UH’s campus learning center, LAUNCH, offers free online tutoring and will hold various 50-minute in-person or online workshops each week.

LAUNCH Tutoring

Information on LAUNCH’s peer tutoring services and the tutoring schedule is posted on this webpage.

Questions? Contact launch@central.uh.edu

LAUNCH Workshops

Upcoming Topic:

• Time Management: Strategies for Finals to Ace your Exams, Wed, 11/20, 3 pm

Register for Workshops: www.uh.edu/ussc/launch/workshops/. Then, follow the instructions.

Problems Registering or Questions? Email launch@central.uh.edu

NSM’s Scholar Enrichment Program (SEP) offers free tutoring to UH students enrolled in the science, computer science and mathematics courses listed on the Scholar Enrichment Program Tutor Schedule.

Tutoring is available for:

Hours: Mon-Fri, 9 am–5 pm

Location: University Libraries, Room 56

Enter through the southeast entrance at the back of the M.D. Anderson Library across from the Student Center. Go down the stairs and to the far hallway. Turn right, just past the Technology Commons front desk.

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. Some applications are open already, others will open closer to the end of the year. Here are just a few examples of the 30+ opportunities listed on the page:

• Mickey Leland Environmental Internship Program - Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
• Houston Methodist Summer Undergraduate Research Institute
• M.D. Anderson UPWARDS Summer Program
• Department of Energy Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships
• Harvard Forest Summer Research Program in Ecology
• QEM Talent Development and Innovation in Sciences Summer Internship
• 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 will complete one module each semester. The modules are concise and provide best practices to students.

• Pathways Module I: Career Path (includes 4-year career plan) & Collegiate Professionalism (Opened 10/1/2024)
• Pathways Module II: Resume & Cover Letter Writing (Opens Spring 2025)
• Pathways Module III: LinkedIn and Personal Branding
• Pathways Module IV: Interviewing
• Pathways Module V: Networking
• Pathways Module VI: Certifications, Licensing, Graduate Studies
• Pathways Module VII: Targeted Job Searching
• Pathways Module VIII: College Exit Strategy (Opens Spring 2025)

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 a.m. and 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Students who complete all eight modules will receive a Career Readiness Certification.

PathwaysToScience.org has numerous scholarships and fellowships posted as well as 600+ research internships and opportunities. These include undergraduate level funding opportunities with an emphasis on increasing diversity in STEM. They also have tips and resources for applying:
pathwaystoscience.org/Undergrads.aspx

Considering Graduate School?
If you are considering graduate school, search FULLY FUNDED graduate programs in a variety of disciplines, and view resources on applying: pathwaystoscience.org/Grad.aspx

Need Help?
If you need help finding a program that’s a good fit, please feel free to email Liv Detrick, Senior Advisor, The Institute for Broadening Participation at ldetrick@ibparticipation.org for assistance.

DAAD RISE is a summer internship program for undergraduate students. It offers unique opportunities for students to work with research groups at universities and top research institutions across Germany for a period of 2-to-3 months. Interns are matched with doctoral students whom they assist and who serve as their mentors. The working language will be English. About 300 scholarships are available.

Eligibility

• Open to full-time students at a U.S. university/college who will have completed at least two years of a degree program by the time of the internship placement.
• Knowledge of German is helpful but not required for most positions.
• Applications welcome from all qualified individuals in the fields of biology, chemistry, physics, earth sciences, and engineering.

Benefits

• Monthly stipend to cover everyday costs
• Professional relationships for lifelong networking
• International community of scholars and researchers
• Career building experience

Next Steps
For specific questions and feedback on materials, potential applicants should email Dr. Ben Rayder, btrayder@Central.UH.EDU, in the Office of Undergraduate Research and Major Awards to arrange an advising appointment.

More Information and Application Details

Application Deadline: Sat, Nov 30