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Jamison V. Kovach, the PMI Houston Endowed Professor in Project Management, is the 2023 recipient of the Industrial Engineering and Operations Management (IEOM) Society International's Lean Six Sigma Award. Kovach earns award for Lean Six Sigma expertise

The work of a Cullen professor in imparting business philosophies to both students and practitioners has been recognized via an award from an international conference in June.… Read More
Barbara Stewart, chair of the Department of Human Development and Consumer Science in the Cullen College of Engineering’s Technology Division, is the principal investigator of UH’s NEXTGENeration program. New Program Eases Obstacles for Qualified Students Seeking Careers in Retailing, Consumer Science

Growing Field Opens Promising Opportunities in Human Sciences A new federally funded program at the University of Houston is meeting the growing need for well-trained… Read More
Dean Joseph W. Tedesco presents Ann Clark with her degree during a graduation ceremony in May 2023. HRD's Clark follows dreams, earns degree at 54

Returning at age 51 to finish a college degree at 54 – amid a global pandemic, no less – is a tall undertaking. Ann Clark, recognized at the May graduation ceremonies as the… Read More
Members of SME pose for a photo. The group recently achieved gold status from SME national leadership. Society of Manufacturing Engineers achieves Gold Status

This summer, the University of Houston's student chapter of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) was awarded Gold Status by SME national leadership – a considerable… Read More
Jovita Nsoh, who this fall begins a position as assistant professor of cybersecurity in the Technology Division at the Cullen College of Engineering, believes the traditional “bastion” approach to protecting a network as if it were a fortress is no longer feasible. The Future of Cybersecurity Amidst Potential for Widescale, Multi-vector Attacks

With our lives more dependent than ever on digital networks, and the arrival of emerging technologies like the Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence and Industry 5.0, the… Read More
A group of middle school students practice coding during the 2023 DesignYOU! Code Camp. DesignYOU! Camp offers coding to Third Ward middle schoolers

“What is the statement you want to make here today?” That's the question that rings out to the crowd from Computer Science student and camp mentor Isaiah Johnson. He’s inquiring… Read More
Once this tiny “smart car” is programmed with data, it can simulate several types of vehicles and point out weak points that could be susceptible to cyberattacks. It also can simulate communications between vehicles and the national Advanced Traffic Management System, then suggest to researchers where to look for potential trouble. Photo credit: Jon Burke Information and Logistics Technology professor Leading the Way to Cyber Safety on Roads and Highways

A new research center led by the University of Houston is helping prevent potential cyberattacks that could threaten to impede the safe and efficient movement of people and goods… Read More
The Technology Division of the University of Houston's Cullen College of Engineering is the recipient of a generous donation of biotechnology equipment from Alaunos Therapeutics. Houston BioTech Donation Enriches UH Program, Prepares Future Professionals

The Technology Division of the University of Houston's Cullen College of Engineering is the recipient of a generous donation of biotechnology equipment from Alaunos Therapeutics.… Read More
Elizabeth Rodwell. UH User Experience Lab, Tech Division's Rodwell in High Demand

Despite the lack of formal User Experience (UX) degree programs, and the general confusion and disagreement about what areas of study such a degree would require, UX careers are… Read More
Blake Mudd (left) and Olivia Johnson (right) are new officers of AAFCS-TX. Mudd is a lecturer of Retailing and Consumer Sciences, and Johnson is an assistant professor. Johnson, Mudd named as AAFCS-TX officers

Whether preferring to shop for new designer goods, visit the farmer's market or frequent the local “buy nothing” webpage, every individual in a community is, at some level, a… Read More