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STEM Series: Engineering In this episode, panelists with background in Petroleum engineering joined together to talk about their hands-on experience in the field.

A former Harmony Alum, Esat Bayar, started his own fellowship based on the influence of his childhood experiences.  The Bayar Fellowship Provides four high school students with a $220 grant, a financial knowledge curriculum, and pairs them up with a Harvard mentor. Website: https://bayarfellowship.wixsite.com/home

In this episode, we brief about small financial steps you can take in college towards a general understanding of saving money and using financial literacy as a tool to succeed. The ultimate goal is live life well and retire with dignity all while being financially secure. 

In this episode, we discussed a few general topics on Engineering. Our panelists have a background in Civil, Mechanical and Environmental Engineering. This is geared towards students who are interested in pursuing the engineering profession. 

Anh Troung, a harmony alum,  is currently pursing her first year in medical school. In this podcast, we will discuss some tips and strategies that will help students who are currently in their pre-med journey. 

In this episode, we discussed a few health care profession among kids who are interested in pursuing a career in healthcare. We were able to hear perspectives from professionals, and even a Harmony Alum. 

We had the privilege to talk about one of the opportunities out there for parents and/or adults who struggle with their literacy skills alongside Alisha Proctor, the program directer at the Literacy Council of Fort Bend County.  Website: http://www.ftbendliteracy.org

We discussed admission requirements, how to get in, different aspects of PT and future of PT.  https://twu.edu/physical-therapy/

We discussed the career opportunities, co-op options, college and career success with Assistant Director Dr. Norman . http://career.egr.uh.edu/

Sarah Castro talks about the IPAA/PESA externship offered for junior/senior high school students and college freshmen.  To apply: eec.talentlms.com/index 

Ms.Sabido and Ms.James talk about the resources offered at the UH-Downtown Academic Advising Center.  UHD: https://www.uhd.edu/academics/university-college/academic-advising/Pages/default.aspx 

Jazzib, a UH student and Harmony Alumni talks about coming out of your comfort zone. 

University of Houston and Harmony Alumni. We discussed the computer engineering, computer science, software development and related majors and topics.

In this episode, Dr.K from UH SURE program expanded on the valuable aspects of the SURE program by elaborating how the mutual relationship between business students and entrepreneurs benefit in the long run.  UH SURE Program:  https://www.bauer.uh.edu/sure/ 

On this episode of College Matters Dr. Rima Adil the intern Dean of Student Success and Academic Development spoke about the various HCC programs in relation to university transfers.  HCC offers tons of programs which allow students to rapidly gain experience and transfer to the programs. 

In this episode, Credit Specialist CEO of Crofton Credit Consulting Firm Monica Crofton discussed about basics of credit, how to start credit, what to do, what not to do.  www.croftoncreditconsulting.com  

In this episode, Scholarship Program Director Jamie Voskamp gave valuable information about Houston Rodeo Scholarships and opportunities. Did you know that Rodeo gave out about $500,000,000 in scholarships and grants. https://www.rodeohouston.com/Educational-Support/Scholarships/Apply

On this episode of College Matters we hosted a podcast with Jennifer Bell the Business Developmental Manager of Advancial Credit Union. The topic for discussion was an introduction to understanding financial well-being and forming a long term plan for future planning. Understanding loans, healthy debt, as well as gauging personal financial capabilities in regards to life style choices. 

In this episode, we visited Texas State Technical College and discussed their skill based programs with the recruitment Coordinator Ms. Yulonda Durst. https://www.tstc.edu/ 

On this weeks episode of College Matters we had as our guest speaker Winni Zhang, the Executive director of SWAG To College Mentoring Program! Ms. Zheng was the President of the Student Government at UH! She will talk about what traits we look for in leaders today, and how to become a leader!