The NSM Career Center invites students to its Career Fair on Tuesday, September 16, from 1–5 PM. Meet with leading employers across STEM fields, explore internship and full-time opportunities, and elevate your professional brand through on-site resume reviews and networking sessions.

Learn more at the NSM Career Center.

NSM’s Scholar Enrichment Program (SEP) offers free tutoring to UH students enrolled in the courses listed on the Scholar Enrichment Program Tutor Schedule. Tutoring is available for:

Learn more about the tutoring centers available through the various NSM departments.

• American Chemical Society (ACS) at UH Tutoring Room
• CASA Tutoring Center (Math)
• ConocoPhillips Computer Science Learning Center
• Geosciences Learning Center
• Physics Department Learning Center

Are you interested in doing research as an undergraduate? NSM’s Outside Undergraduate Research Opportunities page lists multiple opportunities outside UH. Opportunities are categorized as in Houston, in Texas and out of state. Here are just a few examples of the 30+ opportunities listed on the page:

• Mickey Leland Environmental Internship Program - Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
• Baylor College of Medicine SMART Program
• NASA DEVELOP National Program
• Department of Energy Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships
• Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) - Other Universities (comprehensive list of NSF-funded REU programs nationwide)

Additional resources and information about finding research opportunities on campus can be found in NSM’s Undergraduate Research webpages.

Have you ever considered teaching? The teachHOUSTON Program is an NSM Capstone that prepares mathematics and science majors to teach grades 7–12! While in the program, you will receive quality hands-on mentoring via convenient online instruction that will prepare you to be a successful teacher.

Qualifications for Program:

• Classified as a Sophomore, Junior, or Senior
• Received a grade of B or above in Calculus I, and
• Cumulative GPA of 2.5

Your journey begins with the first course, Introduction to STEM Teaching (CUIN 4397). View the teachHOUSTON Course Sequence for an overview about how math and science majors move through the program.

Scholarship Opportunities and Alternative Certification Pathway

• Advancing Cultural and Computational Engagement in STEM Scholars (tH-ACCESS)
• Alternative Certification Pathway for STEM

Key Benefits of Joining teachHOUSTON

• Keep your major in math or science.
• Add a math/science teaching certificate with no added time.
• Meet your capstone requirement.
• Try out teaching with one class (Introduction to STEM Teaching-CUIN 4397).
• Seeking students from racially, ethnically, socially, and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
• Scholarships and paid internships are available.
• Job security and satisfaction.
• Average starting salary for teachers is $58,000.
• MAXIMIZE your potential with teachHOUSTON – College of Natural Science and Mathematics Teacher Prep Program!

Questions or to Schedule an Appointment: Email tHadvising@uh.edu

Kscholastic Tutoring Company is seeking academic tutors in Math, Physics and other STEM topics for K-12 students.

• Flexible scheduling
• Houston-area in-person tutoring (must have a personal vehicle)
• Must be available 2 evenings a week
• Must be available until the end of the school year (May 31, 2025)

Starting Pay: $30/hour (pay increases based on experience)

Learn More: Visit www.kscholastic.com

To Apply: Send your resume and a statement of interest to karla@kscholastic.com.

NSM is offering students a Career Readiness Certification through HireNSM called Pathways.

Pathways is a self-guided, virtual career readiness training program available to all NSM students. First-year and sophomore students are encouraged to begin their Pathways journey as the program is designed to help students develop their career readiness over the course of their time at UH.

Students can access Pathways by going to AccessUH > HireNSM > Resources, top-right tab > Pathways, box in the middle > Module I. The estimated time to complete Module I is under one hour.

Earn Rewards by Turning in Proof of Completion
Upon completion of each module, students will earn rewards by bringing their screen shots or printouts of completed tasks to the Scholar Enrichment Program area in the basement of the M.D. Anderson Library, Room 56 on the first and last Tuesday of each month from 9 – 10 AM and 11 AM – 4 PM. Students who complete all eight modules will receive a Career Readiness Certification.

PathwaystoScience.org connects students to STEM funding and opportunities - such as paid summer research, graduate fellowships, and graduate programs. Below are links to some of the key areas of assistance.

For Undergraduates:
Paid Summer 2025 Undergraduate Research Placements:
Over 700 programs - NSF REU, NASA, NIH and other paid summer research opportunities for undergrads
www.pathwaystoscience.org/Undergrads.aspx

For Financial Support in Graduate School:
Fellowships and graduate programs in a wide variety of STEM disciplines:
www.pathwaystoscience.org/Grad.aspx

For Tips on Applying and Associated Resources: www.pathwaystoscience.org/toolbox.aspx

For Opportunities Specifically in The Ocean Sciences: www.pathwaystoscience.org/oceanscience.aspx

A major new initiative from the French Embassy in the United States, the Lafayette Fellowship is a prestigious scholarship program launching in August that will support exceptional American undergraduates in pursuing graduate studies in France.

Created to mark 250 years of French-American friendship, the Lafayette Fellowship aims to cultivate the next generation of transatlantic leaders with a deep interest in global challenges.

Each year, the fellowship will fully fund up to 30 American students in STEM, the humanities and social sciences, and the arts for one year of master’s study at top French institutions. In addition to academic study, fellows will benefit from a special leadership development program and access to an international network of peers and mentors.

Applications open in late August 2025 for the 2026–2027 academic year.

I invite you to share this opportunity with your students and relevant faculty.

Learn more and sign up to receive a notification when applications become available.

For further information, feel free to reach out to Florence Botello at lafayettefellowship@villa-albertine.org.

The UH Energy is excited to launch Advances of Elastomers: Science and Technology, a new online micro-credentialing course designed for professionals seeking cutting-edge knowledge in elastomer materials and applications.

Program Details

• Dates: November 10–11 & 17–18, 2025
• Time: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM CST
• Format: 100% Online
• Cost: $1,500 (Group discount: $1,200 per person for 5+)

Learn about the latest advancements in elastomeric materials—including sustainable rubbers, nanocomposites, and recycling strategies—taught by top industry and academic experts.

Who Should Attend
Professionals in tire/non-tire manufacturing, oil & gas, polymers, and anyone looking to build or expand a career in elastomers.

🔗 Register Now

📩 Questions? Contact Prof. Anil K. Bhowmick at akbhowmick@uh.edu.