Register Today: 2025 Annual Conference in Irving

Join us for the TAMEST 2025 Annual Conference: Transformational Breakthroughs, February 4–6, 2025, at the Westin Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas in Irving, Texas.

The conference will explore some of the most disruptive breakthroughs in science and technology set to change our way of life in the coming years. Speakers will examine game-changing advancements in the fields of materials science and nanotechnology, space exploration, regeneration and synthetic biology, energy transition and more.

Mary Beth Maddox Award and Lectureship Call for Nominations

The Mary Beth Maddox Award and Lectureship recognizes women scientists in Texas bringing new ideas and innovations to the fight against cancer.

Nominations for the 2025 award are open from August 1–September 30, 2024.

Recipients of the 2024 Hill Prizes Announced

TAMEST and Lyda Hill Philanthropies are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024 Inaugural Hill Prizes. The prizes, funded by Lyda Hill Philanthropies, accelerate high-risk, high-reward research ideas with significant potential for real-world impact.

2024 O’Donnell Awards Recipients

The Edith and Peter O’Donnell Awards annually recognize rising Texas researchers who are addressing the essential role that science and technology play in society, and whose work meets the highest standards of exemplary professional performance, creativity and resourcefulness. Learn more about the 2024 Edith and Peter O’Donnell Awards recipients.

2024 Kay Bailey Hutchison Distinguished Service Award Recipient

TAMEST is pleased to announce the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) as the recipient of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Distinguished Service Award. TAMEST is recognizing CPRIT for their work improving the lives of Texans, advancing cancer research and prevention, and recruiting National Academy members to Texas. Learn more about the 2024 Kay Bailey Hutchison Distinguished Service Award recipient.
20th Anniversary Reception at Pegasus Park

TAMEST to Hold 20th Anniversary Reception Next Week in Dallas

Next week, TAMEST will gather its members, research institution leaders and others from the research community in the region to attend a special 20th Anniversary Reception and networking event at Pegasus Park in Dallas. The event will take place on Tuesday, September 3, from 5–7:30 p.m. The evening will feature an on-stage conversation with Former United States Senator The Honorable Kay Bailey Hutchison, TAMEST Board President Brendan Lee, M.D., Ph.D. (NAM), Baylor College of Medicine and UT Southwestern Medical Center President Daniel K. Podolsky, M.D. (NAM), commemorating the 20th anniversary of TAMEST.

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Mary Beth Maddox Award and Lectureship Nominations Now Open

Nominations are now open for the 2025 Mary Beth Maddox Award and Lectureship. Don’t miss this opportunity to nominate a woman scientist in Texas bringing new ideas and innovations to the fight against cancer. The nomination deadline for the 2025 Mary Beth Maddox Award and Lectureship is Monday, September 30, 2024, at 6 p.m. CT.

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Walter Voit

TAMEST Profile: Walter E. Voit, Ph.D., UT Dallas

TAMEST 2025 Annual Conference Science Co-Chair Walter E. Voit, Ph.D.’s innovative work at the cross-section of engineering, materials science, artificial intelligence, computer engineering and polymer science has propelled him to significant developments in 3D printing and digital immersive innovation across academia and industry. TAMEST connected with Dr. Voit to learn more about his work, the importance of cross-discipline research and the TAMEST 2025 Annual Conference.

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News Roundup

TAMEST Members News Roundup- August 2024

From award nominations to media interviews, TAMEST loves to share the accolades of our membership. Read the August compilation of our membership’s recent accomplishments, research breakthroughs and more.

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