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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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 […]

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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 […]

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Whitacre College of Engineering Tea

Committed to bridging the gap in STEM and reaching historically underserved populations, the Whitacre College of Engineering Tea is an event for 3rd and 4th grade students and their families, developed to increase each child’s self-efficacy in their STEM skills and create an interest in STEM fields of study and careers. Along with hands-on activities […]

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BOOSTING Engineering Science and Technology (BEST) Robotics

The Whitacre College of Engineering Robotics Program hosts the West Texas Boosting Engineering, Science, and Technology BEST robotics competition for middle school and high school students annually every Fall. School participation is free and any school is eligible to participate regardless of socioeconomic status, size, or location. The majority of materials necessary for participation are […]

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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 […]

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