Texas Tech University (Texas Tech, Tech, or TTU) is a public research university in Lubbock, Texas. Established on February 10, 1923 (1923-02-10), and called Texas Technological College until 1969, it is the flagship institution of the five-institution Texas Tech University System. As of Fall 2022, the university is the sixth-largest in Texas. With over 25% of its undergraduate student population identifying as Hispanic, Texas Tech is a designated Hispanic-serving institution (HSI).
Texas Tech University's Chemistry Department in Lubbock, TX offers comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs in chemistry and biochemistry. Established in 1925, the department provides a strong foundation in chemical principles with a significant emphasis on hands-on research, encouraging student involvement early on. Supported by state-of-the-art facilities like the new Academic Sciences Building and core instrumentation for NMR, mass spectrometry, and X-ray diffraction, students and faculty engage in diverse research across analytical, biochemical, inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry. Ranked among the top 100 chemistry schools nationally and top 10 in Texas, the department fosters a collaborative and inclusive environment, preparing graduates for successful careers and advanced studies in various scientific fields.
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