Scenes Around NSM
Energy Series Discusses Climate Change
John Nielsen-Gammon, the Texas State Climatologist, and David Hone, chief climate change advisor for Royal Dutch Shell, answer audience questions during NSM and UH Energy’s Energy Symposium Series, “Climate Change: Is it a Real Threat?” The February topic drew nearly 300 guests ranging from students and alumni to industry representatives and the general public.
Culture & Science Events Kicks Off with Downton Abbey
Held in partnership with Houston Public Media, NSM friends, alumni and faculty attended a private viewing of the PBS-hit “Downton Abbey.” After the viewing, guests were part of the live studio audience for the post-show, “Manor of Speaking,” with host Ernie Manouse. Read more
Hess Corporation Supports Student Scholarships
Lisa Buckner of Hess Corporation is joined by faculty and students as she presents a $10,000 gift to the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences. It will be used for a Hess scholarship that will be awarded to graduate geophysics or field-based geology students.
Culture & Science Red and White Wine Dinner
Dean Dan E. Wells welcomes guests to the Red and White Wine Dinner as part of the Culture & Science Series. The second event in the Culture & Science Series sold out with a wonderful mix of alumni, friends, faculty and staff in attendance. Proceeds benefitted NSM. Read more
Red and White Wine Dinner: An Evening of Culture & Science
Joe Webb (‘71) and Leigh Hollyer (‘88) celebrated the evening with friends learning about wine and how to pair wines with a meal. Read more
Mars Rover Celebration 2014
More than 650 elementary and middle school students representing 29 Houston-area schools participated in the 12th Annual Mars Rover Celebration held at UH. Student teams research, design and construct a model rover to carry out a specific science mission. A $25 limit on supplies helps students learn about budgets and project management, while keeping the costs accessible for all schools. Nearly 400 UH students, faculty and alumni volunteered as judges and tour hosts; the event is led by Edgar Bering, professor of physics.
Culture & Science Two-Time Attendees
Randy (‘76) and Carol Barta attended their second Culture & Science event this year. The Red and White Wine Dinner held at Julia’s bistro featured a five-course meal paired with wines from around the world. Read More
Open House Features Labs Equipped by Donations from Chevron and Agilent
NSM and the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences held a reception to showcase laboratories equipped by donations from Chevron Corp. and Agilent Technologies Inc. Preparing to tour the labs are (from left) Dr. Roth Bose, Vice Chancellor/Vice President for Research and Technology Transfer, UH System and University of Houston; Dr. Wayne Collins, Worldwide Manager, Energy & Chemicals, Agilent Technologies; Janeen Judah, General Manager, Southern Africa Business Unit, Chevron Corporation; and Sharon Buckley, Senior Manager, Sales, Agilent Technologies.
