Texas Academy of Medicine, Engineering, Science & Technology. Bringing together the state’s brightest minds in medicine, engineering, science and technology.
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Join @UTHealthSA on June 18 at 11 a.m. CT for Brain Cancer Awareness, a webinar examining how brain cancer affects families in South Texas. Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…
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TAMEST Member and 2024 Hill Prize in Physical Sciences Recipient Allan H. MacDonald, Ph.D. (NAS), @UTAustin, becomes the first Texas‑based researcher to receive the Kavli Prize in Nanoscience for his pioneering work in twistronics and quantum materials: news.utexas.edu/2026/06/10/a…
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Help us spread the word: TAMEST is hiring in Austin for two roles — Associate Director of Events and Engagement and Program Manager. If you know a strong candidate committed to advancing Texas research and innovation, encourage them to apply: buff.ly/iyJkKfx
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A new Nature Communications paper co‑authored by TAMEST Vice President Cheryl Lyn Walker, Ph.D. (NAM), @bcmhouston, presents ToxiTaRGET, a comprehensive multi‑omics database designed to characterize molecular responses to toxicant exposure. Read More: nature.com/articles/s41467-0…
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Congratulations to TAMEST Member Martin G. Pomper, M.D., Ph.D. (NAM), @UTSWMedCenter, for being recognized with the 2026 American Innovator Award from the Bayh-Dole Coalition. Read More: buff.ly/JFY81Ho
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TAMEST is hiring in Austin. We’re seeking an Associate Director of Events and Engagement and a Program Manager to help advance Texas research and innovation. Apply today to support Texas’ brightest minds in medicine, engineering, science and technology: tamest.org/work-with-us/
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Congratulations to TAMEST Member Kaushik Rajashekara, Ph.D. (NAE), @UHouston, on his election as a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering for his contributions to transportation electrification for improving energy efficiency and reducing emissions: buff.ly/1nZ3RgL
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ICYMI: Kirk Calhoun, president of @unthealth, was featured in the 2026 Dallas 500 for his leadership in academic medicine. His career spans major institutions, with a focus on expanding education, research, and clinical growth across North Texas. Read More:buff.ly/oKodpO5
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TAMEST retweeted
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I had a fantastic visit at Baylor! Thank you for the exciting discussions, Cheryl Walker, Peggy Goodell, @DrGEcheverria, Ruhee Dere, @gorelicklab, Jeanine Van Nostrand, Xia Gao, and Sean Hartig, and former student Enrique Rodrigues.
Thank you to TAMEST for this opportunity!
As part of the Mary Beth Maddox Award Lecture Series, 2026 Recipient Maralice Conacci‑Sorrell, Ph.D., @UTSWMedCenter, delivered her lecture “Identifying and Targeting Nutrient Dependencies in Cancer Cells” on May 13 at @BCMHouston, drawing 60 in‑person and 48 virtual attendees.
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The TAMEST O’Donnell Awards 20th Anniversary Series highlighted 2020 Engineering Recipient Jeffrey D. Rimer, Ph.D., @UHouston, who underscored the value of interdisciplinary research and TAMEST’s impact on future scientific leaders in Texas: buff.ly/KdISZjk
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Applications are due this Monday for the 2027 Hill Prizes, funded by Lyda Hill Philanthropies. Don't miss this opportunity to be recognized as one of Texas’ leading innovators and researchers and receive $500k in direct funding to accelerate your work: buff.ly/YH7G42E
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Congratulations to TAMEST Member Luis Rafael Herrera‑Estrella, Ph.D. (NAS, FRS), @TexasTech, on his election as Fellow of the Royal Society. This honor recognizes his pioneering contributions in plant genomics and biotechnology: royalsociety.org/news/2026/0…
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A @TAMESTX 2026 Mary Beth Maddox Award winner, @Sorrell_Lab is uncovering how cancer cells use nutrients to fuel growth, paving the way for targeted treatments against hard-to-treat cancers. Learn more: bit.ly/4eiCrz5 #UTSWMeetTheMinds
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TAMEST mourns the loss of TAMEST Member Richard A. Tapia, Ph.D. (NAE), @RiceUniversity. A pioneering mathematician, early TAMEST board member and lifelong advocate for STEM inclusion, his legacy will continue to shape Texas science for decades to come: news.rice.edu/news/2026/rich…
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There is only one week left to apply for the 2027 Hill Prizes, funded by Lyda Hill Philanthropies. Don't miss this opportunity to be recognized as one of Texas’ leading innovators and researchers and receive $500k in direct funding to accelerate your work: buff.ly/2PajE1v
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The National Academies recently hosted a public webinar featuring TAMEST Member Catherine Y. Spong, M.D. (NAM), @UTSWMedCenter, that explored strategies for improving maternal and infant health in rural areas of the United States. Learn More: buff.ly/vy46zQc
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As part of the Mary Beth Maddox Award Lecture Series, 2026 Recipient Maralice Conacci‑Sorrell, Ph.D., @UTSWMedCenter, delivered her lecture “Identifying and Targeting Nutrient Dependencies in Cancer Cells” on May 13 at @BCMHouston, drawing 60 in‑person and 48 virtual attendees.
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There are two weeks left to apply for the 2027 Hill Prizes, funded by Lyda Hill Philanthropies. This is a unique opportunity to be recognized as one of Texas’ leading innovators and researchers and receive $500k in direct funding to accelerate your work: buff.ly/2PajE1v
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We congratulate Lyda Hill on her inclusion in the TIME100 Philanthropy list. Her support through Lyda Hill Philanthropies funds the Hill Prizes at TAMEST, accelerating high‑risk, high‑reward research in Texas toward real‑world impact: time.com/collection/time100-…
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TAMEST Member Vicki Hollub (NAE), CEO of @WeAreOxy, will retire next month after a decade leading the company. Vicki Hollub, who became the first woman to head a major U.S. oil producer in 2016, concludes more than 40 years of service at Oxy: cnbc.com/2026/05/01/occident…
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