What is UH Energy?

UH Energy is an umbrella for efforts across the University of Houston system to position the university as a strategic partner to the energy industry by producing trained workforce, strategic and technical leadership, research and development for needed innovations and new technologies. That’s why UH is the Energy University.

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Features in Energy

Students See Potential Employers’ Social Conscience as Admirable, But Not Always a Deciding Factor

September, 2022

In a survey released by UH Energy and the UH Hobby School of Public Affairs, 38.6% of a sample group of University of Houston students said when the time comes to pick the job that will launch their career in the energy industry, they will favor companies committed to improving social and environmental challenges – even if that choice requires a sacrifice in salary.

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The Future of Nuclear in the Energy Transition

September, 2022

The first topic of the 2022-2023 Energy Symposium Series, The Future of Nuclear in the Energy Transition, will address if and how headways in advanced nuclear reactors, fusion, and waste management.

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Energy Coalition Seeking Students for Energy Ambassador Program

September, 2022

The Energy Coalition has announced the start of Energy Ambassador Program, which seeks to make students the leaders in structuring the growth of the coalition, on-campus and beyond. Recruitment is underway with the goal of involving each energy-related college with representation in the EC's latest initiative.

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UH Researchers Engage Community to Create Award-Winning Plan for Resilience

September, 2022

In a "generational opportunity" that balances community needs along with the targets of the city of Houston's climate action and resilience plan, Architecture professor Bruce Race and his students have created a master plan to repurpose a former landfill into a town center, park and flood control facility.

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Greater Houston Impact

Drawing on an array of academic and research resources, UH Energy serves as a strategic partner to the industry, producing specialized personnel, innovative scholars and technological experts from the more than 8,000 students pursuing energy-related careers.

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