Texas Tech University - Whitacre College of Engineering

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Join Research Commercialization at Texas Tech and the Texas Tech University - Edward E. Whitacre, Jr. College of Engineering for a special watch party of the 2026 Corporate IP Roundtable featuring Sudeepto Roy, VP of Engineering at Qualcomm.

This event is hosted by the United States Intellectual Property Alliance - USIPA, Global Intellectual Property Alliance (GLIPA), Intellectual Property Owners Association (IPO), and the National Academy of Inventors.

Broadcast live from Qualcomm HQ in San Diego, this intimate and leadership-focused fireside chat will explore how global innovation ecosystems are built at the intersection of 5G, IoT, AI, and intellectual property, and how strategic IP drives real-world ex*****on and commercialization.

If you are involved in innovation, research, commercialization, legal, IP, entrepreneurship, product development, or R&D, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

📅 Wednesday, June 10
🕑 2:00 PM PT | 5:00 PM ET
📍 Additional details upon RSVP.

RSVP by messaging Jennifer Souter or by email at [email protected] to attend the local watch party at Texas Tech University and for more details on further virtual attendance options.

Calling all Engineering Alumni!

Come meet the Dean and the department chairs in San Francisco, California!

Reconnect and network with fellow alumni and enjoy light refreshments and beverages!

To our RSVP, please click this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TTUSanFran2026

TTU Engineers Earn $4.5 Million for Semiconductor Development

The Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund has awarded a group of Texas Tech engineers nearly $4.5 million for the research and development of advanced semiconductor materials.

As modern electronics continue to improve in performance, so does the need for semiconductor innovation. Semiconductors are the building blocks of microchips and computer processors that help power our communities, from consumer technology to the aerospace and security industries. This funding will support scientific development and drive economic impact by training the next-generation of technicians in this field.

Led by Dr. Stephen Bayne, executive director of the Texas Tech University - Critical Infrastructure Security Institute (CISI) and vice president of national security for Texas Tech, the team includes Drs. Ayrton Bernussi, Argenis Bilbao, Rui He, Ravi Joshi, Taewoo Kim, Donald Lie, and Hieu P. Nguyen.

Learn more: https://www.ttu.edu/now/posts/2026/05/texas-tech-receives-4-5-million-grant-to-advance-semiconductor-research.php

Texas Tech University - Whitacre College of Engineering

Congratulations to the May 2026 graduates of the Edward E. Whitacre Jr. College of Engineering at Texas Tech University!

Last week we celebrated the hard work, perseverance and innovation that brought you to this milestone.

From late nights in the lab to senior design projects, internships and lifelong friendships, your time at Texas Tech has prepared you to lead, create and make an impact in the engineering profession and beyond.

We are proud of all you have accomplished and cannot wait to see where your future takes you.

Wherever the road leads next, you will always be part of the Red Raider engineering family.

Wreck ’Em forever, Class of 2026! 🎓❤️🖤

Looking back on last Friday's Honors Convocation for our engineering grad students.

Thank you to the Dean, Associate Deans, the Engineering Opportunities Center, our Engineering Ambassadors, our guest speaker/Alumni Ryan Hanford, our grad student speakers and most of all the graduate students.

From Here, It's Possible!

Here's to the memories and the bright futures ahead! 🌟🎓

Congratulations to our May 2026 Banner Bearer for the Whitacre College of Engineering, Kirsten Kuper!

A senior in the Department of Chemical Engineering - Whitacre College of Engineering with a minor in bioengineering, Kirsten has made a lasting impact through her involvement in the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, Raider Catholic, and TTU Bands and Community Ensembles.

“My favorite thing about Chemical Engineering is the small class sizes because I feel like I have gotten to know and become friends with everyone throughout my time here. There’s a great community within the department.”

Following graduation from Texas Tech University, Kirsten will begin her career as a contact engineer with ExxonMobil in Baton Rouge.

Congratulations, Kirsten, and Wreck ’Em! ❤️🖤