Undergraduate Student Opportunities
Events and opportunities appearing in the NSM Undergraduate Update will be listed on this page. New listings are added regularly.
Tutoring
UH’s campus learning center, LAUNCH, offers free in-person tutoring and will hold various 50-minute workshops each week via MS Teams.
LAUNCH Tutoring
Information on LAUNCH’s tutoring services is available on this webpage. Sessions are held Mon-Fri at Cougar Village 1, N109. Questions? Contact launch@central.uh.edu.
LAUNCH Workshops
Upcoming Topics: (See Full Schedule)
- GRIT: Develop a Growth Mindset to Reach Your Goals, Thu, 4/11, 11 am
- Time Management Strategies for Finals to Ace Your Exams, Thu, 4/18, 2 pm
To Register for Workshops: Download MS Teams in Office 365 and enter code umt0dfa to attend the workshop (that is a zero in the middle). Workshops Page
Problems Registering or Questions? Email launch@central.uh.edu.
NSM’s Scholar Enrichment Program (SEP) offers free walk-in tutoring to UH students enrolled in the courses listed on the Scholar Enrichment Program Tutor Schedule. Tutoring is available for:
- Biology II
- General Biochemistry I
- Microbiology
- Genetics
- Chemistry I, II
- Organic Chemistry I, II
- General Physics I, II
- University Physics I, II
- College Algebra
- Precalculus
- Calculus I, II, III
- Intro to Programming
- Data Structures
- Computer Science & Programming
Learn more about the tutoring centers available through the various NSM departments.
Careers & Career Fairs
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
UH’s HPE Data Science Institute is launching a new Micro-Credentialing Program in Data Science. These free classes are open to all students, culminating in a micro-credential that can be placed on networking pages.
To receive the Micro-credential badge, complete the courses listed below in any semester. These courses will neither affect your GPA nor appear in your transcripts.
Four Courses:
- Principles of Data Management Badge
- Scientific Programming with Python Badge
- Data Visualization using Paraview & Tableau Badge
- Introduction to Machine Learning Badge
Questions: contact@hpedsi.uh.edu
Kscholastic Tutoring Company is seeking academic tutors for a variety of subjects for K-12 students.
- Flexible scheduling
- Houston-area in-person tutoring (must have a personal vehicle)
- Must be available 3 evenings a week
- Must be available until the end of the school year (May 31, 2024)
Starting Pay: $30/hour
Learn More: Visit www.kscholastic.com
To Apply: Send your resume and a statement of interest to karla@kscholastic.com.
Internships/Fellowships
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.