STEM Center for Outreach, Research & Education
The mission of STEM CORE is to integrate and deepen the impact and intersectionality of STEM education, outreach, & research in West Texas and the Lubbock region.
Community
STEM Excursions
Let STEM Core customize a STEM Excursion on the Texas Tech University campus for your classroom, blending STEAM activities to engage 3rd-12th grade students with hands-on experiences alongside faculty and graduate students.
STEM Traveling Labs
New to STEM CORE, Traveling Labs bring fully equipped, TEKS-aligned STEM activities to elementary, middle, and high school classrooms across Lubbock and the South Plains, offering updated and new labs for the upcoming academic year.
Family STEM Night
Family STEM Night is a free, annual event for K-12 students and families to engage in hands-on STEM activities alongside TTU students, faculty, and staff, featuring over 40 vendors and community partners; join us for fun and exploration at our next event!
Tech Savvy
Tech Savvy is a one-day STEM Conference for middle school students featuring hands-on workshops to explore STEM careers, with opportunities for parents and teachers to participate in workshops designed to support students in their STEM education journey.
STEM Challenge
TTU/LISD Middle School STEM Challenge is a weeklong competition where Lubbock ISD middle schools collaborate with Texas Tech University to design and build modes of transportation, culminating in a race day where students test and race their creations.
Students
TTU BAT-LSAMP
The Bridges Across Texas Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (BAT-LSAMP) is a collaborative effort among five Texas institutions to support underrepresented students earning STEM degrees. The program prioritizes academic support, mentoring, access to STEM resources, and social support.
The USTEM Center
The Undergraduate STEM (USTEM) Center is a resource open to all undergraduate STEM students, offering a conducive environment for both individual study and collaborative learning, equipped with essential amenities like computers, printers, and charging stations to support your academic success.
SACNAS
The TTU SACNAS (Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science) Chapter aims to expand opportunities for underrepresented minorities by promoting science education, career advancement, and offering resources like internships and scholarships.
USDA REEU Nutrition BEST
The USDA REEU Nutrition BEST program funds underrepresented students from South Plains College (SPC) and Texas Tech University (TTU) to conduct bench and/or community-based research in nutrition, agriculture, health, and obesity prevention.
Get Involved
STEM CORE frequently offers volunteer opportunities for individuals and organizations to connect with the community. Stay tuned for upcoming chances to get involved!
Faculty
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.
President's STEM Mentoring Academy
The President's STEM Mentoring Academy (PSMA) is a program designed to support faculty in mentoring STEM undergraduate students by providing resources and fostering a collaborative environment.
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.
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
2515 15th Street Room # 203, Lubbock, TX 79409 -
Phone
806.742.0218 -
Email
stem-core@ttu.edu