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Problem-Solving from a Lowrider Perspective

By Robert D. Waller | April 22, 2008

Lubbock — Crouched behind a pair of ape-hanger handlebars, the view from a lowrider bike is one of cool individuality. But for students at Atkins Middle School, the challenge of designing and building a lowrider bike has brought a new perspective for solving problems in the classroom to the custom cruisers.

Chandler, Committee to Create State K-12 Engineering Standards

By Margaret Martinez | February 28, 2008

John Chandler, Ph.D., a director of the T-STEM Center, has been chosen to serve on the work group committee to create new state K-12 engineering standards for the Texas Education Agency.
Talkmitt Receives 2007 Skoog Cup

By Robert D. Waller | November 16, 2007

Susan Talkmitt, the associate director of curriculum and instruction for the T-STEM Center, was named the 2007 Skoog Cup recipent by Texas science educators for her significant contributions to science education.
Halliburton Awards Grant to T-STEM Center

September 12, 2007

Recognizing a university-level commitment to K-12 science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education, Halliburton has awarded the Texas Tech University T-STEM Center $30,000 in foundation funding to continue the center's outreach efforts.
Fontenot Named Service-Learning Mentor

August 27, 2007

Dean Fontenot, a director of the T-STEM Center, has been selected as a Service-Learning Faculty Fellows Mentor for the 2007-2008 academic year by the Texas Tech University Teaching, Learning and Technology Center.
Lubbock Students Take Top Honors in State Engineering Contest

By Robert D. Waller | July 9, 2007

Students from Dunbar Middle School placed first, second and third in the Texas Alliance for Minorities in Engineering's state-wide poster and essay competition.