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• 2026
• 09/22/26 University of Houston Continues to Rise Among Nation’s Top Public Universities in U.S. News Rankings
• 09/21/26 ChBE’s Bhowmick wins 2026 Mettler from NATAS
• 09/15/26 Student Spotlight: Abiral Dangol
• 09/04/26 MAE’s Ghasemi earns $500k to research thermal management of AI systems
• 09/01/26 Department of Energy Awards UH-led Team $2.88M to Use AI to Strengthen America’s Critical Mineral Supply Chain
• 08/31/26 CO2 Recovery Method Could Unlock 137 Billion Barrels of U.S. Oil Reserves
• 08/18/26 The World is Watching: University of Houston Surges to No. 52 in Worldwide Global Visibility
• 08/05/26 Student Spotlight: Debasmita Halder
• 07/31/26 CEE’s Hoskere Earns CAREER Award to Advance AI Co-Engineering for Resilient Civil Infrastructure
• 07/24/26 The Food-Water-Energy Nexus: ET’s Mohan Receives $570k for New Co-Located Photovoltaic-Agricultural Research
• 07/22/26 University of Houston to Lead DOE Project Using Artificial Intelligence to Advance Next-Generation Energy Systems
• 07/21/26 Student Spotlight: Himansu Shaw
• 07/01/26 UH Energy to Host 5th Annual Chevron Energy Innovation Competition Empowering Students to Take Research from Lab to Market
• 06/22/26 New Global Rankings Confirm University of Houston’s Rise Among World’s Best
• 06/16/26 Student Spotlight: Taiwo A. Adebiyi
• 06/11/26 UH Energy and UH Biotechnology Program Successfully Complete Hands-On Biomanufacturing Certificate Program
• 05/28/26 Dr. Don van Nieuwenhuise Recognized as Outstanding Alumnus of EAS for 2025–2026
• 05/28/26 UH Energy and SCS Technologies Sign MOU to Advance Collaboration in Carbon Management
• 05/15/26 Student Spotlight: Trent Stuenkel
• 05/11/26 Venkat Selvamanickam Earns 2026 Esther Farfel Award
• 05/01/26 ET’s Fan Receives CAREER Award to Study Flexible Data Center Integration in Power Systems
• 04/23/26 University of Houston Plays Pivotal Role in $20M Gulf Futures Challenge–Awarded Project
• 04/21/26 UH Energy Hosts a Successful Spring 2026 Coogs for Energy Hackathon
• 04/13/26 bp America Sponsorship with University of Houston’s Energy Transition Institute to Accelerate Student Engagement and Workforce Development
• 04/10/26 Student Spotlight: Amir Abutalib
• 04/03/26 ETI to Host Spring 2026 Coogs for Energy Hackathon on Apr 10–11
• 03/31/26 University of Houston Professor Elected to National Academy of Engineering
• 03/30/26 UH, Rice Join Forces to Scale Real-World Solutions to Global Plastics Crisis
• 03/17/26 Student Spotlight: Carla Romero
• 03/12/26 TIEEP Hosts Two‑Day Pinch Analysis Workshop, Followed by 2026 Water Forum and STS‑AIChE Dinner Meeting
• 02/12/26 Mentor’s Choice Awards at the Fall 2025 COOGS for Energy Hackathon
• 02/12/26 Student Spotlight: Gerardo Angulo
• 01/13/26 University of Houston Establishes $1 Million Endowed Professorship to Advance Energy Leadership
• 01/12/26 Student Spotlight: Hisham Habli
• 2025
• 12/17/25 Student Spotlight: Navmi Naik
• 12/08/25 Team Net Positive Takes First Prize at the Fall 2025 Coogs for Energy Hackathon
• 11/24/25 Second Coogs for Energy Hackathon a Resounding Success
• 11/22/25 Team Energy Drinkers Win Second Place at Fall 2025 CFE Hackathon Reimagining a Cooler, Greener Houston Transit Future
• 11/19/25 CCME Engages at the 2025 American EPC Projects Forum to Advance Carbon Management Collaboration
• 11/13/25 Student Spotlight: Prince Aleta
• 11/12/25 Energy Transition Institute Announces the Launch of “Energy in Action” Seminar Series
• 11/07/25 UH Energy Celebrates Completion of Inaugural Professional Development Course Offered in Collaboration with SPE-AMTS
• 11/05/25 Noah Hester Joins UH’s Division of Energy and Innovation as Web Support Lead and UI/UX Manager
• 10/24/25 Powering the Future: UH PhD Student Advances Green Hydrogen with Breakthrough Catalyst Innovation
• 10/20/25 UH Division of Energy and Innovation Continues to Inspire Future STEM Learners at Energy Day
• 10/10/25 University of Houston Announces Second “COOGS for Energy” Hackathon
• 09/22/25 University of Houston Showcases Path from Lab to Market at Fourth Annual Chevron Energy Innovation Competition
• 08/25/25 University of Houston Hosts R&D GREET Life Cycle Assessment Workshop
• 08/17/25 High Stakes For the Future of Energy at The Coogs For Energy Hackathon
• 06/24/25 MET’s Fan Receives Half-Million Dollar CAREER Award
• 06/03/25 Energy Transition Winds of Change 2025 Highlights Technology, Policy, and the Future of the Energy Ecosystem
• 05/21/25 TIEEP Spring Energy Forum Highlights Practical Efficiency Innovations
• 05/08/25 Students Showcase Cutting-Edge Research at UH's 38th Annual Earth & Atmospheric Sciences Student Research Conference
• 05/07/25 Bridging Science and Sustainability: UH Ph.D. Student’s Mission to Redefine Waste
• 05/05/25 University of Houston Honored with TXU Energy Leadership Award in Innovation
• 05/02/25 Houston Economy Feels Strain Amid Energy Market Uncertainty
• 04/29/25 Turning Waste into Opportunity: The Journey Toward Plastics Circularity from LyondellBasell’s Torkel Rhenman
• 04/28/25 UH Tech Bridge Hosts Final Day of H-Town Roundup, Showcasing Houston’s Startup Surge
• 04/23/25 Fueling the Future: Mohamed Ammar’s Path to Sustainable Energy
• 04/22/25 UH Energy Coalition Celebrates 10 Years of Student Leadership and Innovation at Annual Energy Banquet
• 04/07/25 Bridging Offshore Energy and Renewables: How UH Researchers Are Engineering a Renewable Future
• 03/14/25 Celebrating Women in STEM: UH Students Paving the Way for the Future of Energy
• 03/13/25 UH Chevron Fellow Prince Aleta: Advancing Carbon Capture Innovation
• 03/13/25 TIEEP Water Forum Explores Sustainable Solutions for Texas Industries
• 02/27/25 Innovate, Inspire, Impact: Black STEM Students Leading the Charge at the University of Houston
• 02/21/25 Evolve Houston and The Energy University ® Lead The Charge In EV Test Drives
• 02/20/25 A New Way to Hydraulic Fracturing: UH Grad Student Captures Award for Groundbreaking Research
• 2024
• 12/09/24 Celebrating Chevron and the University of Houston: A Year of Research and Innovation
• 10/29/24 Shell NXplorers Workshop Spurs Energy Problem-Solving by University of Houston Students
• 10/28/24 UH Energy Highlights STEM Education at 2024 Energy Day
• 10/01/24 UH Student Leaders Challenge Peers to Think Globally for a Just Energy Transition
• 09/25/24 Innovative, Sustainable Energy Solutions On Display During UH Energy Competition
• 08/28/24 Bridging the Gap: UH Welcomes Lone Star College STEM Students for Energy Showcase
• 08/28/24 Houston-Area Students Get Exposure to Tech Advancements at UH-SPRINT Robotics Seminar
• 07/25/24 Leaders of Tomorrow: A Conversation with the Energy Coalition’s New Chair and Vice Chair
• 07/05/24 EC Chair Chopra Honored by ALLY Energy
• 07/05/24 Energy Advisory Board Spotlight: Haibin Xu, Shell
• 07/05/24 An interview with Neha Bhat, the new Energy Coalition Chair
• 07/05/24 UH Energy Drives Critical Conversation About Hydrogen’s Potential
• 07/05/24 UH Energy Scholars Showcase Innovative Research Projects at Undergraduate Research Day
• 07/05/24 UH Energy Establishes Energy Coalition Alumni Advisory Board
• 07/05/24 UH Energy Hosts Webinar for Students About Navigating the Future Energy Industry
• 07/05/24 Energy Advisory Board Spotlight - David Ramm
• 07/05/24 Energy Coalition Spotlight: Chair Makpal Sariyeva Highlights Initiatives for New Academic Year
• 07/05/24 Energy Coalition Spotlight: Candace Qamer, Chair
• 07/05/24 Energy Coalition’s Energy Night Sparks Dialogue on Circularity and Sustainability
• 07/05/24 Subsea Systems Institute Successfully Debuts Robotics in Energy Course
• 07/05/24 Shell, Energy Transition Institute Lead Deep-Dive into AI
• 07/05/24 Energy Transition Institute Advisory Board Spotlight: Darryl Willis, Microsoft
• 07/05/24 Sai Gudapati set to lead Energy Coalition as 2023-24 Chair
• 07/05/24 UH Students Showcase Innovative Solutions at Energy Research Day
• 07/05/24 UH Energy explores Mobility Opportunities and Challenges in Latest Symposium
• 07/05/24 UH Energy Takes Center Stage at 2023 Energy Day Festival
• 02/22/24 BREAKING THE MOLD: UH’s Future Black STEM Leaders Strive toward Representation in Energy while Inspiring Their Peers
• 2023
• 12/20/23 UH Symposium Examines Roadmap, Pipeline Challenges for CCUS Commercialization and Deployment
• 08/31/23 CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE: EIGHT UH STUDENTS NAMED UH-CHEVRON GRADUATE ENERGY FELLOWS
• 05/19/23 Energy Coalition Celebrates Achievements During 8th Annual Energy Banquet
• 04/21/23 UH Students Showcase Energy Solutions at DOE’s EnergyTech University Prize National Competition
• 04/18/23 Energy Advisory Board Spotlight: Earl Cummings
• 03/27/23 Energy Transition Institute Board Spotlight: Aura Cuellar
• 02/14/23 UH Professors Named Senior Members of National Academy of Inventors
• 2022
• 12/13/22 Energy Advisory Board Spotlight: Jim Gable, Chevron Technology Ventures
• 11/30/22 UH Students Spotlight Environmental Issues Through ECO Art Exhibit
• 11/28/22 UH Students Spotlight Environmental Issues Through ECO Art Exhibit
• 10/24/22 Energy Advisory Board Spotlight: Terri King, ConocoPhillips
• 10/21/22 The Quest for Environmental and Climate Justice
• 10/21/22 Energy Day Draws Thousands in 10th Year Anniversary
• 10/21/22 Energy 101 Sparks Conversation on Current Issues in Energy Transition
• 10/20/22 Energy Advisory Board Spotlight: Terri King, ConocoPhillips
• 10/20/22 Energy Advisory Board Spotlight: Jim Gable, Chevron Technology Ventures
• 10/20/22 The Quest for Environmental and Climate Justice
• 09/23/22 Energy Coalition's Energy Ambassador Program Off and Running
• 09/16/22 Energy Coalition's Energy Ambassador Program Off and Running
• 09/09/22 Students See Potential Employers' Social Conscience as Admirable, But Not Always a Deciding Factor
• 08/30/22 UH Energy Gearing Up For Energy Day
• 08/29/22 UH Energy Gearing Up For Energy Day
• 08/29/22 New IE Hire Xiang Pursuing Optimized Remanufacturing At Cullen
• 08/29/22 Energy Advisory Board Spotlight: Haibin Xu, Shell
• 08/16/22 SEG Wavelets Student Chapter Recognized as ‚“Ridge-Level Chapter‚“
• 08/12/22 Predicting oil demand amid climate change? Good luck
• 07/26/22 Energy Career Fair
• 07/26/22 Evolve Houston Launch
• 07/20/22 EC - Abby Chopra, 7th chair of Energy Coalition
• 07/20/22 Global Energy Prize Laureate
• 06/16/22 Undergraduate Supply Chain Management Ranked Top 10 by Gartner, Inc.
• 06/15/22 Petroleum Graduate Villarroel Takes 1st In Regional Student Paper Contest
• 06/13/22 TC Energy Summer Scholars Outperform Peers, Program Kicks Off for Third Year
• 05/27/22 Chevron Comp - Coogs Excel During Chevron Competition On Carbon Utilization
• 05/27/22 Reed - Energy Advisory Board Member Spotlight: Sonya Reed, Phillips 66
• 04/07/22 Mindfulness on the Rig
• 03/30/22 UH Graduate Programs Among the Best in the Nation
• 03/21/22 University of Houston Creates Energy Transition Institute with $10 Million Commitment from Shell
• 03/16/22 UH SCLT, Houston Maritime Center Honors Ernest Moniz With Maritime Education in Energy Transition Award during CERAWeek
• 03/14/22 Tracking Disruptions: Bauer Researcher Uses Big Data to Track Oil Refinery Disruptions
• 03/09/22 Working to Revolutionize the Way We Live
• 03/09/22 Houstonians get creative to save money on gas
• 03/07/22 Gas prices have reached an all time high at $4 a gallon, according to new report
• 03/04/22 Texas rig count drops despite soaring prices
• 03/04/22 Gas prices have risen a quarter in a week: Here's how high they could go, and for how long
• 02/18/22 UH Energy and the Energy Coalition Begin Certificate in Energy Leadership
• 02/08/22 Understanding the Greenhouse Gas Impact of Deforestation Fires in Indonesia and Brazil in 2019 and 2020
• 02/02/22 Becker Awarded Prestigious Humboldt Fellowship
• 01/12/22 Cold weather reignites debate about stability of Texas' gas-powered grid
• 01/10/22 Examining environmental waiver abuse: UH Law Center Prof. Flatt honored for article outlining issues, solutions
• 2021
• 12/14/21 App helps shoppers find stores with lowest COVID-19 risk
• 12/13/21 The benefits of not joining the Great Resignation
• 12/11/21 Texas electricity regulators say winter blackouts are possible
• 12/08/21 World Petroleum Council survey: Young Americans leery of oil careers
• 12/02/21 New Program Addresses Demand for Data Science Workforce in Energy Industry
• 12/01/21 The 'Super Cool Conductor' Developed at UH Advances in Prestigious DOE Competition
• 11/12/21 Petroleum Engineering Recognized As No. 6 Program
• 11/09/21 HOUSTON UNIVERSITY'S FALCON IN PIPELINE LEAK SOLUTION
• 11/08/21 The Brains Behind Solar Power Can Give Customers A Fighting Chance Against Climate Events
• 10/28/21 NAE-GRP Colloquium: Opportunities and Challenges in Offshore Wind
• 10/20/21 NSF Grant Funds Research By Pan, Fu Into Wireless For AI
• 10/19/21 Kulkarni, Neffati, Purdue Researchers Describe New Methods For Intermetallic Strength
• 10/14/21 New study looks at how to make electric vehicles more accessible in Houston
• 10/11/21 Oil hits $80 a barrel for first time since 2014, another recovery milestone for Houston
• 10/05/21 Energy-Saving Lightbulbs Can Interfere With Sleep
• 09/28/21 Carbon Capture Utilization Storage: Executive Education Opportunity
• 09/27/21 Energy Advisory Board Spotlight - Elizabeth Killinger
• 08/25/21 Microgrids For Facility Power
• 08/16/21 Offshore Technology Conference returns to Houston
• 08/05/21 Green Ovations | Flying Cars and e-VTOL Vehicles
• 08/02/21 As Attitudes Toward EVs Change, Automakers Learn To Think Beyond The Chassis
• 07/12/21 Time To Clean The Skies, Electric Planes Have Arrived
• 06/28/21 John Hofmeister: A Visionary Who Called For A More Inclusive, Less Insular Energy Industry
• 06/24/21 Ford's New Electric Pickup Could Spark Changing Attitude In Oil Industry
• 06/14/21 EV Battery Research Powers Ahead Toward Next Big Breakthrough
• 05/13/21 Colonial Pipeline shutdown highlights need for more cybersecurity professionals
• 05/11/21 Electric Cooperatives, The Lone Shining Utility Star Of The Texas 2021 Winter Storm
• 05/06/21 Houston still a tough sell for renewable energy funding
• 04/15/21 Can Robots Transform Offshore Energy? Standardization, Regulations And Workforce Are The Keys
• 04/12/21 Picture a Scientist - Film Screening and Discussion
• 04/08/21 Harris County Took Brunt of February Freeze
• 03/17/21 The First Shale IPO Since 2017 Fails to Impress Wall Street
• 02/24/21 Energy Advisory Board Spotlight: Clay Neff
• 02/23/21 Texas's big freeze may not bring the reforms it showed are needed
• 01/14/21 Energy Advisory Board Spotlight: Keith Mosing
• 01/03/21 ‘A Slap in the Face': The Pandemic Disrupts Young Oil Careers
• 2020
• 12/10/20 Energy Advisory Board Spotlight - Greg Leveille
• 10/31/20 UH Energy and IPAA/PESA Partnership Promotes A New Generation of Energy Leaders
• 10/22/20 Energy Advisory Board Spotlight - Andy Krieger
• 10/22/20 Professor of Subsea Engineering Recognized as Distinguished Member by Society of Petroleum Engineers
• 10/22/20 UH Law and Center for Carbon Management in Energy Create Summer Fellowship Program
• 10/22/20 UH Researchers Asked to Provide Second 0pinion to Brazilian Petrochemical Company Braskem
• 08/27/20 Energy Advisory Board Spotlight - Kevin Mitchell
• 08/03/20 Summer Research Opportunities for Students Promise Great Impact for Low Carbon Energy
• 07/28/20 UH Society of Petroleum Engineers Wins Student Chapter Excellence Award
• 07/24/20 Energy Advisory Board Spotlight - Alex Juden
• 06/15/20 Energy Advisory Board Spotlight - Joseph Mills
• 05/14/20 University of Houston’s Center for Carbon Management in Energy Introduces Webinar Series
• 05/14/20 Energy Advisory Board Spotlight - Scott Nyquist
• 04/28/20 The Consortium for Energy Corporate Social Responsibility Hosts ESG workshop
• 04/28/20 Energy Summer Course Ready to Enroll Students Amid Remote Academic Instruction for Summer Session
• 04/28/20 Energy Advisory Board Spotlight - William Maloney
• 02/24/20 Law Center Student Wins International Energy Law Writing Competition
• 01/30/20 Inside Research: Taking Robotics to a New Frontier
• 2019
• 12/06/19 Q&A: Forbes Scholar Sara Haq’s 30 Under 30 Summit Experience
• 08/15/19 Energy Coalition Spotlight: New Year, New Vision
• 2018
• 01/01/18 Professor Spotlight: Weglein’s Journey in Fundamental High Impact Seismic Research