May 1, 2002

Latest College News…

(May 1, 2002) John H. Lienhard, M.D. Anderson Professor of Mechanical Engineering and History, Emeritus, is one of four individuals to receive an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters during UH's May 11 commencement ceremony. Lienhard has gained international visibility as the writer and voice of the syndicated public radio program, The Engines of Our Ingenuity, produced by KUHF-FM. The program is carried by more than 20 public radio stations in the U.S. and aired internationally by the U.S. Armed Forces Radio Network.

(April 30, 2002) UH Cullen College of Engineering launches online version of the latest issue of Parameters magazine that was just mailed to alumni and friends. Check out the web extras not included in the print version.

(April 29, 2002) The dioxin found in seafood organism tissue can affect human health, even at low concentrations, says Hanadi Rifai, UH associate professor of civil & environmental engineering. Rifai discusses the health advisories, environmental regulations and her most recent research in the latest edition of the 'Images' audio Web cast program.

(April 24, 2002) A robotics team from the UH Cullen College of Engineering claimed third place at the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Region 5 Student Robotics Competition on April 20 at the NASA Hilton.

(April 23, 2002) Three Cullen College of Engineering faculty members were honored Tuesday at a UH luncheon where 17 UH educators and researchers received awards based on nominations from faculty, staff and alumni.

(April 22, 2002) UH chemical engineering professor Demetre Economou has been selected as the 2002 recipient of the Sigma Xi Faculty Research Award for distinguished contributions to scientific knowledge and its applications. The award, given by the Houston chapter of the organization, includes a $2,000 prize and he will give the Sigma Xi lecture this fall.

(April 18, 2002) Chemical engineering professor and alumnus Vemuri Balakotaiah has been chosen as a John and Rebecca Moores Professor for his outstanding contributions to teaching, research and service. This five-year position will begin with the 2002-2003 academic year.

(April 16, 2002) Mechanical engineering professors Charles Dalton and Lewis Wheeler were honored by the South Texas Section of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.

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Events (also visit the college's calendar)…

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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