University of Houston, Clear Lake

University of Houston-Clear Lake is a public, student-centered research university serving more than 7,700 students through undergraduate, graduate, and select doctoral programs. In the Clear Lake area of Houston, it is adjacent to NASA’s Johnson Space Center and near the Houston Spaceport, placing corporate R&D teams within a mature aerospace and high-technology ecosystem. An Office of Strategic Partnerships serves as a primary interface for business, industry, government, and community partners, while university centers and faculty collaborations connect organizations with applied research, student talent, and technical services. The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs supports external awards, including funding from NASA, NSF, and other competitive federal sponsors.