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Autonomous Robot for Subsea Oil and Gas Pipeline Inspection Being Developed at UH
With an increasing number of severe accidents in the global oil and gas industry caused by damaged pipelines, UH researchers are developing an autonomous robot to identify potential pipeline leaks and structural failures during subsea inspections. The transformative technology will make the inspection process far safer and more cost effective, while also protecting subsea environments from disaster.
UH Addresses Teacher Shortage Through Innovative Certification Program
With Texas facing a critical teacher shortage, the UH College of Education has launched an alternative certification program that combines key components of the college’s traditional degree program with a shortened timeframe to get aspiring teachers into classrooms faster. The program was made possible by a $3.5 million grant from Houston Endowment.
New Survey Suggests General Society Not Willing to Allow More Rights for Transgender People
From conservative Texas to progressive California, with politically-mixed Arizona in between, a new survey reveals skepticism about granting more rights to transgender individuals. Looking further into the data, researchers also found smaller levels of support for more lenient approaches.
Pharmacy Closures Impacting Medically Underserved Communities
A new study from researchers at the University of Houston Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine sheds light on the alarming impact pharmacy closures are having on medically underserved communities.
New UH Commercial Introduces Cougar Spirit to New Audiences
Think you know the University of Houston? Think again. As UH gears up for its historic first season in the Big 12, it’s not just about making a great first impression – it’s about leaving an indelible mark. The University’s 2023-24 national commercial, “This Is UH,” is designed to officially introduce UH to new audiences nationwide.
Sediment Movement During Hurricane Harvey Could Negatively Impact Future Flooding, Prove Costly to Houston, UH Study Finds
Researchers correlated stream modifications to sediment movement in the Houston area during Hurricane Harvey. They found 27 million cubic meters of sediment, or 16 Astrodomes, moved through 12 Houston waterways and Addicks and Barker reservoirs during Harvey.
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