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Keynote
at First Conference of Texas Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine
Challenges Texas Universities to Increase Collaboration
SAN ANTONIO (Jan. 6, 2004) – Texas-based Nobel Laureates
and inductees in the National Academies of Science and Engineering and
the Institute of Medicine heard Tom Engibous, president, chairman and
CEO of Texas Instruments cite the need for federal funding of more basic
research. In his keynote speech at the first annual Texas Academy of Science,
Engineering and Medicine (TASEM) Conference in San Antonio today, Engibous
challenged the participants to create an environment of greater cooperation
and collaboration. (See http://www.ti.com/corp/docs/investor/speeches/2004/tasemjan.shtml
for prepared remarks.)
“Whether the United States continues to be the world leader in the
21st century will depend on what we do with R&D and education,”
said Engibous. “Given all the resources in Texas, this state can
play a critical role in shaping the future. But helping this state live
up to its potential will take vision, hard work and a healthy dose of
courage to do the right thing.”
Highlighting the declining funding for engineering and physical sciences
in the past few decades while funding for life sciences has increased,
Engibous suggested increased federal investments in the physical sciences
would demonstrate commitment to future generations and ensure that new
discoveries come from the US rather than other nations.
Engibous
expressed his appreciation of Senator Kay Bailey Hutchinson’s work
in increasing federal R&D funding in Texas and for her vision in establishing
TASEM. He also thanked the members of the newly formed Texas Academy for
their contributions in making Texas a center of scientific achievement.
Encouraging greater cooperation and collaboration among government, academia
and industry in this state, Engibous cited examples of cooperative efforts
that have yielded positive results for the state and encouraged members
to accelerate the pace of change.
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customers' real world signal processing requirements. In addition to Semiconductor,
the company's businesses include Sensors & Controls, and Educational
& Productivity Solutions. TI is headquartered in Dallas, Texas, and
has manufacturing, design or sales operations in more than 25 countries.
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