Durante el segundo semestre del 2021 se llevó a cabo la Conferencia de las Naciones Unidas sobre el Cambio Climático (COP26), donde 197 países suscribieron el Pacto Climático de Glasgow. Dentro de los diversos compromisos se encuentra el controlarla deforestación y reducirlas emisiones de CO2 y metano. Se busca que la década del 2020 sea […]
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Promoting Child Development, Inclusion, and Health through Natural Learning
The Coalition for Natural Learning (CNL) is a collaboration between Texas Tech University faculty, Texas state agencies, departments, and organizations. The coalition was created as a more formalized recognition of the ongoing multidisciplinary efforts between Dr. Kristi Gaines (Department of Design), Dr. Malinda Colwell (Human Development and Family Studies), Dr. Charles Klein, and Dr. Muntazar […]
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CASNR Matador Institute of Leadership Engagement Program
Texas Tech’s Davis College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (CASNR) began an innovative program to engage promising young adults with outstanding leaders in agricultural policy, natural resources, industry relations, and entrepreneurship. In an effort to address the increasing need for emerging leaders to fully understand the diverse issues, challenges, and opportunities affecting agriculture and […]
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Zero Waste Symposium
Centre for Global Sustainability Studies (CGSS) Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) has collaborated with Penang Green Council (PGC) to organise a symposium on zero waste to enhance students’ and community’s understanding on zero waste. The symposium was successfully organised on 13th November 2021 via online platform at Facebook@usmcgss. CGSS USM and PGC have invited a few […]
Waste to Wealth Workshop
Centre for Global Sustainability Studies (CGSS) Universiti Sains Malaysia has collaborated with Penang Green Council (PGC) to organise a workshop on Waste to Wealth to increase community knowledge and awareness on waste management and train the community to practice waste management at home and in daily life. With the guidance from CGSS and PGC, this […]
Lubbock Children’s Literature and Film Festival
The Lubbock Children’s Literature and Film Festival (LCLFF) is a community-oriented celebration of children’s literature and film that intends to contribute to local and regional youth-based arts programming and raise awareness of reading and viewing as family-centered events. Their goal is to bring families from Lubbock and across the South Plains together to promote children’s […]
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Snow School
Mt. Baker Snow School is a cooperative program between Mt. Baker Ski Area, Northwest Avalanche Center, Western Washington University and the U.S. Forest Service. Mt. Baker Snow School is an outdoor winter learning adventure combining applied science education with snowshoe- powered exploration. Middle and high school students and their teachers engage in research and hands-on […]
Get Excited About Robotics (GEAR)
The Whitacre College of Engineering Robotics Program hosts the Get Excited about Robotics (GEAR) annual robotics competition. The program provides an exciting hands-on LEGO robotics challenge for elementary and middle school students at no costs to participating schools. GEAR works to increase interest in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) disciplines. Teams of 3-5 students […]
STEM Family Fun Nights
STEM Family Fun Nights encourage families to work together to engineer solutions to solve fun, hands-on STEM challenges. These family friendly events are held at Lubbock public libraries and are free of charge to all participants. Designed to create an interest in STEM, these events also provide tips and tools that families can use to […]
Whitacre College of Engineering Community Engineering Fair
The Whitacre College of Engineering Community Engineering Fair coincides each year with National Engineers Week in February. Held at the Lubbock Science Spectrum, this event draws around 1500 community members each year and is designed to educate the public about the contributions that engineers make to society and show educational and career pathways into the […]
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