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University of Houston Researchers Confirm Ozone & Particulates Are Issues in San Antonio Air
By Houston Daily | Apr 4, 2024
University of Houston Researchers Confirm Ozone & Particulates Are Issues in San Antonio AirIn a groundbreaking study, University of Houston researchers have confirmed that air pollution levels in the San Antonio area exceed federal limits, leading to the city receiving a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency non-attainment designation. The research, which also examined air quality in Dallas and Houston, revealed unique challenges facing each city.Lead researcher Jimmy Flynn expressed, "This was the first time we deployed our mobile air-quality laboratory to the San...
University of Houston Research Reveals Pre-Collapse Monitoring of Kakhovka Dam, Ukraine
By Houston Daily | Apr 3, 2024
On April 3, 2024, new research conducted by the University of Houston sheds light on the events leading to the collapse of the Kakhovka Dam in Ukraine in 2023.The study, published in the journal Nature Communications Earth and Environment, reveals that the dam may have shown signs of deformation before its collapse. According to UH assistant professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering Pietro Milillo, "Through our analysis, we observed displacements characterizing different segments of the dam, up to two years prior to the actual collapse."The research team utilized...
$3 Million Gift Funds New Scholarships for Working Students at the University of Houston
By Houston Daily | Apr 2, 2024
A new, $3 million gift has been announced to establish the Houston Works Scholarship Fund at the University of Houston, aimed at providing scholarship support to working junior and senior students in select majors. Senior vice president for academic affairs and provost at UH, Diane Chase, emphasized the importance of the gift, stating, “It is no secret that the University of Houston is home to hard working students, and that goes double for those Cougars holding down full-time jobs while taking classes.”The generous donation, funded by an anonymous donor, will provide...
HISD Raises Salaries for Special Education Teachers across the District
By Houston Daily | Apr 2, 2024
Houston Independent School District (HISD) has announced a significant increase in salaries for Special Education teachers as part of its reimagined employee compensation plan. Starting from the upcoming 2024-2025 school year, the minimum salary for a Special Education teacher in HISD will be $80,000, while at New Education System (NES) campuses, it will be $86,000.Billy Solomon, Executive Director of Talent Acquisition at HISD, emphasized the district's commitment to providing support for students with special needs by stating, "HISD is steadfastly committed to ensuring...
Helping UH Students Harness Their Future
By Houston Daily | Apr 1, 2024
In a bid to support generations of young Texans in achieving their academic dreams, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo (HLSR) has been quietly delivering on its promise of making the college dream possible. The rodeo has dedicated over $600 million towards supporting Texas education, with nearly 20,000 rodeo scholarships valued at $275 million helping students pursue higher education.One of the beneficiaries of the HLSR scholarship program, Samiha Zaman, a senior at the University of Houston, shared, "Without the financial support, I would have been working a job to...
Renowned Argonne Scientists Join University of Houston in Energy Transition Collaboration
By Houston Daily | Mar 29, 2024
Three top researchers from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory have accepted joint appointments at the University of Houston as part of a strategic collaboration aimed at advancing energy transition efforts. Michael Wang, Zachary Hood, and Jianlin Li are the scientists from Argonne who will be joining the University of Houston in various capacities.Michael Wang, a senior scientist at Argonne, has been appointed as the inaugural Distinguished Senior Scholar at UH’s Energy Transition Institute. Wang is known for developing the widely utilized GREET...
Predicting Weight Gain in Children Using Second Generation Anti-Psychotic Medication
By Houston Daily | Mar 28, 2024
A new study conducted by researchers from the University of Houston College of Pharmacy has shed light on predicting weight gain in children using second-generation antipsychotic (SGA) medication. The study, published in the Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology, explored the development and predictors of clinically significant weight gain (CSWG) among pediatric patients on SGAs.The research, led by graduate researcher Ning Lyu under the supervision of Hua Chen, examined the records of over 16,000 pediatric patients aged 5-19 from 2016 to 2021. Lyu identified...
HISD Hosting Hiring Event for Non-NES Campus Positions
By Houston Daily | Mar 28, 2024
Houston Independent School District (HISD) is set to host a Hiring Event for non-Non-English Speaking (NES) campus positions in the upcoming academic year. The event is scheduled for Saturday, April 6, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Chávez High School, located at 8501 Howard Drive, 77017.Educators are encouraged to attend and discover more about Team HISD and the impactful, student-centered work being carried out. The event will showcase key compensation highlights, including a starting teacher salary of $64,000, a starting Special Education teacher salary of $80,000, and a...
Jason Robert Brown to Headline University of Houston Musical Theatre Showcase Concert
By Houston Daily | Mar 27, 2024
The Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts at the University of Houston is gearing up for a special musical theatre showcase concert featuring Tony Award-winning Broadway composer Jason Robert Brown and acclaimed actress and singer Sally Mayes on April 12, 2024. The collaboration between the two artists will be a highlight of the spring semester and the culmination of the "Song Performance for Musical Theatre" course led by Sally Mayes as Artist in Residence."We're thrilled to welcome Jason Robert Brown to Houston as part of this special collaboration," said Sally...
Experienced Innovators Selected to Help Advance Technology and Innovation at the University of Houston
By Houston Daily | Mar 22, 2024
The University of Houston has announced the appointment of two distinguished professionals to key leadership roles within the Office of Technology, Transfer, and Innovation (OTTI) under the Division of Energy and Innovation. Haleh Ardebili, the Kamel Salama Endowed Professor of Mechanical Engineering, has been appointed as the new assistant vice president of Entrepreneurship and Startup Ecosystem, while Michael Harold, Cullen Engineering Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, assumes the role of assistant vice president for Intellectual Property and Industrial...
HISD Chefs and Nutritionists Engage Elementary Students in Healthy Cooking
By Houston Daily | Mar 21, 2024
In a bid to promote healthy eating habits and agriculture literacy, HISD’s Nutrition Services Department has collaborated with Berry Elementary School to engage students in fun and educational cooking demonstrations. The initiative, spearheaded by HISD’s Chef Brittany Jones and registered dietitians Gabby Villarreal and Nathan Raska, aims to make healthy cooking enjoyable for elementary students.During these interactive sessions, Jones, Villarreal, and Raska guide students through the preparation of simple and nutritious recipes that they can replicate at home. Some of...
HISD hosting bus driver hiring event March 27
By Houston Daily | Mar 21, 2024
The Houston Independent School District (HISD) is actively seeking bus drivers and micro bus drivers for the upcoming 2023-2024 school year. The Transportation Services Department, in partnership with Human Resources, will be organizing a Transportation Job Fair on Wednesday, March 27, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Northwest Motor Pool complex located at 6351 Pinemont Drive, 77092."HISD bus drivers earn a starting hourly wage of $18 (with a guaranteed minimum of six hours per day) and can earn $500 extra per month for perfect attendance through May," shared the HISD...
Partners Collaborate to Support Healthier Community in Third Ward
By Houston Daily | Mar 19, 2024
The University of Houston has joined forces with various community partners in the Third Ward Community Health Collaborative (TWCHC) to address health challenges faced by Houstonians within the historic neighborhood. Linda Civallero, director of community outreach for the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine, emphasized the importance of equal participation among partners, stating, "It’s important that everyone has an equal voice in this effort."The collaborative recently received grants totaling $310,000 from the Episcopal Health Foundation to enhance...
UH’s Energy Transition Institute Leader Appointed to Department of Energy Committee
By Houston Daily | Mar 18, 2024
Joe Powell, the founding executive director of the Energy Transition Institute at the University of Houston, has been appointed to the U.S. Department of Energy’s Industrial Technology Innovation Advisory Committee (ITIAC) by U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm.The committee, consisting of 18 members, will focus on accelerating the development of innovative technologies and processes to help decarbonize the American industrial sector and reduce emissions. Powell stated, "The collaborative work of the ITIAC aligns seamlessly with the mission of the Energy Transition...
UH Basketball: It’s All About “The Little Things.”
By Houston Daily | Mar 18, 2024
UH basketball players LJ Cryer and Jamal Shead showcased their teamwork and skill in a recent game against Iowa State, leading the University of Houston Cougars to victory. Cryer's transfer to UH from Baylor has proven successful, with him crediting Coach Kelvin Sampson for his improvement in defense. Cryer emphasizes the importance of the coach's honest and dedicated approach to player development.In a similar vein, Shead speaks highly of Coach Sampson's consistency and commitment, highlighting the coach's unwavering support for the team. Despite individual accolades and...
Match Madness at Fertitta Family College of Medicine
By Houston Daily | Mar 15, 2024
Medical students at the University of Houston's Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine recently celebrated their own version of March Madness known as Match Day. This event marks a significant milestone for the graduating students as they discover where they will spend their residencies.According to Dr. Stephen Spann, founding dean of the Fertitta Family College of Medicine, Match Day represents the culmination of years of hard work and dedication by the students. He expressed pride in their accomplishments and wished them success in their future endeavors.Dr....
Summer Program Builds Next-Generation Cardiovascular Researchers
By Houston Daily | Mar 14, 2024
Bradley McConnell, professor of pharmacology at the UH College of Pharmacy, expressed his excitement about the University of Houston Cardiovascular Undergraduate Research Experience (UH-CURE) program, stating, “We will offer a transdisciplinary research experience and a toolbox of translatable skills to prepare them for success.”The new summer research program, led by McConnell and Tho Tran, research assistant professor of chemistry at the UH College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, aims to engage minority and underrepresented students in hands-on cardiovascular...
Integrating Renewables and Machine Learning for Improved Grid Stability
By Houston Daily | Mar 12, 2024
Renewable energy sources like solar and wind power are crucial in the fight against climate change, aiming for a net-zero future. However, the transition from traditional synchronous generators to renewable sources poses challenges for power grid stability and reliability.Xingpeng Li, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering at the University of Houston, is addressing these challenges with a solution that integrates renewable energy sources seamlessly into the power grid. Li, who received a National Science Foundation CAREER Award for his project, aims...
CPRIT Grant Supports UH College of Pharmacy Fight Against Rare Genetic Disorder
By Houston Daily | Mar 11, 2024
The University of Houston College of Pharmacy has received a significant boost in the fight against familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) with a $1.4 million grant from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT). Ming Hu, Diana S-L. Chow Endowed Professor of Drug Discovery and Development, and Gregory Cuny, Joseph P. & Shirley Shipman Buckley Endowed Professor of Drug Discovery, are leading the charge to develop new drugs to combat this rare genetic disorder."We propose to develop locally bioavailable (i.e., no systemic exposure and toxicities) selective...
Textbook Access Program Saving Money, Time for UH Students
By Houston Daily | Mar 11, 2024
The University of Houston (UH) has implemented the Cougar Textbook Access Program (CTAP) to alleviate the financial burden of purchasing textbooks for its students. The program offers all undergraduate students the required course materials for a flat fee, resulting in significant cost savings.Christian Avalos, a student at UH's C. T. Bauer College of Business, expressed his satisfaction with CTAP, stating, "CTAP has removed the financial stressors and inconveniences that come with the use of virtual textbooks and has allowed me to focus more on learning."Similarly,...