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.

2025 Kay Bailey Hutchison Distinguished Service Award Recipients

TAMEST is pleased to announce Lyda Hill and Lyda Hill Philanthropies as the recipients of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Distinguished Service Award. TAMEST is recognizing Lyda Hill and her team for empowering and enabling groundbreaking research in science and nature that profoundly impacts society. Learn more about the 2025 Kay Bailey Hutchison Distinguished Service Award recipients.

TAMEST Celebrates 20 Years of Innovation and Impact at Pegasus Park

On Tuesday, September 3, TAMEST gathered more than 70 National Academy members, research institution leaders and others from the research community to attend a special 20th Anniversary Reception and networking event at Pegasus Park in Dallas. The evening featured an on-stage conversation with Former United States Senator The Honorable Kay Bailey Hutchison, who co-founded TAMEST in 2004, TAMEST Board President Brendan Lee, M.D., Ph.D. (NAM), Baylor College of Medicine and UT Southwestern Medical Center President and TAMEST Member Daniel K. Podolsky, M.D. (NAM). The program showcased TAMEST’s history and growth over the past 20 years and its potential in the future.

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.

2025 KBH Award

TAMEST Recognizes Lyda Hill and Lyda Hill Philanthropies with Kay Bailey Hutchison Distinguished Service Award

TAMEST is pleased to announce Lyda Hill and Lyda Hill Philanthropies as the recipients of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Distinguished Service Award. TAMEST is recognizing Lyda Hill and her team for empowering and enabling groundbreaking research in science and nature that profoundly impacts society.

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Bob Metcalfe

TAMEST Member Bob Metcalfe, Ph.D. (NAE) Makes Generous Donation to Support National Academies Advancement

TAMEST is proud to announce a generous gift of $25,000 from renowned innovator, co-inventor of Ethernet and internet pioneer Bob Metcalfe, Ph.D. (NAE), The University of Texas at Austin, to support our National Academies Advancement Initiative. Dr. Metcalfe’s contribution is a major endorsement of TAMEST’s efforts to advance the next generation of trailblazing researchers.

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Sharon YR Dent

TAMEST Member Profile: Sharon Y.R. Dent, Ph.D. (NAS), MD Anderson Cancer Center

TAMEST Member Sharon Y.R. Dent, Ph.D. (NAS), The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, is a global leader in chromatin research and her foundational work has helped define the role of chromatin in both normal developmental processes and disease states. TAMEST connected with Dr. Dent to learn more about her long and successful commitment to education, research and mentoring.

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News Roundup

TAMEST Members News Roundup- November 2024

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

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2025 Registration Open

Registration is Now Open for TAMEST 2025 Annual Conference

Registration is now open 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. Register early to save 25% on registration through Thursday, November 21, 2024. Read More >

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