NSM Faculty/Staff Newsletter

From the Office of the Dean

In This Issue

Sixty-one NSM Faculty Honored at 50-in-5 Celebration Events

The recent events honored faculty members with major grant awards, national recognition, and patent and publication achievements.

Strategic Planning Update

Six working groups are currently meeting to develop priorities and initiatives. If you would like to provide input to any of the committees, feel free to contact the Committee Chairs or members listed in this article.

Funds for Staff Professional Development

The Staff Council Rebecca Szwarc Professional Development Reimbursement is available to UH full-time staff members interested in attending seminars, workshops, training sessions, and continuing education courses, as well as for professional organization memberships, etc., that are related to their jobs.

Six-Week MOOC “Inclusive STEM Teaching Project” - March 23–May 4

The program is designed to advance the awareness, self-efficacy, and ability of STEM faculty, postdocs, graduate students, and staff to cultivate inclusive learning environments for all students and to develop themselves as reflective, inclusive practitioners.

Staff DEI Update - Women in Leadership Event, March 24, Noon–1 p.m.

Register to attend this webinar featuring the stories of three women in leadership at UH.

UH Postdoctoral Association - Travel and Career Enhancement Awards

These two awards for postdocs have several application periods throughout the academic year.

Office of Research Update

Recent awarded grants, general reminders, and What’s New announcements.

Student Success Update

Updates on teachHOUSTON, NSMeet Spring Open House, TC Energy Connect event, and the Science and Engineering Fair of Houston.

Recognition & Honors

Recent achievements, publications, and activities.

Celebrating March Work Anniversaries

Congratulations to the NSM staff and faculty who have work anniversaries in March.