The Academy of Medicine, Engineering, Science, and Technology (TAMEST) is a prestigious organization based in Austin, Texas. Co-founded in 2004 by the Honorable Kay Bailey Hutchison and Nobel Laureates Michael S. Brown, M.D., and Richard E. Smalley, Ph.D., TAMEST brings together over 335 members, including 8 Nobel Laureates and 22 member institutions. Composed of Texas-based members of the National Academy of Medicine, National Academy of Engineering, National Academy of Sciences, and other esteemed organizations, TAMEST fosters collaboration among the brightest minds in medicine, engineering, science, and technology to advance research, innovation, and business in the state. With its unique interdisciplinary model, TAMEST serves as a powerful recruitment tool for top research and development centers across Texas, having inducted more than 275 members into the National Academies or attracted them to the state since its inception. Through its annual conferences, protégé program, and conversations on various topics, including COVID-19, TAMEST provides a platform for knowledge exchange and the exploration of cutting-edge ideas. By promoting collaboration and excellence, TAMEST plays a vital role in driving scientific and technological advancements in Texas and beyond.Generated from the website