Texas Tech Chemical Engineering Researchers Awarded CPRIT Grant to Develop an AI-Model to Overcome Challenges in Identifying Circulating Tumor Cells

Jul 6, 2026

The goal for this CPRIT High Impact/High Risk grant project is to develop a platform that can be integrated in research labs to study fundamental cancer biology related to CTCs, as well as in clinical settings that profile CTC subtypes to assist cancer diagnosis and treatment.

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Texas Tech Assistant Professor Skilled in Energy Transformation, Mentorship

Jun 8, 2026

Joe Gauthier has received funding from the National Science Foundation to study a key element of producing hydrogen gas and improve STEM education.

A Texas Tech Project Aims to Make Pedestrians and Rural Intersections Safer

Apr 28, 2026

A new traffic pilot project recently received a nearly $1.75 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to address pedestrian-involved and failure-to-yield crashes.

Engineering, Law Shine for Texas Tech in U.S. News & World Report Rankings

Apr 16, 2026

The rating of the best graduate programs in the U.S. has Texas Tech improving in both areas, while education and engineering both rank in the top third.

Texas Tech Computer Science Professor Receives NSF CAREER Award for Research to Optimize Data Privacy and Utility

Jul 13, 2026

This prestigious award supports early-career faculty in integrating education and research to establish a strong foundation for career development within their field.

Post Future Red Raiders Earn Scholarships

Jun 8, 2026

Five new graduates have received the competitive award given by the school.

Texas Tech Receives $4.5 Million Grant to Advance Semiconductor Research

May 20, 2026

Engineering faculty will pursue development of wide/ultrawide bandgap semiconductors for use in harsh environments, to improve communications and more.

A Texas Tech Project Aims to Make Pedestrians and Rural Intersections Safer

Apr 28, 2026

A new traffic pilot project recently received a nearly $1.75 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to address pedestrian-involved and failure-to-yield crashes.

2026 Distinguished Engineers Award Recipients Announced

May 6, 2026

The Edward E. Whitacre Jr. College of Engineering celebrates esteemed alumni with the Distinguished Engineer Awards.

Texas Tech Faculty Members Selected for Teaching Academy

Apr 22, 2026

Texas Tech University has selected two faculty members from its engineering programs for membership in the university’s Teaching Academy

Texas Tech's Space Raiders Win 1st at International Rocket Engineering Competition

Jul 13, 2026

The Space Raiders, a team of 25 students from the Edward E. Whitacre Jr. College of Engineering’s Raider Aerospace Society, brought home a First Place win from the International Rocket Engineering Competition (IREC) held in Midland, Texas, in June 2026.

TTU Mechanical Engineering Student Team Wins Best Prototype Award at NASA’s Human Lander Challenge 2026

Jul 9, 2026

NASA opened the competition to engage students to help enhance functionality on the Environmental Control Life Support System (ECLSS) within the Human Lander for future Artemis missions.

2026 Distinguished Engineers Award Recipients Announced

May 6, 2026

The Edward E. Whitacre Jr. College of Engineering celebrates esteemed alumni with the Distinguished Engineer Awards.

Engineering, Law Shine for Texas Tech in U.S. News & World Report Rankings

Apr 16, 2026

The rating of the best graduate programs in the U.S. has Texas Tech improving in both areas, while education and engineering both rank in the top third.