Academics
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Student Opportunities
If you're interested in Plant and Soil Science at Texas Tech University, check out our Prospective Student page for more about our department, degree programs, and what it's like to be a member of the Red Raider family.
We're looking forward to an exciting upcoming semester in PSS, and we can't wait to meet our incoming graduate students! If you're unable to attend on-campus orientation (or simply want a refresher from the comfort of your own sofa), be sure to check out our department's virtual orientation.
This annual symposium provides an invaluable opportunity for students at all stages of their programs to present their research and receive feedback from peers, faculty, staff, and external experts.
The PSS Graduate Student Council hosts an annual Seminar Series, bringing researchers, students, and industry professionals together to dig deep into topics at the forefront of current research. Learn about the upcoming seminar schedule and see videos from past presentations.
2024-25 Graduate Student Council
The PSS Graduate Student Council represents Plant and Soil Science graduate students
and addresses their interests and concerns, pursues improvements in quality of research
and education, and promotes events fostering mutual exchange of ideas and strengthening
fellowship among students. This year's officers are:
President — Sandesh Bhatta
Vice-President — Chakri Voruganti
Social Media Coordinator — Vaishnavi Varikuti
Treasurer — Katerina Vargas
Faculty Advisor — Dr. Rosalyn Shim
Follow the grad council on Facebook and Instagram for updates and events!
Student Resources
Need to travel? Reserve a room? Apply to graduate? We've collected our department's forms and guidelines in one place, so check here first:
Funding is offered through the university, college, department, and sources outside of Texas Tech. Check our running list of external scholarships regularly to keep up with new opportunities:
Only a fraction of your education will happen in the classroom; the most valuable experiences happen when you dig in and get involved. Here in PSS, there are so many ways to get started:
Want to ID a flower or find a plant that might work well in your yard? We have just the thing:
Department of Plant and Soil Science
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Address
Texas Tech University, Department of Plant and Soil Science, Box 42122, Lubbock, TX 79409 -
Phone
806.742.2838 -
Email
psstechsupport@ttu.edu