University of Houston
The University of Houston, (UH) was founded in 1927 in Houston, Texas. Today, UH has more than 36,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The university has 12 academic colleges and more than 40 research institutes and centers. Notable academic and research departments include, space commercialization, superconductivity, biomedical engineering, petroleum exploration and engineering and virtual technology.
Address
4800 Calhoun Road, Houston, Texas 77004
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News Office
lkmerkl [at] uh [dot] edu
Phone
(713) 743-8190
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(713) 743-8199
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"University of Houston" in the news:
Follow your nose: Houston air quality study finds a few surprises
Aug 20, 2007 |
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As a frequent addition to the list of America’s most polluted cities, Houston is no stranger to having more than just oxygen and carbon dioxide in the air. But a University of Houston study found a few surprising results ...
Houston: The face of America in the next 20 years
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Apr 27, 2009 |
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Houston is a reflection of where most of America's cities will be in the next 20 years, according to Stephen Klineberg, Rice University sociologist and director of the annual Houston Area Survey.
Political scientists report on ethnic/racial aspects of Taser use by Houston police
Sep 09, 2008 |
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A new report co-authored by Rice political scientists Mark Jones and William Reed with colleagues at the University of Houston finds patterns and/or aberrations in the use of Tasers related to ethnicity, gender, race and ...
Commercialization of new solar technology to boost solar efficiency
Nov 09, 2009 |
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A pioneer in solar power in the 1990s before it became "sexy," University of Houston Professor Alex Freundlich recently entered into a collaborative research agreement with U.K.-based start-up QuantaSol for the development ...
Houstonians more positive about city despite economic woes, annual survey finds
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Apr 20, 2009 |
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In spite of a dramatic rise in concerns about the local economy, Houstonians are more positive about living in the region, according to the latest annual Houston Area Survey results from Rice University.
Computer Science Provides a More Sound Way to Test for Sleep Apnea
Nov 02, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- A computer scientist from the University of Houston and a doctor of sleep medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston have teamed up to create a new, less invasive ...
Heading to Siberia: UH signs agreement with Russian Academy of Sciences
Jun 06, 2007 |
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Ruling out the weather, Houston and Siberia have a lot in common. Sharing interests in medical research, the energy industry and space exploration, the University of Houston recently signed an agreement with two prestigious ...
Annual study finds Houstonians' attitudes sour toward immigration
Apr 29, 2008 |
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Houstonians are increasingly concerned about immigration and its effects on the region, according to the latest annual Houston-Area Survey. This finding comes, however, as the same survey finds Latino immigrants are quickly ...
Laser can spot illness before symptoms appear
Nov 12, 2007 |
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It may not rank among the top 10 causes of death, but decompression sickness can be fatal. Instead of waiting for symptoms to appear, a University of Houston professor is developing a laser-based system that can diagnose ...
Scientists analyze Hurricane Ike's effects on waterways, fish contamination
Jul 07, 2009 |
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A long-term environmental research project being conducted at the University of Houston may offer important information about the effects of Hurricane Ike on pollution levels and help regulators determine whether existing ...
The new face of identity protection: You
Jul 31, 2007 |
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Trying to remember dozens of personal identification numbers (PIN), passwords and credit card numbers may not be necessary for much longer, thanks to a University of Houston professor and his team.
On shaky ground: UH Prof finds geological faults threaten Houston
Space & Earth / Earth Sciences
Apr 24, 2008 |
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After finding more than 300 surface faults in Harris County, a University of Houston geologist now has information that could be vitally useful to the region’s builders and city planners.
TORC at UH turns to virtual world of Second Life for new study
Aug 07, 2008 |
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The University of Houston department of health and human performance is launching an international effort to recruit 500 participants for a study promoting healthy dietary habits and physical activity. The study will take ...
UH sociologist has different perspective on obesity 'epidemic'
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Mar 16, 2009 |
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Headlines tell us the nation is getting fatter, and that obesity has become an epidemic. But there is more to the story, according to one University of Houston sociologist.
'Ready': UH prof. chronicles phenomenon of 'new later motherhood'
Jan 10, 2008 |
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For many women, the ticking of the proverbial “biological clock” is not as loud as the sound of the open road or the ceremonial song of “Pomp and Circumstance.” At least, not right away.
