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Fontaine Wilson assists a student on a project explaining the petroleum engineering discipline. (photo by Felipe Ponte) Society for Women Engineers Travels to Brazil for 'One Day in Engineering'

The Society for Women Engineers (SWE) once again travelled to Teresopolis, Brazil this summer for “One Day in Engineering” (“Um Dia na Engenharia”), an outreach event organized by…
Lars Grabow Secrets Behind Gold's Unexpected Oxidation Uncovered by Chemical Engineering Professor and Student

Perhaps one of the most desirable qualities of gold – especially to those wearing it as jewelry – is its ability to hold onto its bright, shining glow. Gold can resist rusting and…
Zerda embraces John Matthews, PROMES Program Manager PHOTOS: Cullen College Bids Farewell to Long-Time PROMES Director

Long time PROMES director Kathy Zerda passed the reigns last Friday to Diana de la Rosa-Pohl, and students, staff and faculty gathered to wish her well in retirement. Zerda served…
Abby Zinecker SURF Program Provides Undergrad Researchers 'Enlightening' Experience

As a Tier One research university, the University of Houston places a strong emphasis on research in and out of the classroom. But for undergraduate students, hands-on laboratory…
Roberto Ballarini, Chair of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Cullen College Welcomes Roberto Ballarini as Civil Engineering Department Chair

The UH Cullen College of Engineering is proud to welcome Roberto Ballarini as the new Chair of the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department. Ballarini comes to UH from the…
Chemical Engineering Researcher Wins Grant to Develop Plant-Based Materials for Wind Turbines

Megan Robertson, assistant professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering at the University of Houston Cullen College of Engineering, has won a $100,000, two-year Norman…