February 1, 2002

Latest College News…

(February 1, 2002) After four years of failing to fill the directorship of its most high-profile science center, UH has merged the Texas Center for Superconductivity at UH with its next best-known center, the Space Vacuum Epitaxy Center. Alex Ignatiev, UH professor of physics, chemistry and electrical and computer engineering, will direct UH's new Texas Center for Superconductivity and Advance Materials.

(January 28, 2002) Players from the Houston Comets and local and state politicians will join students from six Texas universities in "A Walk for Education" Saturday, Feb. 2 in northeast Houston. The event is sponsored by the National Society of Black Engineers collegiate chapters from UH, UH-Downtown, Texas A&M, Lamar University, Prairie View A&M University and Rice University.

(January 28, 2002) How does a student get a job to get experience if the job requires experience? The UH Cullen College of Engineering has solved that problem with its Cooperative Education and Industrial Scholar Interns Program. These programs are designed to give students the hands-on experience necessary to obtain a great job after graduation.

(January 22, 2002) The Cullen College of Engineering’s fall program "Drainage Forum: The Allison Experience" aired on The ResearchChannel (RC) Thursday, Jan. 24, on campus cable channel 8. Watch the OnDemand Video now (runtime: 01:28:30).

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Events (also visit the college's calendar)…

IEEE Chili Cookoff
Thursday, March 14, 2002
3-9pm
Compete on the EAA chili team or just come out to meet students and other
alumni!

2002 Houston Science Engineering Fair
Friday March 22, 2002
Serve as a judge for this city-wide science fair. Judge projects developed by students in grades 7-12. To volunteer, contact EAA judging team coordinator
Linda Pechacek (1985 BSCE, 1993 MSCE).

13th Annual Engineering Golf Tournament
Monday, April 1, 2002
12:30pm shotgun start, Hearthstone Country Club

14th Annual ASME/UH Cajun Crawfish Boil
Sunday, May 5, 2002
1-5pm, Lynn Eusan Park, UH campus

Distinguished Engineering Alumni Awards Dinner
Friday, June 7, 2002
Four Seasons Hotel, Downtown Houston

Engineering Alumni Association Annual Meeting
Thursday, August 8, 2002
6pm, Athletics/Alumni Center, UH campus

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Get involved with your Engineering Alumni Association today! Volunteers are needed throughout the year to help with a variety of activities. For more information or to get involved e-mail alumni@egr.uh.edu, or call Michelle Stevenson-Shaw at 713-743-4215.