February 1, 2006

EAA Accepting Nominations for Distinguished Engineering Alumni Awards
The University of Houston Engineering Alumni Association is now accepting nominations for the 19th Annual Distinguished Engineering Alumni Awards. Your assistance is needed in calling the selection committee's attention to UH engineering alumni whose professional activities are worthy of recognition.

Keep in mind, there are two categories of alumni awards: Distinguished Alumnus and Distinguished Young Alumnus (40 and under). There are also awards for Distinguished Engineering Faculty and Leadership Service. Nominations forms must be emailed to Janice Quiroz by Friday, February 10, 2006.

UH Engineering Alumni Association EWeek Reception: February 21
Come celebrate how engineers make a world of difference! Join us at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 21, 2006 for the UH Engineering Alumni Association EWeek Reception, which will be held on campus at the UH Athletics/Alumni Center.

The reception will include a “Who Wants To Be An ENGINEER” performance, student award presentations, great food/beverages, EWeek fun/prizes and fellowship with other engineers. All engineering students, alumni, faculty, staff and supporters are welcome. Wear business attire and come ready to celebrate. RSVP online or by phone at 713-743-0828 by February 14. For additional information, contact Cynthia Oliver Coleman

UH Researchers Present New, More Cost Efficient Well Logging Technology
(January 9, 2006) Researchers with the UH Cullen College of Engineering's Well Logging Laboratory presented new research that could result in consumers paying lower prices at the gas pump. Research presented at the Well Logging Consortium this fall showcased many well logging research initiatives, including a new method of transferring data from the bottom of wells to the surface using MEMS-based radio technology. With the development of this new technology, industries will be able to receive well data more quickly, ultimately resulting in faster and more efficient drilling practices.

Shell Check Presentations
Representatives from Shell Oil Company and The Shell Foundation present a check to Kathy Zerda, director of PROMES, last fall. The gift presented by Colin Mitchell, Dale Wonder, John Matt and Cindy Norris will support PROMES, the chemical and mechanical engineering departments, geosciences and the Bauer College of Business. Photo by Jeff Shaw.

›› Engineering Alumni Association EWeek Reception
Tuesday, Feb. 21, 6-8 p.m.
UH Athletics/Alumni Center
RSVP online or by calling 713-743-0828

›› 17th Annual Engineering Golf Tournament
Monday, April 3
Hearthstone Country Club
12:30 p.m. Shotgun Start

›› 4th Annual Civil and Environmental Engineering Alumni Luncheon
Tuesday, June 20
HESS Club

 

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