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University of Houston Researchers Confirm Ozone & Particulates Are Issues in San Antonio Air
Team Introduces Advances in Mobile Measurement Platform and Data Analysis By Sally Strong — 713-743-1530 Trailblazing research from the University of Houston affirms air pollution levels in the San Antonio area can exceed federal limits, confirming measurements that over recent years have earned the city a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency non-attainment designation. The Alamo City has company: Houston and Dallas are also challenged with meeting federal air quality standards.
UH trains future agri-scientists to outsmart climate change threats to food crops Original
UH trains future agri-scientists to outsmart climate change threats to food crops by Sally Strong for UH News Houston TX (SPX) Jan 09, 2024 Researchers at the University of Houston are training future agricultural scientists in new methods of protecting the world's food crops - which too often are left vulnerable to extreme weather events in these days of climate change.
UH Trains Future Agri-Scientists to Outsmart Climate Change Threats to Food Crops
By Sally Strong Researchers at the University of Houston are training future agricultural scientists in new methods of protecting the world’s foodcrops – which too often are left vulnerable to extreme weather events in these days of climate change. Funded by a $995,805 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the team is expanding research knowledge and building a new curriculum for students, many from communities currently underrepresented among the agriculture industry’s leadership.
UH Trains Future Agri-Scientists to Outsmart Climate Change Threats to Food Crops
Extreme Weather Poses Dangers for Global Food Security By Sally Strong — 713-743-1530 Researchers at the University of Houston are training future agricultural scientists in new methods of protecting the world’s foodcrops – which too often are left vulnerable to extreme weather events in these days of climate change.
Electric vehicles remain a tough sell in Texas, according to new survey Original
Electric-powered vehicles do not inspire much enthusiasm in Texas, according to a survey released on Nov. 30 by University of Houston and Texas Southern University. Results in the new study reflect only a few shifts in opinions from those voiced by Texans in a similar survey from 2021.
Electric Vehicles Remain a Tough Sell in Texas, According to New Survey
UH–TSU Study Reveals Most Texans’ Interest to be Lukewarm By Sally Strong — 713-743-1530 Electric-powered vehicles do not inspire much enthusiasm in Texas, according to a survey released today by University of Houston and Texas Southern University. Results in the new study reflect only a few shifts in opinions from those voiced by Texans in a similar survey from 2021.
UH Researchers, Middle School Teachers ‘RESET’ Science Class in Support of Students Learning English
$1.9M Grant from National Science Foundation to Ignite Enthusiasm for Science by Turning Challenges into Advantages With increasing cultural and linguistic diversity in schools across Texas, many educators are challenged with creating meaningful connections between school science lessons and a student’s lived experiences outside of the classroom.
New survey shows opinions differ on causes, effects of extreme weather
Ask a cross section of Texans, and about half are likely to say there is a link between climate change and severe weather events, suggests the newest report in the Texas Trends 2023 survey series.
New Texas Trends Survey Shows Opinions Differ on Causes, Effects of Extreme Weather
‘Climate Change: Beliefs and Actions’ Report Examines Attitudes on Climate Change By Sally Strong — 713-743-1530 Ask a cross section of Texans, and about half are likely to say there is a link between climate change and severe weather events, suggests the newest report in the Texas Trends 2023 survey series.
Almost Half of Texas Voters Support Some Form of School Vouchers
UH-TSU Survey Finds Support Highest Among Black Voters, Churchgoers, Parents of Young Children By Sally Strong — 713-743-1530 Almost half (49%) of Texans say they support using taxpayer money for vouchers to help low-income parents send their children to private schools, compared to a little more than one-quarter (27%) who oppose vouchers.
Research Advances Toward Goal of Net Zero Carbon Emissions
University of Houston Researchers Uncover Algae’s Surprising Potential to Help Ease Climate Change Worries By Sally Strong — 713-743-1530 Scientists may be on the verge of taking a big step closer to the net-zero carbon emissions goal, thanks to University of Houston research into algae. Hidden potential is being revealed in the major algae studies at the microbial products lab at the UH Sugar Land instructional site.
Eager to Teach? University of Houston Program Streamlines Your Journey to the Classroom
$3.3M Federal Grant Supports Program That Awards Teaching Certificate Followed by Master’s Degree By Sally Strong — 713-743-1530 As part of a new federally funded program, a group of highly trained, well-prepared educators from the University of Houston will soon help ease current and chronic challenges that surround teacher recruitment and retention. The immediate focus will target the Houston-area elementary schools where the teacher-shortage pinch is felt most keenly.
$5 Million Gift Expands Entrepreneurship for All University of Houston Students
Wayne Duddlesten Foundation Affirms Bauer College’s Leadership in Entrepreneurial Education By Sally Strong — 713-743-1530 With the establishment of the Wayne B. Duddlesten Free Enterprise Institute, the C. T. Bauer College of Business at the University of Houston takes another big step in supporting entrepreneurs who dream of transforming fledgling ideas into thriving new businesses.
New survey suggests general society not willing to allow more rights for transgender people
With the subject more in the public eye than ever before, you might assume transgender people's quest for rights would be gaining significant support across the country. Not so, reveals a survey conducted in three southwestern and western states, and released today. "While we expected restrictive responses from conservative Texas and moderate Arizona, it was interesting to see the same attitudes hold, although less firmly, in the progressive state of California," said Mark P.
New Survey Suggests General Society Not Willing to Allow More Rights for Transgender People
With the subject more in the public eye than ever before, you might assume transgender people’s quest for rights would be gaining significant support across the country. Not so, reveals a survey conducted in three southwestern and western states, and released today. “While we expected restrictive responses from conservative Texas and moderate Arizona, it was interesting to see the same attitudes hold, although less firmly, in the progressive state of California,” said Mark P.
New Program Eases Obstacles for Qualified Students Seeking Careers in Retailing, Consumer Science
A new federally funded program at the University of Houston is meeting the growing need for well-trained professionals in the retailing and consumer science industry within the field of human sciences. The goal is to widen the pipeline so that more curious, creative students of various backgrounds will be well prepared to become the industry’s leaders of the future.
University of Houston Experts Share Tips to Chase Away Children’s Boredom, All Year Long
It happens to everyone. At some point, we get bored. Kids especially can feel monotony amid even the most glorious of summer breaks. And the end-of-year holidays, with weather turning crisp and grownups’ schedules getting busy, can leave young minds feeling like there’s nothing interesting to do. When interest ebbs, how can parents help children spark new fascination with the world around them? And maybe spend a little less time glued to their screens.
Leading the Way to Cyber Safety on Roads and Highways
University of Houston Leads Consortium to Thwart Cyberattacks in U.S. Transportation Sector 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 in the United States and throughout the world.
New survey examines status of abortion laws in Texas, California, Arizona Original
In the year since the Supreme Court of the United States handed down its landmark Dobbs decision, the U.S. stepped away from a clearly defined national abortion policy for a mix of laws based on the discretion of each state. How has that been working out? The answer depends on where you stand on the issue and the politics that govern your state, according to findings released today from a new three-state survey.
New Survey Examines Status of Abortion Laws in Texas, California, Arizona
One Year Ago, the Supreme Court’s Dobbs Decision Marked a Shift From a National Abortion Policy to Laws Determined by Each State In the year since the Supreme Court of the United States handed down its landmark Dobbs decision, the U.S. stepped away from a clearly defined national abortion policy for a mix of laws based on the discretion of each state. How has that been working out?
Think you're good at saying no? Actually, you could probably use a few pointers Original
About a decade ago while researching the practice of empowered refusal, Vanessa Patrick spotted something: When it comes to turning down requests for their time, energy or money, people can be surprisingly inept. Many fumble, some totally cave. That lack of skill and preparation puts them at risk of losing out on opportunities important to them while they stay busy pleasing others. It was not just in the everyday world where the skill was lacking.
When does the gender gap start in the computer science field?
If you are a third grader, your chances of growing up to be a computer scientist is likely to heavily depend on your gender—a situation Allison Master says is just plain wrong. How can Master be certain? Because third grade girls are telling her so. "Our new research addresses a big, longstanding issue in STEM education, that women are highly under-represented in fields like computer science. It's actually one of the most challenging fields for women's representation.
New UH Program Introduces Students to the Vast Potential of Artificial Intelligence
Bauer College and Intel Collaborate on Business-Focused Curriculum With artificial intelligence technology expanding, the University of Houston C.T. Bauer College of Business has partnered with Intel Corp. on a business certification program that prepares students for the emerging field of AI. Artificial intelligence involves technology that empowers computers or robots to mimic humans’ higher capabilities, such as actions, reasoning and decision making.
Study Finds Video Game Playing Causes No Harm to Young Children’s Cognitive Abilities
Research Also Saw No Measurable Benefits From Video Games That Claim to Help Kids’ Development Parents: It might be time to rethink your family’s video-gaming rules. New research findings challenge the fears parents have been hearing for years that children who spend hour after hour playing video games, or choose games of certain genres, would manifest unhealthy results in their cognitive ability.
UH College of Technology course explores mysteries of crytocurrency
A University of Houston College of Technology class is in its second year of demystifying the concepts and processes inside digital money and the brave new financial world they inhabit.
Growing incomes boost Latinx millennials' purchasing power
Millennial age groups—born mid 1980s to early 2000s—now have more money at hand than they have ever controlled before. And they are spending it, says Olivia Johnson, assistant professor in the Department of Human Development and Consumer Sciences at the University of Houston College of Technology.
Exploring How Crypto Could Change the World of Money
University of Houston Course Examines Digital Currency and Complicated Trail of Bitcoin Unless you’re hibernating, you’ve come across news reports that mention Bitcoin, blockchain, cryptocurrency, FTX or hardware wallet. Or perhaps you’re already an investor in digital currency, the new money concept that traces back to a 2008 white paper credited to Satoshi Nakamoto. Here’s the first curiosity: Satoshi Nakamoto – he, she, maybe they – might not exist, perhaps never did.
Accelerating the Evolution of the Industrial Metaverse
As the energy industry becomes more engaged in emerging technologies, such as virtual reality and artificial intelligence, the University of Houston College of Technology and the AI Consortium, along with industry partners NVIDIA and TechnipFMC, are building extended reality (XR) systems to accelerate the evolution of the industrial metaverse.
Study Shows Hispanic Women Especially Affected by Texas 2021 Abortion Law
Hispanic Women 25 and Older Experience Marked Rise in Births By Sally Strong — 713-743-1530 In a newly released report on 2022 fertility trends after Texas’ 2021 six-week abortion ban, the University of Houston’s Institute for Research on Women, Gender & Sexuality (IRWGS) found that Hispanic women in Texas and Harris County saw markedly larger increases in births and fertility rates in 2022 than women of other backgrounds. Hispanic women aged 25 to 44 were most affected.
Chances of thriving after a natural disaster depend on your level of security before
The chances your household will completely recover from a natural disaster could depend almost entirely on how financially and socially vulnerable you were before the crisis hit, according to a survey released today by the University of Houston's Hobby School of Public Affairs.
Texans still sharply divided on new abortion law, survey finds
As a signal of the intense abortion debate continuing to simmer in Texas, a new survey from the University of Houston Hobby School of Public Affairs found just four percentage points separating the issue's two extremes—50% of survey participants opposed the state's strict new abortion law and 46% supported it. More than three-quarters (77%) of respondents in the Texas Policy & Politics 2022: Abortion Policy survey said the new Texas restrictions will go too far once in effect.
Buildup of solar heat likely contributes to Mars' dust storms, researchers find
A seasonal imbalance in the amount of solar energy absorbed and released by the planet Mars is a likely cause of the dust storms that have long intrigued observers, a team of researchers reports.
Study finds that air pollution dropped during pandemic lockdowns
As vehicle traffic lightened and industry slowed during the COVID-19 stay-at-home period in 2020, a University of Houston study by the air quality forecasting group led by Yunsoo Choi, associate professor in the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, estimated levels of potentially-dangerous air pollutants simultaneously decreased in major cities across the country.
Specially sourced argon may soon whisper secrets about universe's dark matter Original
A deposit of nearly pure argon left undisturbed since Earth's formation is about to help physicists understand more about the universe. The Urania Project, led by Andrew Renshaw, University of Houston associate professor of physics in the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, will oversee installation and commissioning of an industrial-scale structure in southwest Colorado.
New Algorithm Could Simplify Decisions For Ship Channel
A dredging planning optimization model algorithm, developed by a data science team from the University of Houston and Rutgers weighs potential cost offsets when materials, such as sand, can be collected and repurposed. In this 2020 dredging, special equipment attached to the backhoe on the barge work boat redirected sand away from navigable areas. (Photo: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers) A new decision-support tool could become a game changer in the dredging of ship channels.
University of Houston: New algorithm to simplify decisions on dredging
A new decision-support tool could become a game changer in the dredging of ship channels, the University of Houston said. Millions of dollars are at stake every time a major ship channel is cleaned up. Delays in dredging can cost even more by triggering increased risks, repeated maintenance and lost revenue. In either case, the task cannot be put off indefinitely. All ship channels must be regularly cleared of sand, debris settled on the bottom (called shoal) and miscellaneous trash.
New algorithm could simplify decisions for ship channel dredging Original
A dredging planning optimization model (DPOM) algorithm, developed by a data science team from the University of Houston and Rutgers weighs potential cost offsets when materials, such as sand, can be collected and repurposed. In this 2020 dredging, special equipment attached to the backhoe on the barge work boat redirected sand away from navigable areas. Credit: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers A new decision-support tool could become a game changer in the dredging of ship channels.
Selling Texans on electric vehicles may be uphill climb Original
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Ever more electric vehicles can be spotted these days on the urban roads of Texas. But switching the whole state from gas tanks to batteries is looking like a tough sell. That is what 2,067 respondents to the Texas Trends Survey, conducted by the University of Houston Hobby School of Public Affairs and the Texas Southern University Jordan-Leland School of Public Affairs, had to say about going electric—now and any time in the future.
New UH Survey Finds Last Year’s Winter Storm Still Lingers in Minds of Voters
On Utility Grid’s Readiness for Rough Weather in 2022, Respondents Were Almost Evenly Split By Sally Strong 713-743-1530 February 3, 2022 Millions of Texas homes and businesses lost electrical power during Winter Storm Uri in 2021. This year, state officials and energy companies promise Texans the state's electrical grids will stand up to a storm, even one that brings extreme cold weather. A new UH Hobby School of Public Affairs survey looks into what Texas voters think about the issue.
Extra hour for early voting an easy win in Texas, but some election reform measures draw mild support
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain The majority of Texans support, at varying intensities, the newly enacted state laws aimed at reshaping elections in the state, according to a new five-year survey project from the University of Houston Hobby School of Public Affairs and Texas Southern University Jordan-Leland School of Public Affairs.
Cybersecurity maturity model certification (CMMC) for the U.S. DoD supply chain
The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) supply-chain has been under attack. This year’s ransomware events such as the ones faced by a U.S. Maritime base that brought cameras, door-access control systems and critical monitoring system down for 30 hours, and defense suppliers such as CPI, EWA, Westech International, Garmin, ST Engineering, Visser, Kimchuk etc. serve as a warning to all organizations. Organizations of all types and sizes in the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) have faced cyberattacks.
Training the next generation of cybercops
Not so long ago, a strong password felt mighty enough to keep a user safe and computer data private. But now, there are heightened risks in malware, phishing, spearphishing and denial-of-service attacks. Even scarier, it is possible for computer terrorists to wreak global havoc by commandeering someone’s personal computer without anyone suspecting danger until it’s way too late. Sound frightening? It can be. But in this game, the good guys have critical skills, too.
Artificial Intelligence Breakthrough Gives Longer Advance Warning of Ozone Issues
University of Houston Research Team Finds “Holy Grail” of Air Quality Forecasting By Sally Strong 713-743-1530 June 24, 2021 Ozone in the earth’s troposphere helps protect the earth by filtering UV rays from the sun, but too much ozone closer to the earth’s surface – where we breathe – can be toxic. Two-week ozone forecasts can now provide valuable time to prepare for problem levels.
Artificial intelligence breakthrough gives longer advance warning of ozone issues
University of Houston Professor Yunsoo Choi and doctoral student Alqamah Sayeed study atmospheric data. Credit: University of Houston Ozone levels in the earth's troposphere (the lowest level of our atmosphere) can now be forecasted with accuracy up to two weeks in advance, a remarkable improvement over current systems that can accurately predict ozone levels only three days ahead.
Building a Better Bulb
Building a Better Bulb LED lightbulbs offer considerable advantages over other types of lighting. Being more efficient, they require much less electricity to operate. They do not give off unwanted heat the way old-school incandescent bulbs do, and the best of them long outlast even fluorescent lightbulbs. But LEDs are not problem-free.
New prototype LED lightbulb emits less of that troublesome blue light
University of Houston Professor Jakoah Brgoch watches graduate research assistant Shruti Hariyani adjust a phosphor sample for the lab’s radio frequency furnace. Credit: University of Houston LED lightbulbs offer considerable advantages over other types of lighting. Being more efficient, they require much less electricity to operate. They do not give off unwanted heat the way old-school incandescent bulbs do, and the best of them long outlast even fluorescent lightbulbs.
Does Driving Wear You Out? You Might Be Experiencing ‘Accelerousal’
Researchers Introduce New Factor to Explain Stress While Driving By Sally Strong 713-743-1530 May 10, 2021 Anxious drivers were more exhausted after their drives, according to new research Ioannis Pavlidis, University of Houston Eckhard Pfeiffer Professor of computer science, designed research to capture how driving can stress out some drivers, while others remain cool Admit it: Daily commutes – those stops, the starts, all that stress – gets on your last nerve. Or is that just me?
Does driving wear you out? You might be experiencing 'accelerousal'
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Admit it: Daily commutes—those stops, the starts, all that stress—gets on your last nerve. Or is that just me? It might be, according to a new study from the University of Houston's Computational Physiology Lab. Ioannis Pavlidis, UH Eckhard Pfeiffer Professor of computer science, and his team of researchers took a look at why some drivers can stay cool behind the wheel while others keep getting more irked.
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