VISTAS MAGAZINE
Winter 2004
Undergraduate students at Texas Tech University have opportunities, unmatched in the institution's history, to pursue research projects with scholars across both the university and health sciences center campuses from day one of university life. Having a 30-year old track record in involving undergraduates in the sciences, mathematics and engineering, Texas Tech is extending those unique prospects to undergraduates, and even younger K-12 students, to research in the humanities and social sciences, as well.
The positive effects of placing a young student under the wings of a scholar and mentor are many, not only for each individual undergraduate student, but for the researchers who are involving these bright youthful minds in their work.
- VISTAS Editor
WINTER 2004 :: Volume 12 :: Number 1
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THE EARLY EXPLORERS Undergraduates working with established scholars in the quest for new knowledge. |
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REAPING WHAT YOU SOW Knowing research is just as important as understanding the steps to plowing the field. |
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POLLS OF POLITICS Students are learning how political polls are conducted so they can asses their accuracy. |
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FLIGHT OF FANCY "Science: It's a Girl Thing" provides girls with an opportunity to experience experimental science.. |
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WATER, WATER EVERYWHERE?
Young researchers are using powerful GIS technology to make water management in Texas more efficient.
THE MILLENNIAL COLLECTION
Rick Dingus wanted to share with his photography students the enthusiasm for discovery that accompanies research.
GUIDED DISCOVERY
Spurring the intellectual curiosity of students is the goal of the Honors College.
NATIONAL ASSETS
Darin Bell is an example of why the Goldwater Scholars Program is succeeding in its mission to create a national asset of scientists.
FIRST DEGREE
The McNair Scholars Program at Tech gives first-generation students the opportunity to conduct research.
THE YOUNG INVESTIGATORS
For 12 years, high school juniors and seniors have ventured to the Texas Tech campus for the Clark Scholars Program.
