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Monday, May 6th, 2013

Texas Tech Combines Wind Research, Education into National Wind Institute

NWI strengthens the already solid interdisciplinary approach to all things wind.

Thursday, August 2nd, 2012

Texas Tech Expanding its Wind Energy Opportunities

The university has partnered with Western Texas College on a two-year curriculum licensing program.

Tuesday, July 17th, 2012

Texas Tech Breaks Ground on New Wind Research Facility

The school is partnering with the U.S. Department of Energy, Sandia, Vestas and Group NIRE.

Monday, July 2nd, 2012

Professor Receives International Award

John Schroeder received the 2012 International Association for Wind Engineering Junior Award.

Monday, June 18th, 2012

Students Inspire Artwork on New Wind Turbines

Grant Willingham and Kimberly Redinger each will receive a $500 scholarship for their designs.

Wednesday, June 6th, 2012

New Wind Facility Product of Investment in Texas Tech, Partners

Samsung Wind Energy and Group NIRE have agreed to develop a wind facility at Reese Technology Center.

Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012

Researchers Still Play Big Role in Storm Shelter Development

A variety of shelters are now available, and they all seek one thing: Texas Tech’s seal of approval.

Thursday, April 19th, 2012

University Partners With Leading Wind Turbine Manufacturer

The collaboration with Vestas will allow Texas Tech to participate in innovative wind energy research.

Monday, March 26th, 2012

Symposium to Explore Wind Industry Challenges, Partnerships

Wind energy leaders from around the world will gather on campus March 28-29.

Monday, September 19th, 2011

Texas Tech Participates in $4 Million Wind Research Project

Given to Alstom Wind, the award will research control systems and integrated innovative sensors.

Friday, August 19th, 2011

Wind Research Center Named a Top Science Program

Popular Science magazine lists center as one of 25 coolest labs in the country.

Monday, August 15th, 2011

Texas Tech Alumnus Explores Wind Energy

William Courtney’s interest in wind energy led him to the Texas Wind Energy Institute at Texas Tech.

Friday, August 5th, 2011

New Bachelor of Science in Wind Energy Announced

Program will focus on educating students through a multidisciplinary format.

Wednesday, July 27th, 2011

Advanced Wind Energy Test Facility Makes a Move

Sandia National Laboratories is moving its wind energy test facility to Texas Tech.

Wednesday, June 1st, 2011

Experts Available as 2011 Hurricane Season Begins

Texas Tech University has a number of researchers with extensive experience researching hurricanes such as Rita, Katrina and Ike, and can speak as experts about various aspects of these devastating storms.

Monday, May 23rd, 2011

Wind Research Experts Available to Discuss Deadly Joplin Tornado

This destruction is the reason Texas Tech University’s Wind Science and Engineering Research Center (WISE) is developing new technologies and methods of warning and damage mitigation.

Wednesday, May 11th, 2011

VorTECH Helps Researchers Better Understand Tornadoes

The device simulates tornadic winds in the mid-EF3 range, allowing researchers to understand vulnerability.

Wednesday, May 11th, 2011

Texas Tech VorTECH Simulator Helps Researchers Better Understand Tornadoes

VorTECH uses eight large fans to suck up approximately 160,000 cubic feet of air each minute, while 64 strategically placed vanes surround the simulator to create rotation.

Monday, April 18th, 2011

Wind Research Experts Available to Discuss Deadly 2011 Tornado Season

More than 40 people are dead after dozens of tornadoes this weekend devastated parts of the southern, central and eastern United States, and more twisters are expected Tuesday.

Tuesday, March 29th, 2011

Texas Tech Hosts Informative Summer Camp

Students are invited to learn to “run on the wind” this summer.

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