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Dunbar Pens Blog Post on Changing the STEM Education Conversation August 14, 2013Professor Bonnie Dunbar, retired astronaut, National Academy of Engineering member and alumna of the Cullen College of Engineering, has written a...	Professor Bonnie Dunbar, retired astronaut, National Academy of Engineering member and alumna of the Cullen College of Engineering, has written a guest blog post on The Academy of Medicine, Engineering, and Science of Texas web site, on the need for solutions to challenges in delivering STEM education.
Top Ten Resources for Engineering Students August 9, 2013For new engineering students, balancing the many aspects of college life can be a challenging experience. That’s why the University of Houston offers...	For new engineering students, balancing the many aspects of college life can be a challenging experience. That’s why the University of Houston offers a number of resources to help students succeed, both in and out of the classroom. Below is a list of resources, programs and centers that are available to University of Houston students.
"Engineering futures are always bright:" The Houston Chronicle Reports on the Cullen College August 9, 2013It is no secret that an engineering degree is worth quite a bit of money these days. According to data from the 2013 report from the National...	It is no secret that an engineering degree is worth quite a bit of money these days. According to data from the 2013 report from the National Association of Colleges and Employers, seven of the top 10 highest-paid college degrees are in engineering.
'There are no textbooks': Cullen College's Subsea Engineering Program Featured in DecomWorld July 24, 2013As the director of the nation's first-ever subsea engineering graduate program at the UH Cullen College of Engineering, Matthew Franchek is a key...	As the director of the nation's first-ever subsea engineering graduate program at the UH Cullen College of Engineering, Matthew Franchek is a key figure behind the new Global Subsea University Alliance.
UH Leading Global Subsea Engineering Education Alliance May 17, 2013Leaders with the world’s top subsea engineering programs gathered at the University of Houston last week for the first meeting of the Global Subsea...	Leaders with the world’s top subsea engineering programs gathered at the University of Houston last week for the first meeting of the Global Subsea University Alliance, a group dedicated to establishing worldwide standards for subsea engineering education.
Subsea M.S. to be Offered Online February 13, 2013Last year, the University of Houston Cullen College of Engineering won permission to offer the nation’s first and only master’s degree in subsea...	Last year, the University of Houston Cullen College of Engineering won permission to offer the nation’s first and only master’s degree in subsea engineering. This fall, nearly all the program’s courses will be offered online.
College Offering Nation’s First and Only Subsea M.S. October 11, 2012The University of Houston Cullen College of Engineering has received approval from the State of Texas to offer the nation’s first and only Master’s...	The University of Houston Cullen College of Engineering has received approval from the State of Texas to offer the nation’s first and only Master’s degree program in subsea engineering.
Cullen College Wins World Oil Award October 26, 2011The UH Cullen College of Engineering shared the stage with FMC Technologies earlier this month as co-winners of a 2011 World Oil Award. Presented by ...	The UH Cullen College of Engineering shared the stage with FMC Technologies earlier this month as co-winners of a 2011 World Oil Award. Presented by World Oil magazine, the awards recognize “the industry's leading innovators and innovations that represent the best technological achievements or contributions.”
KBR Makes Gift to Subsea Program September 16, 2011Engineering, construction and services firm KBR has made a $50,000 donation to the UH Cullen College of Engineering’s new Subsea Engineering Program...	Engineering, construction and services firm KBR has made a $50,000 donation to the UH Cullen College of Engineering’s new Subsea Engineering Program. The program focuses on the design and installation of underwater infrastructure used in offshore petroleum exploration and retrieval. Offering the first and only dedicated subsea curriculum in the United States, UH has admitted roughly 40 people to the program since January, when the first course launched.
Energy Professionals Give Feedback on Subsea Engineering Program June 30, 2011Houston energy professionals gathered for Subsea Engineering Industry Day on Tuesday, hosted by the UH Cullen College of Engineering and McDermott...	Houston energy professionals gathered for Subsea Engineering Industry Day on Tuesday, hosted by the UH Cullen College of Engineering and McDermott International Inc. The event focused on the UH Subsea Engineering Program, and included presentations by Cullen College Dean Joseph Tedesco and Program Director Matthew Franchek.