Texas Academy of Medicine, Engineering, Science and Technology

06/17/2026

Registration is now open for the Edith and Peter O’Donnell Awards Summit: Celebrating 20 Years of Impact and Innovation, taking place Thursday, September 10, 2026, in Austin, Texas, in the Crum Auditorium of Robert B. Rowling Hall at The University of Texas at Austin.

Join TAMEST for this milestone event featuring presentations and success stories from past O’Donnell Awards recipients, highlighting two decades of groundbreaking research and innovation across Texas. Learn More: https://buff.ly/mfshIAf

06/12/2026

Join UT Health San Antonio on June 18 at 11 a.m. CT for Brain Cancer Awareness, a webinar examining how brain cancer affects families in South Texas. Register:

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Every Cancer, Every Story: A Series of Conversations - Brain Cancer Awareness. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

06/12/2026

Congratulations to TAMEST Member and 2024 Hill Prize in Physical Sciences Recipient Allan H. MacDonald, Ph.D. (NAS), The University of Texas at Austin, on a historic achievement. For the first time since the Kavli Prize was established in 2008, a Texas‑based researcher has been honored in the nanoscience category.

This recognition highlights Dr. MacDonald’s groundbreaking contributions to twistronics and the fundamental physics of quantum materials—work that has reshaped our understanding of how electrons behave in atomically thin systems. Read More:

MacDonald and two colleagues were honored for “foundational work that established the field of twistronics.”

06/10/2026

Help us spread the word: TAMEST is growing our team in Austin, Texas, and we’re looking for outstanding professionals who are passionate about advancing Texas innovation and research. We currently have two openings — Associate Director of Events and Engagement and Program Manager.

If you know a strong candidate, encourage them to apply and support Texas’ brightest minds in medicine, engineering, science and technology:

TAMEST is hiring two dynamic professionals in Austin to help drive our mission forward. We’re seeking an Associate Director of Events and Engagement and a Program Manager to support our work advancing Texas innovation and research.

06/05/2026

Congratulations to TAMEST Member Martin G. Pomper, M.D., Ph.D. (NAM), UT Southwestern Medical Center, for being recognized with the 2026 American Innovator Award from the Bayh-Dole Coalition for co-developing an FDA-approved imaging agent that significantly improves prostate cancer detection. Read More: https://buff.ly/JFY81Ho

06/04/2026

Texas A&M University researchers including TAMEST Member Linda Katehi, Ph.D. (NAE), have developed a new in‑sensor intelligence method, ECHSE, enabling optical sensors to process data internally. The approach improves speed, efficiency and real‑time decision‑making for applications from surgery to space exploration. Read More:

A recent publication from Texas A&M Engineering researchers shows that in-sensor intelligence could increase the speed of data analysis and lead to a future where seeing becomes thinking.

06/03/2026

TAMEST is growing our team in Austin, Texas, and we’re seeking exceptional professionals who are passionate about advancing Texas innovation and research. We are currently hiring for two positions: an Associate Director of Events and Engagement and a Program Manager.

If you’re driven to support Texas’ brightest minds in medicine, engineering, science and technology, we encourage you to apply today: https://tamest.org/work-with-us/

06/03/2026

Congratulations to TAMEST Member Kaushik Rajashekara, Ph.D. (NAE), University of Houston, on his election as a 2026 Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering. This prestigious honor acknowledges his pioneering contributions to transportation electrification for improving energy efficiency and reducing emissions. Read More: https://buff.ly/1nZ3RgL

06/02/2026

ICYMI: Kirk Calhoun, president of UNT Health Fort Worth, 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:

The president of the academic medical center reveals the best advice he’s received, his choice for a dream mentor, and more.

06/01/2026

As part of the TAMEST O’Donnell Awards 20th Anniversary Series, TAMEST connected with 2020 O'Donnell Award in Engineering Recipient Jeffrey D. Rimer, Ph.D., University of Houston. Dr. Rimer underscores the value of interdisciplinary research and the impact of TAMEST programs in developing future scientific leaders in Texas. Read More:

TAMEST O’Donnell Awards 20th Anniversary Series: 2020 O’Donnell Award Recipient in Engineering Jeffrey D. Rimer, Ph.D., University of Houston