Nov

5

We learned about these two opportunities from Mr. Dion McInnis, Associate Vice President for University Advancement at UHCL:

“One is called Young Professionals for Space Exploration.  It is national, but located here and strives to unite young professionals.  I imagine this would be of interest to some students.  Perhaps faculty could help spread the word.  Their website is www.goboldlynasa.org.

The other is IMAGINE 2009:  Ideas at Work, a two-day conference to be held at the NASA Gilruth Center on Dec. 2-3.  The event is very different in its approach and content.  $250 for both days, but I’d wager that some of your innovative types would be very interested.  The event is hosted by the American Astronautical Society and more info can be found at http://astronautical.org.”

CS and CIS are highly applicative in nature. Our professionals need to be able to study a entirely new problem in different domains and grasp the essence quickly. It is thus very important for us to continuously expand our horizon beyond our core CS/IT competency. This kind of opportunities may work for you.

Sep

3

We had a successful CS/CIS graduate open house today. About 60 students attended the event. The new dean of the School of Science and Computer Engineering, Dr. Zbigniew Czajkiewicz, welcomed the students to a new semester, encouraging them to pursue good grades. Nearly all CS and CIS faculty members attended and talked about their expertise. The agenda can be found here.
Several faculty members presented on issues interesting to the students. This includes:

Introduction, TA & RA, Resources by Bun Yue: Powerpoint slides.

Foundation courses, Advising and CPS, and planning by Dr. Hisham Al-Mubaid: PPT

Controlled courses by Dr. Terry Feagin: PPT

Research, scholarship and financial assistance by Dr. Gary Boetticher: PPT on thesis, PPT on scholarship.
Academic honesty by Dr. Sharon Hall: PPT to come.

Photos taken during the event can be found in this Picasa Album.

Aug

31

We will organize an important orientation for new and current graduate CS and CIS students on September 3rd 2:30-4:00pm in Delta room 241. All new CS/CIS students are expected to attend. Current students are also highly encouraged to attend.

This is an excellent opportunity to meet the new dean of the school, Dr. Zbigniew Czajkiewicz, as well as many CS and CIS faculty members. You will hear about crucial information on various topics highly relevant to your study here: candidate plan of study, foundation courses, controlled courses, research, thesis and capstone projects, financial aids, applications for teaching assistantship, and many more.

I have advised many students in the past. The plans of studies for many students were less than optimal. This orientation will help you better plan your degree study to fulfill your academic and career goals.
Cookie and drinks will be served.  See you there.

Jul

20

Boetticher

Dr. Gary Boetticher will be the speaker for the Rotary Club of Seabrook on August 13th at the Lakewood Yacht Club. His title of presentation is “Financial Data Mining.”

http://www.clubrunner.ca/CPrg/home/homeD.asp?cid=3951

Jul

8

Apollo 40

To many people here, lunar landing was one of the most exciting moments in US history, epitomizing the spirit of exploring unlimited frontiers and optimistic opportunities. Johnson Space Center is throwing a big celebration of 40th anniversary of lunar landing this month.

A major feature is the three day event “Telling the Stories of Apollo: A Conversation with Apollo Managers,” to be held on July 20th, 22nd and 24th: http://www.nasa.gov/centers/johnson/events/apollo40yrs_conversation.html. Its description says:

“Travel back in time … watch and learn about NASA’s Apollo program from the managers and engineers who helped make it all happen. Each day, starting at 11 a.m. two films from the six part Discovery Channel documentary “Moon Machines” will be shown along with Apollo-era panelist discussions and audience Q&A. ”

Registration is free and seating is limited.

We are honored that two panelists will be from UHCL. Mr. Jerry Goodman, an adjunct professor in the systems engineering program, will be a panelist on the “Command Module” session on July 20, and yes, our own Ms. Jeanne Leslie will be a panelist on the “Navigation Computer” session on July 22.

If you want to learn more about the Apollo program, this is a great opportunity.

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