstanding Scientific Contributions to Computing
Zhu Han, John and Rebecca Moores Professor of electrical and computing engineering at the University of Houston, was named a 2019 distinguished member of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM). Renowned for his expertise in the field of computer science, Han was recognized by ACM for his outstanding scientific contributions to computing. |
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Record Number of Cullen College Engineering Students Attend 2019 Forbes Under 30 Summit October 28, 2019Forbes, a renowned business publication, has selected seven UH Cullen College of Engineering students to participate in its 2019 Under 30 Scholars... |
 Forbes, a renowned business publication, has selected seven UH Cullen College of Engineering students to participate in its 2019 Under 30 Scholars program. Last year only one engineering student, Ayoola John-Muyiwa (BSPetE ’19), was chosen. |
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Energy Industry Experts to Visit UH Campus for 2019 Energy Night October 28, 2019The Energy Coalition, a collaborative University of Houston student organization, is hosting the 2019 Energy Night on Monday, November 4, at the... |
 The Energy Coalition, a collaborative University of Houston student organization, is hosting the 2019 Energy Night on Monday, November 4, at the Student Center. The event will bring in leading experts who can share insights and answer questions about the future of the energy sector. |
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UH Engineer’s Research on Adaptive Machine Learning Wins NSF Award October 22, 2019 Research has broad implications for health care, self-driving cars and more. Imagine cruising down a highway in your self-driving car. Its... |
 Research has broad implications for health care, self-driving cars and more.
Imagine cruising down a highway in your self-driving car. Its operating system relies on algorithms based on data collected during dry driving conditions. But what happens when the car has to navigate through high winds, hard rain and street flooding? |
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Cullen College Researchers A Big Part of EMBC 2019 October 21, 2019 Featured UH Research Marries Health Care and Engineering Rose Faghih, assistant professor, and several other UH Cullen College of Engineering... |
 Featured UH Research Marries Health Care and Engineering
Rose Faghih, assistant professor, and several other UH Cullen College of Engineering faculty and students were an integral part of the 2019 IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Conference held in Berlin, Germany. The theme was “Biomedical engineering ranging from wellness to intensive care.” |
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What Happens as Solid-State Batteries Begin to Fail? October 10, 2019 Researchers say $1M Project Will Improve Understanding, Optimization Solid-state lithium batteries have generated interest because they don’t... |
 Researchers say $1M Project Will Improve Understanding, Optimization
Solid-state lithium batteries have generated interest because they don’t carry the same risk of fire and explosion as conventional batteries with liquid electrolytes, but full-scale commercialization has been slowed, in part, because scientists don’t fully understand what causes the batteries to fail. |
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UH Engineers Test Biodegradable Self-Guided Reconnaissance Devices October 4, 2019 Researchers share video of their Advanced Naval Technology Exercise Discretion is an integral part of covert reconnaissance missions. With that... |
 Researchers share video of their Advanced Naval Technology Exercise
Discretion is an integral part of covert reconnaissance missions. With that in mind, a team of UH Cullen College of Engineering researchers are working on $1 million project to create self-guided biodegradable containers of sensors to map coastlines and the bottom of the ocean. |
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Cullen College Professor Wins Outstanding Young Alumni Award October 2, 2019 Jerrod Henderson Recognized for Diversity and Student Success Efforts Jerrod Henderson, instructional associate professor at the UH Cullen... |
 Jerrod Henderson Recognized for Diversity and Student Success Efforts
Jerrod Henderson, instructional associate professor at the UH Cullen College of Engineering, will receive the 2019 Outstanding Young Alumni Award from his alma mater. The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Illinois chose seven alumni to recognize. |
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UH ECE Professor Jiming Bao Elected Fellow of American Physical Society September 19, 2019 Bao recognized for discovery, contributions and the development of new nanomaterials Jiming Bao, professor of electrical and computer engineering... |
 Bao recognized for discovery, contributions and the development of new nanomaterials
Jiming Bao, professor of electrical and computer engineering at the UH Cullen College of Engineering, was elected a Fellow of the American Physical Society (APS). |
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UH Engineer Leads Team Creating Point-of-Care Test for Prostate Cancer September 16, 2019 Improving Outcomes for Prostate Cancer Patients A team of researchers from the University of Houston and the University of Pennsylvania are... |
 Improving Outcomes for Prostate Cancer Patients
A team of researchers from the University of Houston and the University of Pennsylvania are working to bring a new biosensor for detecting the recurrence of prostate cancer to the doctor’s office. |
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The UH Cullen College of Engineering Welcomes Seven New Faculty Members September 3, 2019The UH Cullen College of Engineering is kicking off the 2019-2020 academic year by welcoming seven new faculty members to its teaching and research... |
 The UH Cullen College of Engineering is kicking off the 2019-2020 academic year by welcoming seven new faculty members to its teaching and research rosters. They bring expertise in a wide variety of fields ranging from neuroscience to data science and machine learning. Their research covers topics ranging from innovations in bioengineering to sustainability of energy systems. |
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UH Engineer Helps Improve Mobile Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality User Experience August 29, 2019 NSF Grant Funds Collaborative Research Involving Three Universities |
 NSF Grant Funds Collaborative Research Involving Three Universities
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Photos: Engineering Alumni Association Hosts 2019 Annual Meeting August 26, 2019The Engineering Alumni Association (EAA) held its annual meeting on August 22nd at Saint Arnold’s Brewery. This annual event furthers the EAA’s... |
 The Engineering Alumni Association (EAA) held its annual meeting on August 22nd at Saint Arnold’s Brewery. This annual event furthers the EAA’s mission of championing, supporting and uniting the Cullen College’s students, faculty and alumni. |
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UH Engineer Offers Proposals to Improve Nation’s Electric Grid August 21, 2019 Xingpeng Li Submitted Two Winning Proposals to DOE Competition Balancing electricity supply and demand is challenging, and the prospect of... |
 Xingpeng Li Submitted Two Winning Proposals to DOE Competition
Balancing electricity supply and demand is challenging, and the prospect of blackouts carries a substantial economic risk. An engineer with the University of Houston is working on solutions. |
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Houston universities team up to boost minorities in academia August 13, 2019 NSF grant to Rice, UH, Texas Southern will help future science, engineering professors HOUSTON – (Aug. 13, 2019) – Rice University, Texas... |
 NSF grant to Rice, UH, Texas Southern will help future science, engineering professors
HOUSTON – (Aug. 13, 2019) – Rice University, Texas Southern University (TSU) and the University of Houston (UH) have won a multimillion-dollar grant to help increase the number of underrepresented minorities pursuing academic careers in engineering and science. |
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Brain Stimulation for PTSD Patients August 7, 2019 Sweat Response Can Make Stimulators Responsive |
 Sweat Response Can Make Stimulators Responsive
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New Engineering Academy Puts UH Katy in the Lime Light August 2, 2019 UH Cullen College partners with HCC to Better Serve Students, Industries The recently announced partnership between the new University of Houston... |
 UH Cullen College partners with HCC to Better Serve Students, Industries
The recently announced partnership between the new University of Houston Katy campus – set to open this fall – and Houston Community College (HCC) to enable Katy-area students to earn engineering degrees right in their neighborhood has the Greater Houston community buzzing with excitement. |