The Clark Scholars Program at Texas Tech University is an intensive seven-week summer research program for highly accomplished high school juniors and seniors. Scholars work closely with Texas Tech faculty on hands-on research projects across a wide range of disciplines, from STEM to the humanities. In addition to research, students participate in seminars, discussions, and community service, gaining exposure to both academic and professional development. The program is highly selective and provides a unique opportunity to experience life as a university researcher.
Designing studies, testing hypotheses, and drawing evidence-based conclusions.
Evaluating information carefully before drawing a conclusion or making a decision.
Breaking down a challenge and working through it methodically to a solution.
Gathering and evaluating information systematically to answer a question.
Guiding a group toward a shared goal and keeping everyone moving together.
Delivering ideas clearly and confidently in front of an audience.
Students work directly with faculty on research projects, experiencing academic research and university life firsthand.
Hands-on research projects across disciplines provide foundational experience in scientific inquiry and research methodology.
Research projects involving data collection and analysis develop skills central to data science work.
Intensive research across STEM disciplines builds core competencies for environmental science careers.
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