Tai-Yen Chen (IMAGE) University of Houston Caption Tai-Yen Chen, University of Houston assistant professor of chemistry, has earned a $979,019 CAREER Award from the National Science Foundation. Chen will use the support to create new STEM education opportunities for UH students and further his research into the root causes of degenerative diseases affecting the brain. Credit Credit University of Houston Usage Restrictions Credit University of Houston License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.