Texas Academy of Medicine, Engineering, Science & Technology. Bringing together the state’s brightest minds in medicine, engineering, science and technology.
Austin, TX
- Tweets 7,458
- Following 1,017
- Followers 1,311
- Likes 4,523
Congratulations to TAMEST Board Treasurer Selda Gunsel, Ph.D. (NAE, FREng), @Shell and TAMEST Members Ramamoorthy Ramesh, Ph.D. (NAE, NAS, FRS, FREng) and Moshe Y. Vardi, Ph.D. (NAE, NAS, FRS, FREng), @RiceUniversity, on being named Fellows of @RAEngNews: raeng.org.uk/news/new-fellow…
2
104
Congratulations to TAMEST 2026 Annual Conference Engineering Co-Chair Michael Webber, Ph.D., @UTAustin, for being named a recipient of the Harold W. McGraw, Jr. Prize in Education, one of the field’s most prestigious honors. Read More: buff.ly/u6ZPl6X
5
4
2,107
Register for the 2026 Pediatric to Adult Cardio AI Conference: Digital Twins, Dec. 10-12 in Austin. Explore how AI, advanced imaging and digital twins are advancing cardiovascular care. Featuring TAMEST Member Charles Taylor, Ph.D. (NAE). Register: buff.ly/6EgaqeY
2
2
1,880
The Kay Bailey Hutchison Energy Symposium convened university and industry leaders to discuss key energy challenges and opportunities. The program opened with remarks from founding member, TAMEST Honorary Chair and former U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison: buff.ly/VFO0rc3
58
Join TAMEST and 2026 Mary Beth Maddox Award and Lectureship Recipient @Sorrell_Lab, @UTSWMedCenter, for a presentation on her groundbreaking cancer research on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, from 12:00–1:00 p.m. at UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Learn More: tamest.org/mary-beth-maddox-…
2
2
2,064
Join @UTHealthSA tomorrow at 2 p.m. for the webinar "From Healthcare to Policy: Exploring Healthcare Access for Adults with I/DD", hosted by TAMEST Member Amelie G. Ramirez, Dr.P.H., (NAM). Learn more: bit.ly/iddwebinar
3
3
1,727
TAMEST Member Vivian Ho, Ph.D. (NAM), @RiceUniversity, @BCMHouston, will be presenting at @theNAMedicine’s 2026 Annual Meeting, October 18–19, contributing her expertise to the national dialogue on chronic disease prevention and health policy: buff.ly/YJ7RngA
1
3
1,450
Congratulations to TAMEST Member Kaushik Rajashekara, Ph.D. (NAE), @UHouston, on being elected a Fellow of the European Academy of Sciences (EurASc) for his groundbreaking contributions to engineering and science. Read More: eurasc.eu/member/kaushik-raj…
1
87
The US–UK Scientific Forum on Shifts and Tipping Points in Ocean Systems brought together leading scientists to assess critical ocean thresholds, early‑warning signals and implications for ecosystems and human systems. Learn more: buff.ly/9mY6UCZ
1
1
1,473
Congratulations to TAMEST Member Venkat Selvamanickam, Ph.D. (NAE), @UHouston, for receiving the 2026 Big 12 Faculty of the Year award for his pioneering research in superconductivity and its impact on next‑generation energy technologies. Read More: buff.ly/ennTBLb
2
152
An insightful look from @UTAustin on Edith and Peter O’Donnell’s enduring contributions to research and education. Their philanthropy has expanded opportunities for students, strengthened academic communities and supported discovery across Texas: buff.ly/1m3Jc3R
1
2
1,652
TAMEST Member Masashi Yanagisawa, M.D., Ph.D. (NAS), @UTSWMedCenter, is the recipient of a 2026 Lasker Award for his discovery of orexin, a brain peptide that maintains wakefulness and for demonstrating that loss of its action is responsible for narcolepsy:buff.ly/xz4bIKx
1
68
Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Edith and Peter O’Donnell Awards Summit: Celebrating 20 Years of Impact and Innovation. Summit photos and video will be available soon. We look forward to seeing you at the TAMEST 2027 Annual Conference, February 1–3, 2027, in Houston.
1
60
Past recipients of the O’Donnell Award in Medicine Dr. Margaret Goodell and Dr. Jennifer Wargo presented their innovative work from stem cell research to microbiome research and highlighted how early support from the O’Donnell Awards had a lasting impact on their career.
4
3
1,670
2007 O’Donnell Award in Biological Sciences Zhijian “James” Chen, Ph.D. (NAM ‘22, NAS ’14, FRS ‘25), @UTSWMedCenter, presented his groundbreaking research on the cGAS enzyme and its role in immune response.
2
143
Past recipients of the O’Donnell Award in Technology Innovation Dr. Ted Moise, Dr. S.V. Sreenivasan and Dr. Kimberly Hambuchen came together for a panel on the impact and legacy of the O'Donnell Awards and how early career recognition and mentorship shaped their national impact.
1
52
