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Texas:The Research
Destination
The Academy of Medicine,
Engineering & Science of Texas
TAMEST
20152016 Annual Report
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TAMEST helps
bring in the next
generation of great
scientists, adding to the
Texas dynamic as a nationalresearch destination.
Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison
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The Academy of Medicine, Engineering and Science of Texas (TAMEST) is what
comes before the change you see in our state. A nonprofit and a brain trust for Texas,
TAMEST convenes influential experts to promote cross-industry and cross-disciplinaryknowledge sharing. Through TAMEST, research collides with industry. Our members
make new discoveries, lay the groundwork for tackling critical issues, and change the
course of funding, legislation, and society.
Founded in 2004, TAMEST promotes broader recognition of the states top achievers
in medicine, engineering, and science, and builds a stronger identity for Texas as an
important destination and center of achievement in these fields.
The TAMEST Annual Report provides an overview of the organization as well as 2015 and selected 2016 activities. More detailed
information about TAMEST and its initiatives can be found online at www.tamest.org. This document and the website work in
tandem to provide a comprehensive look at the organizations 2015-2016 activities.
3ABOUT TAMEST
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TAMEST works to
highlight Texas as a
research destination, support
rising star researchers, serve
as an intellectual resource for
the state, and promote STEM
education in the state of Texas.
Kenneth Arnold,
TAMEST 2015 President
ACADEMIA
TAMEST connects university
leaders with the best and
brightest minds from across
Texas. The partnerships andrelationships that start here
help move research and
funding forward.
INDUSTRY
TAMEST combines influential
industry leaders with Texas top
scientists and researchers and
brings them together in forums
that promote cross-industry and
cross-disciplinary discussion
and opportunities.
OUR MISSION4
As Americans,
were always looking
for the next great idea,and were always challenging
current ideas to get better and
better. We stand for discovery,
science and freedom.
William McRaven,
Chancellor, The University of
Texas System
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Research is not
unto itself, it is to
provide advances to
mankind, and Texas is a
great place to do it.
Gordon England,
TAMEST 2016 Vice President
TAMEST helps
synchronize Texas
research with federalagencies to work to solve
societys most pressing
problems.
Senator John CornynLEGISLATURE
TAMEST serves Texas with
key research and findings
about critical issues, providing
a non-partisan platform whereinfluential experts share
knowledge and information,
helping legislators make informed
decisions, create a better Texas,
and set the course for America.
MEMBERS
TAMEST gives its members,
some of Texas most prestigious
and respected experts in
academia and industry, the
opportunity to serve as experts
in their field at a state and
national level, the ability tocollaborate with other experts
who can help further research
and business, and the power to
promote protgs at the annual
conference and nominate peers
for the National Academies.
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TAMEST Member InstitutionsMember institutions are Texas universities where TAMEST members
hold positions on the faculty or administration. Member institutions
provide financial support to TAMEST through annual dues. There are
18 TAMEST member institutions across the state. The presidents and
chancellors of these institutions who are not National Academies
members are affiliate members of TAMEST.
TAMEST Board of DirectorsThe TAMEST Board of Directors is composed of representativesfrom each of The National AcademiesNAM, NAE, and NAS. Board
members serve three-year rotating terms.
Industry and Community Affiliates CommitteeThe Industry and Community Affiliates (ICA) Committee combines
influential industry leaders with top scientists and researchers from
across Texas. These experts address key topics that affect and drive
whats next in industry and discuss the issues that matter most at a
state and national level.
2015 and 2016 Board of Directors
2015 and 2016 Board Officers
David W. Russell, Ph.D.
2016 President | 2015 Vice President
The University of Texas Southwestern
Medical Center
NAS Member
Kenneth E. Arnold, P.E.
2016 Treasurer & Past President | 2015 President
WorleyParsons
NAE Member
Bettie Sue Masters, Ph.D., D.Sc.
2015 Past President
The University of Texas Health Science
Center at San Antonio
NAM Member
The Honorable Gordon R. England
2016 Vice President | 2015 Treasurer-Elect
V1 Analytical Solutions
NAE Member
Danny D. Reible, Ph.D.
2016 Secretary | 2015 Board Member
Texas Tech University
NAE Member
Roberta B. Ness, M.D., M.P.H.
2015 Secretary
The University of Texas Health Science
Center at Houston
NAM Member
Ben G. Streetman, Ph.D.
2015 Treasurer
The University of Texas at Austin
NAE Member
TAMEST is composed of the more than 260 Texas-based members of the three National
AcademiesNational Academy of Medicine (NAM), National Academy of Engineering
(NAE), and National Academy of Sciences (NAS)and the states nine Nobel Laureates.
TAMESTs membership represents Texas nationally-renowned researchers from
both industry and academia. Affiliate members include senior executives from the
states leading corporations, community leaders, and the presidents and chancellors
of TAMESTs 18 member institutions. At the close of 2015, there were 26 TAMEST
members with the distinction of being members of two National Academies.
Credit: Robb Kendrick/Texas A&M Foundation.
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2016 Board Members
Francisco G. Cigarroa, M.D.
The University of Texas Health Science
Center at San Antonio
NAM Member
C. Thomas Caskey, M.D., F.A.C.P., F.A.C.M.G., F.R.S.C.
Baylor College of Medicine
NAM, NAS Member
Brian Clark, Ph.D.
SchlumbergerNAE Member
Melanie H. Cobb, Ph.D.
The University of Texas Southwestern
Medical Center
NAS Member
2015 and 2016 Board Members
Naomi J. Halas, Ph.D.
Rice University
NAE, NAS Member
Peter J. Hotez, M.D., Ph.D.
Baylor College of Medicine
NAM Member
Danny O. Jacobs, M.D., M.P.H., F.A.C.S.
The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
NAM Member
Joanne R. Lupton, Ph.D.
Texas A&M University
NAM Member
David J. Meltzer, Ph.D.
Southern Methodist UniversityNAS Member
Robert M. Metcalfe, Ph.D.
The University of Texas at Austin
NAE Member
Peter G. Wolynes, Ph.D.
Rice University
NAS Member
Sharon L. Wood, Ph.D.
The University of Texas at Austin
NAE Member
2015 Board Members
Nancy A. Jenkins, Ph.D.
Houston Methodist Research Institute
NAS Member
Melvin F. Kanninen, Ph.D.
MFK Consulting Services
NAE Member
Luis F. Parada, Ph.D.
The University of Texas Southwestern
Medical Center
NAM, NAS Member
Daniel K. Podolsky, M.D.
The University of Texas Southwestern
Medical Center
NAM Member
HONORARY CHAIR
The Honorable Kay Bailey Hutchison
United States Senator, 19932013
FOUNDING CO-CHAIRS
Michael S. Brown, M.D.
The University of Texas Southwestern
Medical Center
Nobel Laureate, 1985
NAM, NAS Member
IN MEMORIAM
Richard E. Smalley, Ph.D.
Rice University
Nobel Laureate, 1996
NAS Member
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The Edith and Peter ODonnell Awards recognize rising stars in Texas research who are
addressing the essential role that science and technology play in society, and whose
work meets the highest standards of performance, creativity, and resourcefulness.
The ODonnell Awards acknowledge outstanding achievements by Texas-based
researchers in four categories: medicine, engineering, science, and technology innovation.
2016 marks the 10th anniversary of the ODonnell Awards. Since its inception, the
program has awarded over $1 million to 44 recipients. The awards are named in
honor of Edith and Peter ODonnell, who are among Texas staunchest advocates for
excellence in scientific advancement and STEM education.
2016ODonnell Awards
Recipients
EDITH AND PETER ODONNELL AWARDS8
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technology innovation
Van N. Truskett, Ph.D.
Director of Jetting Technology
Canon Nanotechnologies, Inc.
Dr. Truskett is recognized for her impactful body of work
in science, inventorship, and engineering on some of themost fundamental and important problems for enabling
nanoscale manufacturing in semiconductors, hard disk
drives, and flexible films for display applications.
science
Alessio Figalli, Ph.D.
Professor of Mathematics
Department of Mathematics/College of Natural Sciences
The University of Texas at Austin
Dr. Figalli is recognized for his mathematical work addressingquestions of optimization related to the most economical
way to transport and distribute goods or resources. Recently,
his work has been applied in meteorology to describe how
clouds evolve over time, a discovery that contributes to better
models of complex climate phenomena.
engineering
Andrea Al, Ph.D.
Associate Professor in Engineering
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
The University of Texas at Austin
Dr. Al is acknowledged for making a number of
groundbreaking, highly-cited and recognized contributions
to science and engineering. These contributions include
seminal work on cloaking and invisibility, pioneering
advances in optical nanocircuits and nanoantennas,
magnetic-free non-reciprocal devices for sound, radio-
waves and light, and giant nonlinear response in optical
metamaterials.
medicine
Joshua T. Mendell, M.D., Ph.D.
Professor of Molecular Biology
Department of Molecular Biology
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Dr. Mendell is recognized for his pioneering work on
the functions of noncoding RNAs in cancer and tissue
regeneration. Using a mouse model of liver cancer, his team
found that delivery of one non-coding RNA called miR-26a
dramatically inhibited cancer progression and killed liver
cancer cells without harming nearby healthy cells.
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TAMEST brings the states top scientific, academic, and corporate minds together to
further position Texas as a national research leader. TAMEST also fosters the next
generation of scientists and increases awareness and communication among the
states best and brightest about research priorities for the future. Through several
initiatives, TAMEST serves as a hub to advance research, collaboration, and innovation.
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Texas Research SummitOn November 1213, 2015, TAMEST convened a one-of-a-kind
event, the first-ever Texas Research Summit, a gathering of Texas
top research leaders and federal research agencies. The goal of the
summit was to highlight the outstanding research and innovation
taking place in Texas, and help Texas be more competitive in seeking
federal research funding.
Attendees like Texas Senator John Cornyn, National Science
Foundation Director France Crdova, and the UT System Chancellor
Bill McRaven spoke about the many accomplishments in Texas
research and the opportunities to achieve even more. Gordon England,
former Secretary of the Navy and TAMEST Board Member, served as
program chair for the summit.
Top federal agency officials described their research priorities,
including National Science Foundation Director France Crdova,
Dr. Stefanie Tompkins of DARPA, Dr. Roderic Pettigrew of NIH, and
Dr. Phillip Singerman of NIST.
Prominent Texas researchers highlighted where their research is
headed and emphasized Texas-wide capabilities and expertise in
precision medicine, neuroscience, cybersecurity, materials design for
electrical energy storage, and advanced manufacturing.
TAMEST thanks its sponsors and the Texas Congressional Delegation
for their support of the summit.
Communications and OutreachAwareness and engagement with TAMEST continues to grow.
Through media coverage, writing by TAMEST members and officers,
social media engagement, and original content, TAMEST reaches
communities far and wide.
Shale Development Task ForceIn 2016, TAMEST is exploring a way to
expand on its successful record of service
to the state by convening a special task
force to review the impacts of shale oil and
gas development in Texas. The purpose of
this potential study, Environmental and
Community Impacts of Shale Development
in Texas, is to help all Texans understand
what is known and unknown about the
potential environmental and other impacts
of shale development and hydraulic
fracturing for oil and gas.
If the study moves forward, it would seek to
evaluate the scientific basis of the current
body of information available, both positive
and negative, and effectively communicate
to the public the current state of knowledge
of environmental and community impacts of
shale development in Texas. The task force
would culminate in a report to the Texas
legislature that could help guide lawmakers
in their work.
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Individual Gifts to the TAMESTEndowmentTAMEST gratefully acknowledgesmembers and friends for their contributionsto the TAMEST Endowment.
Rebecca Nelson DavisPeter T. FlawnKenneth H. Stokoe, II
Unrestricted GivingUnrestricted gifts provide supplementalrevenue for enhancements to TAMESTprograms and for funding newinitiatives. TAMEST thanks the followingindividuals for their contributions to theTAMEST Annual Fund Campaign.
Bobby R. Alford, M.D.AnonymousRuth and Kenneth Arnold
J.J. AzarArthur L. BeaudetBeth S. BrownJames J. ColemanDavid E. DanielJohann DeisenhoferLinn DraperThe Honorable Gordon R. EnglandDaniel W. Foster, M.D.Francisco Gonzalez-ScaranoFernando A. Guerra, M.D. (IMoF Ralph
Chase, M.D., San Angelo)George J. HirasakiLydia E. KavrakiJeff KodoskyDr. Brendan and Maria LeeDavid M. LeeLockheed MartinKishor MehtaAntonios G. MikosDavid and Helen Piwnica-Worms
B. Don and Becky RussellDonald W. Seldin, M.D.Don W. Shaw (IMoF Dr. George Heilmeier)George L. StegemeierC. Michael WaltonDr. Jasper A. Welch, Jr. and Mrs. Jane A. WelchJames T. Willerson, M.D.Jean D. Wilson
2015 Annual Conference Sponsors
PLATINUM
Texas A&M University
DIAMONDExxon Mobil CorporationThe Welch FoundationUT Southwestern Medical Center/
Southwestern Medical Foundation
GOLDBell HelicopterCapital Royalty L.P.Lockheed MartinLuminex CorporationMolecular Rebar DesignTexas Tech University and Texas Tech
University Health Sciences CenterThe Texas A&M University System
Office of the ChancellorThe University of Texas at Austin/Office
of the PresidentThe University of Texas at Dallas
SILVERBaylor College of MedicineCastleview ProductionsErnest H. CockrellSouthwest Research Institute
St. Davids HealthCareTexas InstrumentsThe University of Texas at ArlingtonThe University of Texas Health Science
Center at San AntonioThe University of Texas MD Anderson
Cancer CenterThe University of Texas SystemTIAA-CREF Financial ServicesUniversity of Houston
UTHealthUTMB HealthWinstead PC
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2015 Texas Research Summit Sponsors
LEAD UNDERWRITERSThe Texas A&M University SystemThe University of Texas System
THOUGHT LEADERTexas Tech University Office of the President
2016 Annual Conference Sponsors
PLATINUMTexas A&M University / Texas A&M
University System
DIAMONDExxonMobilThe Welch FoundationThe University of Texas Southwestern
Medical Center / SouthwesternMedical Foundation
GOLDBell HelicopterCRG L.P. (formerly Capital Royalty L.P.)Lockheed MartinMolecular Rebar DesignThe University of Texas at AustinThe University of Texas at Dallas
SILVERCastleview Productions
Ernest H. CockrellSchlumbergerSouthwest Research InstituteSt. Davids HealthcareTexas InstrumentsTexas Tech UniversityTexas Tech University Health Sciences CenterThe University of Texas at ArlingtonThe University of Texas Health Science
Center at HoustonThe University of Texas Health Science
Center at San AntonioUniversity of HoustonWinstead PC
OPENING RECEPTION SPONSORBank of AmericaAt the designation of Kay Bailey Hutchison
Institutional Member SupportAnnual dues from Texas researchuniversities with affiliated TAMESTmembers provide a primary source ofoperations revenue. TAMEST recognizesthe following institutions for theirgenerous support in 2015:
Baylor College of MedicineHouston Methodist Research Institute
Rice UniversitySouthern Methodist UniversityTexas A&M Health Science CenterTexas A&M UniversityTexas Tech UniversityThe University of Texas at ArlingtonThe University of Texas at AustinThe University of Texas at DallasThe University of Texas Health Science
Center at Houston
The University of Texas Health ScienceCenter at San Antonio
The University of Texas Medical Branchat Galveston
The University of Texas MD AndersonCancer Center
The University of Texas SouthwesternMedical Center
University of HoustonUniversity of North Texas
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TAMEST EndowmentThe TAMEST Endowment wasestablished to help secure the financialfuture of the organization. TAMESTrecognizes the Founders of theEndowment and Legacy Circle, whoseextraordinary commitment ensuressustainable funds to build upon theorganizations success and continue itsmission of securing the future of Texas
as a national leader in science andtechnology.
FOUNDERS OF THE ENDOWMENTAnadarko FoundationAT&TBNSF FoundationConocoPhillipsEnergy Future HoldingsEdith and Peter ODonnell
Temple-InlandThe USAA Foundation
LEGACY CIRCLEThe Eugene McDermott Foundation
ODonnell Endowment DonorsThe Edith and Peter ODonnell Awardsare supported through the ODonnellEndowment, established in 2005 to fundprogram expenses, including a $25,000cash award in each category.
Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth AltshulerAnonymous (2)Austin Industries, Inc. and William T.
Solomon, ChairmanJulie and Louis A. BeecherlMelanie and Tim ByrneMr. and Mrs. W. Plack Carr, Jr.William P. and Rita Clements, Jr.Collins Family FoundationMr. and Mrs. Edward A. CopleyThe Cullen FoundationCullen Trust for Health CareCullen Trust for Higher Education
Dell Inc.Hunt Consolidated, Inc.Kodosky FoundationThe Eugene McDermott FoundationThe Robert and Janice McNair FoundationThe Rodger Meier FamilyJoyce and Harvey MitchellNational InstrumentsEdith and Peter ODonnellMargot and Ross Perot
Caren H. Prothro & The Vin and CarenProthro Foundation
Rowling FoundationSBC FoundationSouthwestern Medical FoundationRon and Phyllis SteinhartTemple-InlandTexas Instruments FoundationTXU EnergyValero Energy Foundation
Dr. and Mrs. Kern WildenthalCheryl and Sam WylyDee and Charles WylyZachry Foundation
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