Mechanical Engineering

Cullen College Launches First-Ever Future Faculty Program

Posted on September 10, 2013

Dr. Pradeep Sharma Leads the First Ever "Future Faculty Program" Meeting

The UH Cullen College of Engineering has launched the first Future Faculty Program within the college to prepare top-performing Ph.D. students for a successful career in academia.

In Celebration of Professor Wheeler

Posted on September 9, 2013

The UH department of mechanical engineering honored the 45-year career of Lewis T. Wheeler during a retirement reception at the Petroleum Club of Houston.

Students Start First Subsea Engineering Organization

Posted on September 5, 2013

Subsea engineers are responsible for multi-billion dollar investments in offshore petroleum exploration and retrieval, so it’s surprising that there’s been no association or organization dedicated to serving these engineers – until now.

Shooting for the Stars: UH's Larry Bell Discusses Space Architecture

Posted on September 3, 2013

Larry Bell, Director of the Space Architecture Graduate Program at UH and Head of the Sasakawa International Center for Space Architecture (SICSA)

When it comes to architecture, Larry Bell and the University of Houston are shooting for the stars…literally.

Engineering Students Travel to Brazil for Outreach

Posted on September 3, 2013

Members of two UH organizations brought engineering to Brazilian high school students last month as part of their global outreach efforts.

ME Professor Retires After 40 Years

Posted on August 28, 2013

Friends and colleagues gathered to honor Stanley Kleis’ distinguished service to the UH department of mechanical engineering at a retirement celebration on Friday, August 23 at the University of Houston.

ME Chairman Returns to College After Fulbright Fellowship Award to India

Posted on August 27, 2013

Pradeep Sharma, M.D. Anderson Chair Professor and chairman of the mechanical engineering department , delivers a seminar at Delhi University in New Delhi, India as part of his Fulbright Fellowship.

Earlier this year, M.D. Anderson Chair Professor and chairman of the mechanical engineering department Pradeep Sharma was awarded a Fulbright Fellowship through the Fulbright Specialist Program.

Subsea Professor Wins SPE Teaching Excellence Award

Posted on August 27, 2013

Dr. Phaneendra Kondapi is well-known at the UH Cullen College of Engineering as one of the pioneering instructors of subsea engineering. Now, he is being recognized outside of the college for his fantastic contributions as a subsea engineering instructor.

Why You Should Join a Student Organization

Posted on August 23, 2013

Did you know that students who are active members of organizations tend to have more positive college experiences than those who aren’t?

Larry Bell and Bonnie Dunbar Discuss Re-Engineering Space Program in Forbes.com Column

Posted on August 20, 2013

Read Larry Bell's full op-ed column, "A Discussion With Astronaut Bonnie Dunbar: Re-Engineering America's Space Leadership," at Forbes.com.

Dunbar Pens Blog Post on Changing the STEM Education Conversation

Posted on August 14, 2013

Center: Bonnie Dunbar with University of Houston physics faculty working with high school physics teachers. Photo provided by TAMEST.

Professor Bonnie Dunbar, retired astronaut, National Academy of Engineering member and alumna of the Cullen College of Engineering, has written a guest blog post on The Academy of Medicine, Engineering, and Science of Texas web site, on the need for solutions to challenges in delivering STEM education.

Top Ten Resources for Engineering Students

Posted on August 9, 2013

For new engineering students, balancing the many aspects of college life can be a challenging experience. That’s why the University of Houston offers a number of resources to help students succeed, both in and out of the classroom. Below is a list of resources, programs and centers that are available to University of Houston students.

"Engineering futures are always bright:" The Houston Chronicle Reports on the Cullen College

Posted on August 9, 2013

The Cullen College of Engineering Career Fair, where many of Houston's industry leaders recruit new talent right on campus.

It is no secret that an engineering degree is worth quite a bit of money these days. According to data from the 2013 report from the National Association of Colleges and Employers, seven of the top 10 highest-paid college degrees are in engineering.

Experiential Learning: Undergrad Research in Energy Storage

Posted on July 30, 2013

David Pineda, center, in the Laboratory of Energy Materials and Devices.

The summer semester offers a perfect opportunity for undergraduates to conduct engineering research under the mentorship of a faculty member. Cullen College of Engineering undergraduates selected for the Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) gained practical experience in research methods and a newfound interest in the science of innovation.

Development of a Robotic System for MRI-Guided Intracardiac Interventions

Posted on July 30, 2013

Robot-Assisted MRI-Guided Intracardiac Intervention

Medical interventions under beating heart conditions through a transapical approach offer advantages over traditional procedures, such as faster patient recovery time.

New UH Center Provides Training and Support for STEM Educators

Posted on July 26, 2013

The Cullen College of Engineering is part of a new University of Houston center that focuses on best practices in the teaching of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education to address the state’s need for increases in the number of students pursuing and graduating from these programs.

'There are no textbooks': Cullen College's Subsea Engineering Program Featured in DecomWorld

Posted on July 24, 2013

As the director of the nation's first-ever subsea engineering graduate program at the UH Cullen College of Engineering, Matthew Franchek is a key figure behind the new Global Subsea University Alliance.

Review Course for State Board Exam in Engineering Offered at UH This Fall

Posted on July 18, 2013

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HOUSTON, July 18, 2013 – Engineers who intend to take the Fundamentals of Engineering state exam in the fall to obtain professional licensure are encouraged to enroll in a review course offered by the University of Houston’s Cullen College of Engineering.

Aerodynamic: Aerospace Engineering Grad Student Researches at NASA

Posted on June 28, 2013

Aerospace engineering student Priyanka Cholleti with the Orion model.

This summer marks the beginning of a new chapter for Priyanka Cholleti, a graduate student in the University of Houston aerospace engineering program. She will soon receive a master of science in aerospace engineering, but before that happens, she must complete her internship at NASA Johnson Space Center.

High School Seniors Explore Engineering at UH

Posted on June 25, 2013

At STEP Forward Camp, high school seniors design a Popsicle-stick roller coaster.

Last week, the UH Cullen College of Engineering welcomed a group of high school students who spent a week exploring engineering at the STEP Forward Camp.

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