Archived News — February 2012

Engineering Alumni Association Hosts EWeek Reception Engineering Alumni Association Hosts EWeek Reception
February 27, 2012
The University of Houston Engineering Alumni Association (EAA) hosted the 2012 Engineers Week Reception and Program on Tuesday, February 21 at the University of Houston Hilton, in…
Prof. Michael Harold speaks at the Texas Diesel Research and Testing Center's Industry Roundtable on Feb. 21, 2012. (Photo by Nine Nguyen) Diesel Center Hosts Fuel Economy Roundtable
February 23, 2012
When analyzed from the oil well to wheels on the ground, diesel is the single most efficient liquid transportation fuel. Combine that with rising petroleum prices and concerns…
Retired Exxon Mobil Executive to Give Neal R. Amundson Lecture
February 20, 2012
Lee R. Raymond, who had a distinguished career with Exxon Mobil Corporation, will give the Neal R. Amundson Lecture on Friday (Feb. 24) at the University of Houston. Read more…
Song ASCE Honors Professor Song for Aerospace Service
February 16, 2012
Cullen College Professor of Mechanical Engineering Gangbing Song has been named the recipient of the 2012 Outstanding Professional Service Award from the Aerospace Division of…
Kathy Zerda NSBE Awards $10,000 to PROMES Program
February 13, 2012
The National Society of Black Engineers has named the Cullen College’s Program for the Mastery of Engineering Studies (PROMES) a winner of a 2012 ExxonMobil – NSBE Engineering…
Dawood Report Examines Cracking and Fatigue in Highway Illumination Poles
February 3, 2012
Mina Dawood, assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering, has published a report outlining factors that contribute to cracking of high mast illumination poles…
Prasad ECE Welcomes Image Analysis Expert
February 3, 2012
Saurabh Prasad, an expert in signal and image processing and analysis, has joined the faculty of the Cullen College’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Prasad…
Brian Clark Cullen College Announces 2011-2012 Outstanding Students
February 1, 2012
Two students at the University of Houston Cullen College of Engineering have been chosen as Outstanding Senior and Junior for the 2011-2012 academic year. Senior Brian Clark and…