​Amanda ParraPh.D."TIEHH provided me with hands-on training on analytical instrumentation and valuable courses for a career in the environmental health field. I have enjoyed being part of the graduate program and also having the chance to present my research at multiple conferences. Now after four years I am confident in my transition into a professional career in environmental chemistry and ecological risk assessment."

​Dan DawsonPh.D.“The reason I came to TIEHH was partially of convenience(I was at TTU already because of my wife), and partially because I thought that a PhD in Env Tox would offer more potential employment opportunities my alternatives at the time(Natural Resource Management, Biology). That said, my experience here has been generally excellent and I’m happy to recommend it, even if I only lucked into it. I have found that because Environmental Toxicology overlaps with some many fields, and because TIEHH has a knowledgeable and diverse faculty, research opportunities for graduate students at TIEHH are easy to find. This is reflected in the wide variety of careers that graduates of TIEHH have moved into.  I would say that TIEHH also provides a positive overall student experience, with good core classes, wonderful staff, and a generally cordial working environment. Based on my experience, I think that any student that is interested in studying the impacts of chemicals in the environment should strongly consider TIEHH for their graduate work.”

​Jessica Mauricio
M.S."Making the life-changing decision to attend graduate school is difficult.  Finding a place that feels like a home away from home is even harder.  I'm very glad that I chose TIEHH. The professors make themselves available and are innately interesting.  The students stick together and are friendly.  Lubbock has a big city feel while still having small town charm. " 

​Adric Olson
Ph.D.“There are a number of factors that led to me coming to TIEHH to get my doctorate. First and foremost was the opportunity to do interesting research of my own and to participate in the exciting work others were doing. Another reason I wanted to come to TIEHH was the track record the department has with graduates finding good jobs. Finally, TIEHH is an exciting environment where I found myself surrounded by a community of like-minded peers.”

Melissa SandozM.S.“It took me a long time to make my decision about graduate school.  What made me choose TIEHH over my other options was the greater breadth in expertise of the professors and the better financial support available to students.  Now that I’m here, I understand how lucky we are to have an entire Environmental Toxicology Department, with dedicated resources and amazing support staff.  I can’t imagine having gone to grad school anywhere else. While Lubbock is smaller than my hometown, there’s still a lot of fun things to do here, including music, dancing, hiking at Palo Duro, the downtown farmer’s market, and the First Friday Art Trail. We’ve got some mighty fine Texas BBQ too!”