A new wind research facility at Texas Tech University was commissioned today (July 9). Officials from Texas Tech, Department of Energy, Sandia National Laboratories, Vestas and Group NIRE were present at the new Scaled Wind Farm Technology (SWiFT) facility to mark the occasion.
TTU Research: Feelings of Fullness, Satiety Affected by Fat Composition
July 8, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Feelings of Fullness, Satiety Affected by Fat Composition
Foods rich in certain fatty acids can have different effects.
TTU Congressional Interns Selected for Summer
July 5, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Texas Tech University named 11 students to serve as congressional interns during the summer.
Recent TTU Graduate Receives Fulbright Award
July 2, 2013 by Leave a Comment
A recent graduate from Texas Tech University received a scholarship from the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State.
TTU Study Discovers Doubling of Cancer Risks
June 28, 2013 by Leave a Comment
LUBBOCK – Science knows that arsenic and estrogen can cause cancer. At certain very low levels, the chemicals offer little to no threats to human health. However, new research conducted by Texas Tech University scientists has found that low doses of both chemicals together – even at levels low enough to be considered “safe” for humans if they were on their own – can cause cancer in prostate cells.
9 TTU Faculty Receive Fulbright Awards
June 27, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Nine Texas Tech University faculty members accepted grants from the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program for the 2013-2014 academic year. According to the Fulbright Program’s archives beginning in 1998, this is the most grants awarded to Texas Tech faculty members in the university’s history.
NWS Promotes Lightning Safety Week
June 25, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The National Weather Service (NWS) has designated June 23-29, 2013 as Lightning Awareness Week. This is an annual safety campaign designed to promote lightning awareness and safety. Each year, the National Weather Service, local Emergency Management Coordinators, and other local officials join together to recognize Lightning Safety Awareness Week.
TTU Student & NASA Astronaut Greets Area Teachers
June 24, 2013 by Leave a Comment
NASA Astronaut Joe Acaba, who currently is a distance learning graduate student at Texas Tech University, spoke with area middle school math and science teachers today (June 24) at the Fourth Annual (MS)2 Conference at the International Cultural Center.
Texas Tech Among Top 10 Most Underrated Colleges
June 20, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Texas Tech University came in at number six on Business Insider’s 25 most underrated colleges list.
TTU Meat Science Academic Quiz Bowl Team takes National Title
June 20, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Texas Tech University’s Meat Science Academic Quiz Bowl Team earned the title of National Champions at the 66th Reciprocal Meat Conference (RMC) June 16-19 in Auburn, Ala.
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