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UH’s STEM RISE Program Recognized with Insight into Diversity Magazine’s 2024 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award
Award recognizes programs that support recruitment and retention of underrepresented students into STEM fields.

teachHOUSTON Awarded $3 Million to Address STEM Teacher Shortage
Program invests in the long-term success and retention of STEM educators.

CenterPoint Energy New Teacher Academy Prepares Recent STEM Graduates for Classroom
Workshop equips participants for success as new teachers.

University of Houston Secures $1.6 Million Grant to Advance STEM Education for Underserved High School Students
Focus on students enrolled in alternative schooling systems in Houston.

Gates Foundation Awards UTeach Institute $1 Million to Prepare Much-Needed STEM Teachers for Texas
New teachHOUSTON pathway to result in 50 new secondary STEM teachers by end of three-year project.

teachHOUSTON Recognized Nationally for Efforts to Increase STEM Teacher Diversity
Insight into Diversity Magazine honors program with major award.

General Motors Supports teachHOUSTON and UH’s Third Ward Initiative
Grant includes $75,000 to teachHOUSTON.

Jacqueline Ekeoba Receives Outstanding Master Teacher Award for Dedication to Teaching STEM Disciplines
Award presented by UTeach STEM Teachers Association.


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