Systems Resilience & Adaptability 

Semi-arid West Texas is the perfect living laboratory to study climate conditions that face communities around the world. Texas Tech researchers are developing drought-tolerant crops, water treatment and conservation technologies, and more to ensure communities continue to thrive in the face of extreme weather events. 

Resilience Research

Powering Our Future

A sustainable energy future requires a comprehensive approach: from fossil fuels to renewables.   

Powering Our Future is a holistic energy approach that advances cost-effective solutions that interface with next-generation energy systems demands. Texas Tech researchers are working towards energy independence for the state of Texas.

Energy Research

Advancing One Health

The health of people, animals, and the environment is intertwined. A health hazard for people may likely be a health hazard for animals. The health of animals, whether livestock or pets, plays an integral role in the health of humans. And a change in the environment can affect all living things, from people to animals to plants. Texas Tech University and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center are building bridges between physicians, veterinarians, environmental scientists, engineers, nutritionists and public health professionals to improve and defend the health and well-being of all species. 

One Health Research

 

Rural & Urban Development 

Here in West Texas, we see firsthand the successes and struggles of both rural and urban communities. Texas Tech researchers from science, technology, education, innovation, and health work to create dynamic impacts that reach beyond our university and our region. These efforts require collaboration between the Texas Tech University system and local communities, civic organizations, and industry leaders in order for all of us to succeed. 

Community Resilience Research