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David Francis wins UH’s highest faculty award

TLC2 congratulates its Co-Director David Francis on winning the Esther Farfel Award, the highest honor accorded to a University faculty member. The award, a symbol of overall career excellence, carries a cash prize of $10,000. Francis received the award at a public ceremony on April 29, 2008 with UH President and Chancellor Dr. Renu Khator in attendance. ... more ..

Colloquium focuses on biological interactions

Experts in biological interaction networks will gather at TLC2 for a colloquium entitled "Modeling and Analysis of Biological Networks" on May 15-16 and sponsored by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center and the University of Houston's Departments of Mathematics and Biology. Analysis of large arrays of genes expression and proteomic data increasingly rely on qualitative and/or quantitative modeling of complex biological interaction networks. Distinguished speakers from across the country will participate in the free colloquium. ... more ..

Bittner recognized for research excellence

Dr. Eric Bittner, associate professor of chemistry, received the Excellence in Research and Scholarship Award for the associate professor rank. Dr. Bittner was a recipient TLC2 Innovation Funding for his research into quantum dynamics in molecular electronic devices. He is an active member of the international community of theoretical chemistry researchers and received a 2007 Guggenheim Fellowship. ... more ..

UH energy research featured at OTC

The University of Houston's energy research and education initiatives will be showcased at the 2008 Offshore Technology Conference at Reliant Stadium from May 5-8, 2008. The exhibit, a concerted effort by the UH College of Technology and UH Research Development, will promote the university's Strategic Energy Alliance, ongoing energy research projects and the CoT's petroleum technology initiative, which prepares leaders for tomorrow's petroleum technology work force. ... more ..


TLC2 News
African American Studies at UH garners award
The National Council for Black Studies honored the African American Studies (AAS) Program at the University of Houston with its Sankore Award. The award is given annually and recognizes the outstanding African American Studies program of the year and its contributions to the field of Africana Studies. "We are proud to receive this award that is a testament to our dedicated and hardworking staff and faculty," said James Conyers, professor of African American Studies and director of the program. "We look forward to advances in our program and to strengthening our faculty recruitment and development components."
BP grant fuels UH research
A $750,000 grant from one of the world’s largest energy companies, BP America, will help the University of Houston recruit and offer scholarships to students in engineering, sciences, mathematics and business. TLC2-affiliated researchers and students at UH are likely to benefit from this donation as much of their research is highly interdisciplinary in nature.
UH College of Social Work among nation's best
The University of Houston’s Graduate College of Social Work is one of the best in the country, according to the most recent rankings by U.S. News & World Report. In its annual survey of the Best Graduate Schools, the magazine ranked the GCSW in its top 50 of all graduate social work programs in the country. "These rankings are a testament to the quality and commitment of our faculty and staff," said Ira Colby, professor and dean of the college. "I congratulate everyone for their hard work."
UH offers summer activities for K-12 students
The University of Houston is an active member of the metropolitan Houston community. UH will offer several summer camps for grade K-12 ranging in themes ranging from science, athletics and the fine arts. UH's School of Theatre and Dance will also host several summer performances for children. TLC2 plays an important role in this community outreach by opening its doors to student groups and camps to experience science and technology first hand.
UH Health and Human Performance Number One
The University of Houston Department of Health and Human Performance (HHP) is tops in the nation. That’s according to the most recent Academic Analytics’ Faculty Scholarly Productivity Index, an independent ranking of doctoral programs in research universities across the country. The UH program was ranked No. 1 among colleges and universities with health, physical education and recreation programs. HHP researcher Dr. Max Kurz was a recipient of TLC2 Innovative Research Funding for his work into determinants of human gait stability.
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