College of Arts and Sciences, Texas Tech University

10/07/2026

The TTU Bucy Lecture Series is live!!

It is our great pleasure to announce that this year's Bucy Lecture ...

09/30/2026

Tom Sell, candidate for congressional district 19, speaks at our Pizza & Politics series about his “why” for running for office! Thanks for stopping by to see our students, Tom!

09/30/2026

🎉 Two for Two! Texas Tech chemist Dr. Joshua Tropp has earned his second prestigious Department of Defense early-career honor of 2026: the DARPA Young Faculty Award! 🔬✨
This latest award brings $822,591 from DARPA to fund his groundbreaking project: “Nanoconfined Polycondensation of Sequence-Defined Conjugated Materials Within Responsive Reticular Frameworks.”
Since 2006, DARPA’s highly competitive program has supported top early-career researchers nationwide, naming them "rising stars" capable of driving revolutionary technological leaps. Dr. Tropp's project focuses on creating programmable "molecular machines" to precisely manufacture conjugated polymers—paving the way for next-generation flexible electronics, bioelectronics, and photonic technologies. 💻⚡️
Congratulations to Dr. Tropp on this incredible achievement and building on his recent Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) Young Investigator Award! 👆🔴🖤


Chemistry & Biochemistry - Texas Tech University

09/29/2026

Meet Claire Seley, a senior biochemistry major in the College of Arts & Sciences! 🧪🔬

Claire shares how hands-on lab experience, like using an XRD machine to analyze custom powder samples, and dedicated faculty mentorship have empowered her academic journey. From office hours to undergraduate research and annual student award recognitions, our faculty are committed to helping Red Raiders succeed.
Way to go, Claire! 👆🔴⚫

Chemistry & Biochemistry - Texas Tech University

09/28/2026

At Texas Tech University, our Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry is dedicated to delivering top-tier education while pioneering research that transforms lives on a global scale. 🧪✨

Dr. Dimitri Pappas recently described Paul W. Horn Distinguished Professor and Robert A. Welch Chair Dr. Yehia Mechref as an “exemplar of research excellence and academic rigor," and his work embodies the high standards set across our entire department.

From developing advanced analytical methods to unraveling the molecular complexities of diseases like cancer and Alzheimer’s, Dr. Mechref’s recent national recognition from the American Chemical Society (ACS) highlights the world-class science happening right here in Lubbock.

Whether exploring analytical techniques, biochemical pathways, inorganic synthesis, organic reaction mechanisms, or physical and theoretical modeling, our faculty and graduate researchers are pushing boundaries in every division:
🔬 Analytical Chemistry – Advancing cutting-edge measurement technologies
🧬 Biochemistry – Investigating genes, proteins, enzymes, and metabolic processes
⚛️ Inorganic & Organic Chemistry – Crafting new materials and novel molecular structures
📐 Physical & Theoretical Chemistry – Uncovering the fundamental physical mechanics of matter

Dr. Mechref’s dedication to student mentorship and laboratory innovation reflects our collective commitment to advancing scientific discovery and establishing Texas Tech as a premier hub for research.

Learn more about how our faculty and students are shaping the future of chemical sciences: https://asttu.com/ChemBiochemResearch

Chemistry & Biochemistry - Texas Tech University

09/24/2026

📣 We’re Hiring!

The Texas Tech University Department of Physics and Astronomy is seeking applicants for two positions: Assistant Professor of Physics and Associate/Full Professor of Physics. We are seeking individuals whose research spans condensed matter physics and quantum information science.

🔗 Apply today and view the full position details:
Assistant Professor of Physics
https://asttu.com/Physics46140BR
Associate/Full Professor of Physics
https://asttu.com/Physics46141BR
APS Physics Jobs
https://asttu.com/PhysicsJobs2026

Please share with colleagues, scholars, and prospective candidates who may be interested!

09/23/2026

Look at this incredible spotlight! 🤩

We are so proud to see the Arabic Debate Club featured "among the best" in Evermore magazine!

​A massive shoutout to Mohammed Ali Alabdali for ranking 4th out of 120+ students and making the Top 10 Best Speakers list nationwide, and huge thanks to Dr. Rula Al-Hmoud for her stellar leadership and mentorship.

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