The CASNR research program is recognized nationally and globally for excellence in discovery and delivery of knowledge on current and emerging aspects of the food, fiber, natural resources, environmental sciences, management, and planning disciplines. In keeping with research that addresses regional issues with national and global impact, CASNR promotes and supports multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary, and inter-institutional research programs.
These programs address "real world" issues faced by producers, processors and consumers of food, fiber and natural resources. This allows the research to support programs in areas contributing to the local and regional workforce, sustainable economic and social development, and growth.
Research Highlights
CASNR boasts unparalleled and innovative research enterprise at its best:
- Emphasis on problem solving research
- Over one-half of the research funding is dedicated to multi-disciplinary research
- Technology development and commercialization receives significant focus
- Research revenue per faculty member is $132,000
- CASNR leverages $1 of state line-item funds for over $4 of sponsored funds
- Sponsored funding generated per faculty in CASNR is the highest of any college at Texas Tech University
Major Research Thrusts
Research programs within CASNR are diverse and include:
- Biotechnology and precision agriculture
- Sustainable agricultural production and management systems
- Food safety, security, and quality
- Processing and value-added products
- Natural resource management and planning
- Agricultural marketing, trade and policy analysis
- Human and social capital
- Technology Transfer