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College Holds Memorial for Dedicated Alumnus and Supporter William A. Brookshire July 14, 2017More than 500 guests honored the memory and legacy of dedicated UH alumnus and long-time supporter William A. Brookshire at a memorial service held...	More than 500 guests honored the memory and legacy of dedicated UH alumnus and long-time supporter William A. Brookshire at a memorial service held in his honor this summer. The Brookshire Memorial Service was held at the UH Student Center on May 19, nearly one month after Brookshire’s passing in April.
UH Engineering Signs Articulation Agreement With Delhi Technological University July 12, 2017In a continued effort to promote international collaboration in engineering research and academics, the UH Cullen College of Engineering has entered...	In a continued effort to promote international collaboration in engineering research and academics, the UH Cullen College of Engineering has entered into an articulation agreement with Delhi Technological University in New Delhi, India.
Christine Ehlig-Economides Chairs TAMEST Shale Task Force on Environmental and Community Impacts of Shale Development in Texas June 22, 2017The Academy of Medicine, Engineering and Science of Texas (TAMEST) released findings Monday from its Shale Task Force, chaired by UH petroleum...	The Academy of Medicine, Engineering and Science of Texas (TAMEST) released findings Monday from its Shale Task Force, chaired by UH petroleum engineering professor and National Academy of Engineering member Christine Ehlig-Economides.
UH Engineer to Host Conference on Hurricane and Disaster Preparation and Recovery June 16, 2017The Gulf Coast has been spared a major hurricane in the past few years, but as most Houstonians know all-too-well, the wrath of Mother Nature is...	The Gulf Coast has been spared a major hurricane in the past few years, but as most Houstonians know all-too-well, the wrath of Mother Nature is never far away.
New Cullen College Engineering Programs Director Honored With Dual Awards From SPE June 6, 2017Even among the largest oil and gas organization serving managers, engineers, scientists and other professionals worldwide, Phaneendra Kondapi stands...	Even among the largest oil and gas organization serving managers, engineers, scientists and other professionals worldwide, Phaneendra Kondapi stands out.
Great Careers STEM From Teaching Youngsters Early at Subsea Engineering’s “Passport to UH” May 31, 2017Engineering can be child’s play for those lucky enough to participate in a “Passport to UH” event hosted by the Cullen College’s subsea engineering...	Engineering can be child’s play for those lucky enough to participate in a “Passport to UH” event hosted by the Cullen College’s subsea engineering program. On May 18, youngsters from the Lamar Independent School District’s 5th grade classes gathered at UH to learn about the university and science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) courses.
Subsea Students Visit Tenaris May 9, 2017As part of the “Subsea Materials and Corrosion” course, students joined Yolanda De-Abreu, Cullen College lecturer in materials and corrosion, on a...	As part of the “Subsea Materials and Corrosion” course, students joined Yolanda De-Abreu, Cullen College lecturer in materials and corrosion, on a field trip and tour of Tenaris, one of the world’s leading suppliers of tubes and related services for the energy industry.
UH Subsea Engineering Director Pens OTC Commentary for FuelFix May 4, 2017Matthew Franchek, founding director of the UH Cullen College’s subsea engineering program, highlighted the dire need for big data analytics in...	Matthew Franchek, founding director of the UH Cullen College’s subsea engineering program, highlighted the dire need for big data analytics in deepwater oil and gas exploration in an OTC commentary published in FuelFix.
William A. Brookshire Leaves Legacy of Generosity and Dedication to the Cullen College April 27, 2017UH alumnus William A. Brookshire, Ph.D. (BSChE '57), co-founder and chairman of the board of S&B Engineers and Constructors, died on April 21,...	UH alumnus William A. Brookshire, Ph.D. (BSChE '57), co-founder and chairman of the board of S&B Engineers and Constructors, died on April 21, 2016. Joseph Tedesco, Elizabeth D. Rockwell Dean of the Cullen College of Engineering said, “Dr. Brookshire was a fine gentleman and one of our great philanthropists, always in search of new ways to help students and professors. We will forever feel his generosity and his loss in equal measures.”
Academia, Industry Collaborate on Solutions to Neural Disease, Injury April 17, 2017Neurological disorders like Parkinson’s, the aftermath of stroke, limb loss and paralysis significantly diminish the length and quality of life –...	Neurological disorders like Parkinson’s, the aftermath of stroke, limb loss and paralysis significantly diminish the length and quality of life – affecting about one in six people worldwide. But a growing number of biomedical innovations, driven in large part by an aging population dealing with debilitating health issues, are improving both cognitive and motor function.