Upcoming Event

April 2026

You are invited to Texas Tech's 8th Annual Discoveries to Impact (DTI) Conference!

Join us for a month-long celebration of research, engagement, innovation, and startups as we showcase the best of the best in West Texas throughout April 2026.

This year’s Discoveries to Impact Month features an exciting lineup, including:

A dynamic keynote luncheon & Startup Expo
The 18th Annual TTU Undergraduate Research Conference
CISER's 34th Undergraduate Research Scholars Banquet
The Engaged Scholarship Awards Banquet
The thrilling Texas Tech Accelerator Competition
And much more!

Don't miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and celebrate groundbreaking discoveries.

Full Schedule

Startup Week

Research Week

Engagement Week

Innovation Week

About Us

Our Partners

Discoveries to Impact brings together the best of the best in West Texas! From researchers and scholars to innovators and entrepreneurs, this partnership has fostered a unique experience on Texas Tech campus. DTI is made possible through the exciting partnership between the Center for Transformative Undergraduate Experiences (TrUE), the Innovation Hub at Research Park, the Center for Integration of STEM Education and Research (CISER), and Outreach and Engagement. To learn more about each of our partners, click the logos below.

Our Sponsors

We are so grateful to our sponsors for making the sixth annual Discoveries to Impact conference possible! Their generous contributions allow us to do what we do best- showcasing our students, staff, and faculty's impact on the well-being of our society and the future of humankind. To our sponsors listed below, thank you.