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 […]
Sustainable Development Goal: 4 Quality Education
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 […]
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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Whitacre College of Engineering Junior Engineering Clubs
Whitacre College of Engineering Junior Engineering Clubs allow 5th grade students to explore different fields of engineering, engage in real world, hands-on STEM activities, receive mentoring, and experience Texas Tech University culture. Junior Engineering clubs work to help each club member build self-efficacy in their abilities through the attainment of new knowledge and skills related […]
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Solar Schools Project
A 2016 report on Energy and Water Efficiency measures developed to be applied to buildings of the public-school network, as the result of the partnership of Belo Horizonte municipality and the World Bank, pointed out they are supposed to entice an economy equivalent to 48% of expenditures with energy costs. This represents a very substantial […]
Sullivan County COVID-19 Needs Assessment
Sullivan responded and continues to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. A community needs assessment was performed through the SOWK382 course in partnership with United Way of the Wabash Valley. The needs assessment revealed how the community has responded in relation to mental health and addiction, food, schooling, and stability. The assessment reveals how Sullivan should […]
2021 Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival at Ramirez Elementary School
TTU Chinese Language and Area Studies program partnered with the Chinese Language Program at Ramirez Elementary School at the start of the Fall 2021 academic semester. TTU Chinese language program will support the Chinese language teaching and culture promotion at Ramirez. Ramirez will offer teaching opportunities for the students from the CHIN4300 Chinese Language and […]
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Tech Terrace Mural Project
In 2019, at a Tech Terrace Neighborhood Association meeting, it was brought to attention that the Lubbock Power & Light substation on Elgin Avenue created an unpleasant eyesore. After consulting with city officials, it was decided that a mural could be painted on the walls surrounding the building. Professor Andrew Martin of the TTU School […]