PREM CIMA Students Shine at 2026 TXST STEM Conference

On Friday, March 27, 24 PREM CIMA students proudly presented their innovative research at the 2026 TXST STEM Conference at Texas State University. The annual conference, held at the LBJ Student Center in San Marcos, brings together students, researchers, educators, and industry leaders to highlight STEM discovery, collaboration, and innovation across Texas.

PREM CIMA students made a strong impression at this year’s event, earning several top honors. Dillon Gee received 1st Place in the Undergraduate Poster Presentation, Jackelyn Rodriguez earned 3rd Place in the Graduate Poster Presentation, and Hailey Dudley was recognized with the People’s Choice Award.

These achievements reflect the talent, dedication, and growing impact of PREM students within the Texas State STEM community. Their success at the conference is a proud moment for the program and a testament to the strength of student research and scholarship.

TxState-UT PREM Center for Intelligent Materials Assembly (CIMA)

Texas State University (TxState) has partnered with The University of Texas at Austin (UT) Center for Dynamics and Control of Materials (UT-CDCM) to form the TxState-UT PREM Center for Intelligent Materials Assembly (CIMA).