STEM Center for Outreach, Research & Education
The mission of STEM CORE is to integrate and deepen the impact of STEM education, outreach, and research in West Texas and the Lubbock region.
Community
Family STEM Night
Family STEM Night is a free annual event for K-12 students and their families, offering interactive STEM activities with TTU students, faculty, and staff. With over 40 vendors and community partners, it’s a fun-filled evening of discovery and exploration—don’t miss our next event! Coming soon on Nov. 6th!
3rd - 5th STEM Nights
Give your kids a hands-on STEM experience filled with fun and learning! During Professional Development breaks, STEM CORE offers engaging programs for 3rd–5th graders, each focused on a different STEM topic to spark curiosity and exploration. Families can register for one or both sessions, but space is limited to 25 students per session.
STEM Excursions
Let STEM CORE customize a STEM Excursion on the Texas Tech University campus for your classroom, blending STEM activities to engage 3rd-12th grade students with hands-on experiences alongside faculty and graduate students.
STEM Traveling Labs
New Traveling Lab reservations open August 1. Teachers, be sure to check out our descriptions and reserve your lab for next academic year!
Students
The Undergraduate STEM Center
The Undergraduate STEM Center (USTEM) is back and better than ever! Find us in Experimental Sciences Building 1, Room 125! 7:45am - 9:30pm
Get Involved
Opportunities available for undergraduate students to participate in STEM CORE events and outreach. Join us in supporting STEM education in the community!
Faculty
Grant Assistance
STEM CORE offers grant assistance through consultation on proposal development, providing letters of support or collaboration, facilitating faculty network connections, and potentially collaborating as Co-PIs or key personnel on projects.
President's STEM Mentoring Academy
The President's STEM Mentoring Academy (PSMA) is a program designed to support faculty mentoring STEM students by providing resources and fostering a collaborative environment. New Cohort starting soon!
Membership
STEM CORE Membership offers Texas Tech University faculty and staff opportunities to engage closely with STEM CORE staff and Associate Directors, participating in educational and outreach activities, pursuing grants, and contributing to STEM scholarship.
Get Involved
Stay updated on upcoming volunteer opportunities with STEM CORE, where faculty and organizations can engage with the community and contribute meaningfully.
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STEM CORE
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Address
1008 Canton Ave. Lubbock, TX 79409-1087 -
Phone
806.742.0218 -
Email
stem-core@ttu.edu