April 1, 2003

Latest College News…

DUNN FOUNDATION TO GIVE UH $500,000 FOR BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING ENDOWED PROFESSORSHIP
In support of UH's new biomedical engineering program, the John S. Dunn Research Foundation has committed $500,000 to establish the first John S. Dunn Professorship in Biomedical Engineering. The grant will support an engineering professor who can broaden course offerings, spearhead new research and increase working relationships with the Texas Medical Center. Full story...

STUDENTS RECOGNIZED BY INSTITUTE OF INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERS
Twelve students from the UH Cullen College of Engineering were recently recognized as the Best Student Chapter at the Region 5 Institute of Industrial Engineers Student Conference. Full story...

COLLABORATIVE LEARNING DRIVES ECE REDSHIRT CAMP, WORKSHOPS
Teaching to fellow students is the best way for students to learn subject matter for the most difficult sophomore electrical engineering classes, according to associate professor David Shattuck, who facilitates learning in a state-funded program that is helping students succeed where others have often failed. Full story...

UH DISTINGUISHED PROFESSOR EMERITUS TO BE HONORED BY AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERS
UH environmental engineering professor emeritus James Symons has been invited to Washington, D.C., to receive the 2003 Edward J. Cleary Award from the American Academy of Environmental Engineers. Full story...

NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION FUNDS SUMMER UNDERGRAD RESEARCH
The National Science Foundation has awarded more than $550,000 in grants to UH to support undergraduate research programs in two areas, electrical and computer engineering and materials chemistry. Full story...

SUMMER CAMPS
Learn more about Engineering's Summer Camps for High School students.

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Upcoming College Events…

14th ANNUAL ENGINEERING GOLF TOURNAMENT
April 7, 12:30pm Shotgun Start. Details...

MARCH OF DIMES WALKAMERICA
April 27, UH campus
The Cullen College of Engineering is signing up a team to participate in the March of Dimes WalkAmerica "Saving babies, together". If you want to receive a Walk t-shirt, the minimum donation is $10. Contact: Vita Como at 713-743-4210.

15th ANNUAL UH/ASME CAJUN CRAWFISH BOIL
May 4, 1-5pm, Lynn Eusan Park, UH Campus

DISTINGUISHED ENGINEERING ALUMNI AWARDS DINNER
June 6, 7pm, Four Seasons Hotel

Full listing of college events.

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IT'S NEVER TOO LATE TO GET INVOLVED!
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.