About TAMEST

The Academy of Medicine, Engineering and Science of Texas (TAMEST) was founded in 2004 to provide broader recognition of the state's top achievers in medicine, engineering and science, and to build a stronger identity for Texas as an important destination and center of achievement in these fields. Members include Texas Nobel Laureates and 200+ National Academies members.

TAMEST brings the state's top scientific, academic and corporate minds together to further position Texas as a national research leader. TAMEST also works to foster the next generation of scientists and to increase the awareness and communication among the state's best and brightest about research priorities for the future.

Goals of TAMEST include:

• To establish contacts and foster interchange among scientists, engineers and health professionals within the State of Texas who have gained recognition through their election to the National Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Engineering, or the Institute of Medicine (collectively known as the "National Academies")
• To promote excellence in the areas of science, engineering and medicine, and to enhance recognition of that excellence within and beyond the State of Texas, and
• To provide an organization that is available to serve as an intellectual resource for governmental and private entities regarding issues in the areas of medicine, engineering or science relevant to the State of Texas.