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Wenhua, a graduate of the Industrial Engineering doctoral program, is now an associate professor in the Department of Radiation Physics, a Division of Radiation Oncology at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. He joined MD Anderson as an assistant professor in 2016. IE alum Cao excelling as associate professor at MD Anderson

When Wenhua Cao first arrived at the University of Houston to start his doctoral work in the Industrial Engineering Department, he wasn’t new to just the school — It was his first… Read More
Cullen College of Engineering alumni Terrance “Terri” Ivers (BSME '80). ME alum Ivers leading innovation into deepwater drilling

While there is a push for renewable energy sources, the world's growing energy consumption means that generation from fossil fuels will still be required for decades. However,… Read More
The 2023 Engineering Alumni Awards Gala is fast approaching! EAA honoring five at 2023 Awards Gala

The Engineering Alumni Association and the Cullen College of Engineering will celebrate five distinguished award winners at the 2023 Engineering Alumni Awards Gala. This year's… Read More
The Houston Mayor and the City Council have appointed Mackrena L. Ramos, P.E., to the City Park Redevelopment Authority and Tax Reinvestment Zone #12 Board of Directors. CE alum Ramos appointed to City Park Redevelopment Authority Board

The Houston Mayor and the City Council have appointed Mackrena L. Ramos, P.E., to the City Park Redevelopment Authority and Tax Reinvestment Zone #12 Board of Directors. Ramos is… Read More
JAXA Astronaut and Cullen graduate Akihiko “Aki” Hoshide. ME Alum, Astronaut Hoshide Makes Mark in Space

From the moment he saw his first rocket up close, Akihiko “Aki” Hoshide knew he wanted to be an astronaut. But his journey to outer space was far from typical, and it might not… Read More
Cynthia Oliver Coleman P.E., an alumni of the Cullen College of Engineering and a longtime supporter of the university, is one of seven women that received Fellow Grade in 2022 from the Society of Women Engineers at its annual awards program. Alum Coleman P.E. honored as Fellow Grade by SWE

Cynthia Oliver Coleman P.E., a distinguished alumni of the Cullen College of Engineering and a longtime supporter of the university, is one of seven women that received Fellow… Read More
Mona Setoodeh, the president of CH-IV International, is the latest member of the Industrial Advisory Board for the William A. Brookshire Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Chemistry at the University of Houston's Cullen College of Engineering. ChBE grad Setoodeh, president of CH-IV, newest board member

If there's one thing that Cullen College of Engineering graduate Mona Setoodeh would stress to the young women entering the workforce, it would be for them to not shy away from… Read More
Daniel Wong, CEO of Tolunay-Wong Engineers, Inc. and an alum of the Cullen College of Engineering, has been selected by The Houston Business Journal as one of 45 honorees in the fifth-annual Most Admired CEO Awards. Cullen alum named one of city's Most Admired CEOs

An alumni of the Cullen College of Engineering has been selected by The Houston Business Journal as one of 45 honorees in the fifth-annual Most Admired CEO Awards. Daniel Wong,… Read More
María Patricia Echeverry earned her master's degree from the Industrial Engineering Department of the Cullen College of Engineering, en route to a successful career as executive vice president at Gulf Coast Distillers. She is now serving on the Industry Advisory Board for the department. [Photo courtesy Gulf Coast Distillers.] IE Alum Echeverry latest member of Industry Advisory Board

In a way, María Patricia Echeverry serving on the Industrial Engineering Department's Industry Advisory Board is a “full circle” moment for the UH graduate – from an undergrad… Read More
Larry and Gerlene (Gerri) Snider. College mourns the passing of Gerri Snider

The Cullen College of Engineering extends its condolences to the family of Gerlene “Gerri” R. Snider, a longtime benefactor to the College and the University of Houston. Along… Read More