In an increasingly audio-driven world, the University of Houston’s Product Experience Design (PXD) Lab is creating new pathways to Braille literacy for blind and low-vision learners. With a new two-device learning system called LUCID, PXD Lab designers aim to make tactile literacy more accessible, engaging and self-directed.
The University of Houston has been selected by the US. Department of Energy (DOE) to lead a nearly $750,000 collaborative research project that will harness AI to accelerate the design of next-generation nuclear and fusion energy systems.
The University of Houston has received an $18.8 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to launch an innovative initiative addressing the root causes of chronic disease, further strengthening its leadership in research that improves lives.
Rising temperatures and rainy days—yes, it is summertime in Houston. Whether you’re taking time off or engaged in research and teaching, I hope you are beating the heat and staying dry. There is quite a bit of activity taking place on campus this summer, and I want to share a few quick updates with you.
Campus Kudos spotlights recent awards and distinctions earned by University of Houston faculty and students. These include memberships into professional societies, international honors, competitive fellowships and other accolades.