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 Annual Conference Slides, Videos and Photos Available

The TAMEST 2024 Annual Conference: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning took place February 5–7, 2024, at the AT&T Hotel and Conference Center in Austin, Texas, as we celebrated 20 years of TAMEST.

Photos, videos and slides from the conference are now available. 

2025 Edith and Peter O’Donnell Awards Call for Nominations: February 1–April 30, 2024

Nominations for the 2025 Edith and Peter O’Donnell Awards are currently open. The 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.

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 Mary Beth Maddox Award and Lectureship Recipient

The Mary Beth Maddox Award and Lectureship was established in honor of Mary Beth Maddox, former Executive Director of TAMEST, who passed away in 2018 after a valiant battle with pancreatic cancer. This award and lectureship recognizes women scientists in Texas bringing new ideas and innovations to the fight against cancer. Learn more about the 2024 Mary Beth Maddox Award and Lectureship recipient.

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.
Hill Prizes Info Session

Hill Prizes Information Session

Join TAMEST for an information session on the Hill Prizes, funded by Lyda Hill Philanthropies, on Thursday, April 18, 2024, from 10 a.m.–11 a.m. CT via Zoom to learn more about the prizes, application process and selection criteria. Applications for the 2025 Hill Prizes open May 1 and close May 31, 2024.

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ODA information session

Video and Slides from the 2025 Edith and Peter O’Donnell Awards Information Session are Now Available

Video and slides from the 2025 Edith and Peter O’Donnell Awards information session, hosted by Committee Chair Margaret A. Goodell, Ph.D. (NAM), Baylor College of Medicine, are now available. The session provided information about the nomination and selection process for the awards. Nominations are open for the 2025 Edith and Peter O’Donnell Awards through April 30, 2024.

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Margaret Goodell

TAMEST Member Profile: TAMEST Edith and Peter O’Donnell Awards Committee Chair Margaret “Peggy” A. Goodell, Ph.D. (NAM), Baylor College of Medicine

TAMEST Member Margaret “Peggy” A. Goodell, M.D. (NAM), Baylor College of Medicine, made TAMEST history this year as the first former Edith and Peter O’Donnell Awards Recipient to chair the O’Donnell Awards selection committee. TAMEST connected with Dr. Goodell to learn more about her innovative stem cell research and to discuss why TAMEST members should recognize the next generation of research leaders by submitting a nomination for the 2025 Edith and Peter O’Donnell Awards.

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News Roundup

TAMEST Members News Roundup- March 2024

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

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2024 conference summary

TAMEST 2024 Annual Conference: Photos, Slides and Videos Available

Thank you to all who joined us at the TAMEST 2024 Annual Conference: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, February 5-7, 2024, at the AT&T Hotel and Conference Center in Austin, Texas, as we celebrated 20 years of TAMEST. Speaker slides, videos and photos are now available. We’re pleased to share some highlights of the meeting with you.

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