Program Overview

CISER: Center for Integration of STEM Education and Research

The Center for Integration of STEM Education and Research (CISER) is a program at Texas Tech University that focuses on integrating STEM education and research.

General Information

CISER provides various resources and opportunities for students, including:

• History of CISER
• CISER Donations
• CISER Assessment
• Vision, Values, and Goals
• Important Links
• Blanton Scholarship
• Christopher Rodriguez Legacy
• CISER Medical Mission Trips

Related Programs

CISER is associated with several related programs, including:

• TTU CISER Emerging Research
• JAMP The Joint Admission Medical Program
• The Clark Scholar Program
• TrUE
• TTU STEM Student Organizations Collective at CISER

Partners

CISER partners with various organizations, including:

• TrUE
• GLOBE Program
• College Connect
• National Science Teachers Association Student Chapter
• Region 17 Education Service Center
• Science Teachers Association of Texas (STAT)
• Texas High School Project (THSP)
• Texas Tech University College of Education

CISER Hall of Fame

The CISER Hall of Fame recognizes outstanding individuals, including:

• Gentry Lynn Award
• Susan Talkmitt Motivator Award

Research Opportunities

CISER offers various research opportunities, including:

• Student Research Opportunities
  • TrUE Symposium- Scholar Research Forum
  • Undergraduate Research Conference
  • Scholar Service Organization (SSO)
• Undergraduate Research Scholar Program
  • URS Application
  • Current Scholars
  • Alumni Scholars
  • Honorary Scholars
  • Scholar Retreats
  • Scholar Awards
  • Scholar Publications
  • Scholar and Mentor Travel

Faculty and Mentors

CISER provides resources for faculty and mentors, including:

• Faculty Development
• Mentor Information
  • Mentor Online Signup
  • Mentor Spotlight Video
  • Potential Mentors
  • STEM Scholar Form for Mentors
  • Scholar and Mentor Travel

Forms and Applications

CISER provides various forms and applications, including:

• Applications
  • URS/UTS Scholar Applications
  • Mentor Online Signup
• Online Forms
  • STEM Scholar Form for Mentors
  • Tutoring Sign Up

Honorary Scholars

The TTU Honorary Lifetime Scholars at CISER are distinguished individuals who interact with students, review research presentations, and share their insights into research, medical, and business professions. The list of Honorary Scholars includes:

• 2019 Honorary Lifetime Scholars
• 2018 Honorary Lifetime Scholars
• 2017 Honorary Lifetime Scholars
• 2016 Honorary Lifetime Scholars
• 2015 Honorary Lifetime Scholars
• 2014 Honorary Lifetime Scholars
• 2013 Honorary Lifetime Scholars