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    University of Houston Engineers Unveil AI Model for Predicting, Controlling Pandemic Spread

    A team of engineers at the University of Houston has published a study in the journal Nature on how international air travel has influenced the spread of COVID-19 around the world.By using a newly developed AI tool, the team identified hotspots of infection linked to air traffic, pinpointing key areas that significantly contribute to disease transmission.
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    Fort Bend County Housing, Mental Health Focus of UH at Sugar Land Research

    A study from the University of Houston will examine the impact of housing instability on mental health in Fort Bend County. A partnership between UH, Fort Bend County Health and Human Services and PolicyMap, a data and analytics company, received more than $500,000 from the AIM-AHEAD Consortium, a National Institutes of Health-funded organization.
  • Microscopic view of blue T cells interacting with red tumor cells.

    Artificial Intelligence Drives Development of Cancer Fighting Software

    University of Houston researchers and their students are developing a new software technology, based on artificial intelligence, for advancing cell-based immunotherapy to treat cancer and other diseases. CellChorus Inc., a spinoff from the University of Houston, is commercializing the UH-developed Time-lapse Imaging Microscopy In Nanowell Grids™ platform for dynamic single-cell analysis with label-free analysis.
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    NASA Awards UH $1.2 Million to Strengthen Diversity in STEM and Aerospace Engineering

    NASA is awarding the University of Houston $1.2 million to grow diversity initiatives in STEM and aerospace-related engineering fields and address barriers to access and success for historically underserved and underrepresented students. The award is for a project called the Partnership for Inclusivity in Engineering Education and Research for Space, also known as PIE 2RS.
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    UH Energy Hydrogen Symposium Report Highlights Gulf Coast Hydrogen Ecosystem Opportunities and Challenges

    The UH Division of Energy & Innovation recently released an in-depth report titled “The Gulf Coast Hydrogen Ecosystem: Opportunities and Solutions,” following a similarly titled symposium focused on developing a successful Gulf Coast hydrogen ecosystem. The symposium hosted last spring by UH Energy brought together industry experts, policymakers, and academics to explore the potential of hydrogen as a clean energy source.
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    UH’s Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine Welcomes New Dean

    The University of Houston has welcomed Dr. Jonathan McCullers as its new vice president of health affairs and the second dean of the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine. McCullers succeeds Dr. Stephen Spann, Fertitta College of Medicine’s founding dean, who retired in August after four decades in medicine, including the last eight at UH. “It is a tremendous honor to be selected as the second dean of the Fertitta College of Medicine,” McCullers says.

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Friday 11/1

Calavera con Calavera
  • Time: 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
  • Location: Livestreamed at Miller Outdoor Theatre: 6000 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX 77030
FLAS and and the organization Índigo (Indigo Theater Group) return to celebrate “Calavera con Calavera” (Skulls), on its 11th anniversary, and on its 5th consecutive year stepping on Miller Outdoor Theatre’s prestigious stage, just to in time to celebrate Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). Where do we go after we die? That is the question each character asks; it’s a story between life and death. “Calavera con Calavera” (Skulls) brings the richness of the traditional Mexican songs, Folkloric dances, Aztec rituals, and plenty of surprises to solemnize this musical. This performance will also be livestreamed! You can watch it on YouTube, Facebook or the Miller Outdoor Theatre website.

Sunday 11/3

Culture Day
  • Location: Japan
National holiday in Japan to promote culture, the arts and academia. Celebrations include art exhibitions, parades and award ceremonies for artists and scholars.

Monday 11/4

Computer Class: Beginner MS Excel
  • Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
  • Location: University Branch Library: 14010 University Blvd., Sugar Land, TX 77479
Learn the basics of Microsoft Excel 2019. Excel is a commercial spreadsheet program featuring calculation tools designed to aid you in your financial and statistical needs. This class will get you started using Excel for your personal work-related activities.

Tuesday 11/5

Election Day
  • Location: United States of America
Annual day for the general elections of federal public officials.
ESL Conversation Circle
  • Time: 2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
  • Location: First Colony Branch Library: 2121 Austin Parkway Sugar Land, Texas 77479
English-language learners of any level are invited to practice conversation in a friendly, relaxed environment. This conversation group meets every Tuesday. No registration required.

Monday 11/11

Veterans Day
  • Location: United States of America
A federal holiday in the United States to honor military veterans.

Tuesday 11/12

ESL Conversation Circle
  • Time: 2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
  • Location: First Colony Branch Library: 2121 Austin Parkway Sugar Land, Texas 77479
English-language learners of any level are invited to practice conversation in a friendly, relaxed environment. This conversation group meets every Tuesday. No registration required.

Friday 11/15

Tech-Help Hour
  • Time: 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
  • Location: University Branch Library: 14010 University Blvd., Sugar Land, TX 77479
Need help with email, Internet, e-readers, or other technology? Bring your questions to our Tech-Help hour for one-on-one assistance from our tech-savvy library staff. Bring your personal device or use one of the library’s computers. When you register, we will ask you what you want to learn about. The more specific you can be, the better we can assist you.

Saturday 11/16

Movies on the Square: Breakfast at Tiffany’s
  • Time: 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
  • Location: Sugar Land Town Square: 2711 Plaza Drive, Sugar Land, TX 77479
Meet us in the Plaza to watch the 1961 classic, Breakfast at Tiffany’s. Based on Truman Capote’s novel, this is the story of a young woman in New York City who meets a young man when he moves into her apartment building. He is with an older woman who is very wealthy, but he wants to be a writer. She is working as an expensive escort and searching for a rich, older man to marry.

Tuesday 11/19

ESL Conversation Circle
  • Time: 2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
  • Location: First Colony Branch Library: 2121 Austin Parkway Sugar Land, Texas 77479
English-language learners of any level are invited to practice conversation in a friendly, relaxed environment. This conversation group meets every Tuesday. No registration required.

Wednesday 11/20

University Branch Culinary Club: Leftovers
  • Time: 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
  • Location: University Branch Library: 14010 University Blvd., Sugar Land, TX 77479
Join us at University Branch Library for fun featuring food! Culinary Club is a monthly recipe exchange. Join us as we discuss our recipes and share our experiences in the kitchen! Cook up something new that fits this month’s theme – Leftovers. We invite you to bring a photo of your dish or a short video of how you prepared it, if you like. No registration required.

Thursday 11/21

World Hello Day
  • Location: Worldwide
World Hello Day began in response to the conflict between Egypt and Israel in the Fall of 1973 and has been adopted by many countries around the world. As a demonstration of the importance of personal communication for preserving peace, everyone is encouraged to greet ten people to encourage world leaders to use communication rather than force to settle conflicts.

Monday 11/25

Reel Talk: Final Account
  • Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
  • Location: University Branch Library: 14010 University Blvd., Sugar Land, TX 77479
Reel Talk is a series of documentary screenings at University Branch Library with brief discussions of the films after they are shown. This month, we’re viewing Final Account. This a powerful documentary that examines the reflections and remorse of former Nazi party members and their descendants, offering a chilling insight into the lasting impact of their actions during World War II. It runs 1 hour and 34 minutes. It is rated PG13.

Tuesday 11/26

ESL Conversation Circle
  • Time: 2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
  • Location: First Colony Branch Library: 2121 Austin Parkway Sugar Land, Texas 77479
English-language learners of any level are invited to practice conversation in a friendly, relaxed environment. This conversation group meets every Tuesday. No registration required.

Thursday 11/28

National Day of Mourning
  • Location: United States of America
A demonstration, held annually on the fourth Thursday in November, to educate the public about Native Americans, dispel misconceptions about Native American history, and raise awareness toward ongoing as well as historical struggles that tribes face.
Thanksgiving
  • Location: United States of America
A national holiday celebrated to give thanks for the blessing of the harvest and of the preceding year.

Please note that events are subject to change. Check the respective event links for the most current information from the event organizers.

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