Opportunities
GCC Faculty Mentor Training Opportunities for Spring 2026
Also included are other mentor-related opportunities AND our first Mentor Refresher for POSTDOCS (please share this opportunity with your postdocs).
Mentor Training for Faculty
- April 16 - 12:00 – 1:30 PM
- Mentoring Refresher for Faculty -Expectation Sync: Mastering the Art of Aligning Expectations ONLINE
- Sandra Haudek, BCM
- Registration
- May 7 - 12:00 – 1:30 PM
- Mentoring Refresher for Faculty - Unlocking Potential: Enhancing Professional Development ONLINE
- Fred Pereira, BCM
- Registration
- June 4 - 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
- Research Mentor Training Workshop for Faculty - In-person @ BRC
- Fred Pereira, BCM; Vicki Alger, GCC
- Registration N/A
Postdoc Mentor Training Opportunities
- Mar 31 - 11:30 AM – 1 PM
- Mentoring Refresher for POSTDOCS - Communicating Expectations Throughout the Mentoring Relationship ONLINE
- Evelin Young, BCM; Dwanna Jones, HMRI; Vicki Alger, GCC
- Registration
Student Opportunities
New Program: M.S. in Computer Science - Artificial Intelligence Track
Faculty are encouraged to share information about the new Master of Science in Computer Science - Artificial Intelligence Track, launching Fall 2026 through the University of Houston College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics.
Offered in person at the UH Katy Campus, this industry-aligned graduate program prepares students to design, develop and deploy responsible, scalable AI systems that address real-world challenges across sectors such as technology, health care, energy, and finance.
The 30-credit, non-thesis program emphasizes hands-on learning and practical experience in areas such as machine learning, deep learning, data engineering, cloud-based architectures, and AI systems deployment. Students will also explore responsible and trustworthy AI practices as part of the curriculum.
Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, statistics, or a related field, with prerequisite coursework in calculus, linear algebra and computer science.
Faculty are encouraged to inform qualified students and recent graduates who may be interested in pursuing advanced training in artificial intelligence.
Coogs for Energy Hackathon
Please help us spread the word and encourage your students to participate in the COOGS for Energy Hackathon, a 1.5-day innovation event organized by the University of Houston Energy Transition Institute and sponsored by bp and Arcadis.
This interdisciplinary event challenges students to develop practical solutions to real-world issues related to energy transition, sustainability and clean energy. Students will work in teams to address challenges posed by industry partners, community organizations and local governments.
Team Guidelines
- Students may register individually or as a team
- Teams may include up to six members
- Each team must include students from at least two UH colleges or schools
- Interdisciplinary teams are encouraged, including undergraduate and graduate students from fields such as science, engineering, business, arts, and law
Once teams are finalized, participants will select a challenge problem and work with industry and faculty mentors to develop their solutions.
Hackathon Overview
Teams will have 10 days to develop their ideas before the final event, where they will present prototypes and compete in a pitch competition.
Awards
Winning teams will receive prizes of:
- $6,000 - First Place
- $3,000 - Second Place
- $1,500 - Third Place
Teams will also have the opportunity to present their ideas to industry leaders and stakeholders.
Registration
Students may register individually or as a team.
Registration Deadline: March 14, 2026
For more information, please contact uheti@central.uh.edu.
Thank you for encouraging your students to take part in this opportunity to collaborate across disciplines and help shape the future of energy.