February 17, 2025 — Southwest Research Institute’s advisory trustees, board of directors and special guests gathered at SwRI’s main campus in San Antonio for the Institute’s 77th Annual Meeting. The event featured technical presentations, a business meeting and a campus tour showcasing some of the newest research facilities.
SwRI staff briefed attendees on research and development that will help advance the use of hydrogen in transportation, design and build the next generation of satellites for improved weather forecasting and use artificial intelligence to revolutionize healthcare. SwRI scientists and engineers are also developing new screening tools for faster and more practical detection of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) as well as helping prevent TBIs with advanced protection systems. Briefings also discussed new methods for better prediction and treatment of osteoporosis. A scientist from SwRI’s wholly owned subsidiary Signature Science LLC discussed a unique quality assurance program that has provided important testing and training for the National Guard. Following the presentations, guests were invited to tour the campus and see several new building projects and other campus enhancements.
“SwRI staff members collaborate to solve some of the world’s most difficult technical challenges,” said SwRI President and CEO Adam L. Hamilton, P.E. “We are committed to advancing science and technology to improve our health and safety, protect our environment, and defend our nation.”
Jan Newton, retired president of AT&T Texas, is continuing to serve as Chair of the SwRI Board. Kim Lubel, former CEO of CST Brands Inc., is serving as Vice Chair of the SwRI Board. “I am honored to serve as the chair of the board of directors of Southwest Research Institute,” Newton said. “SwRI is experiencing a period of unprecedented growth and expansion. Our board is proud to support SwRI’s mission to benefit industry and the public through innovative science and technology. SwRI continues to invest in itself through its internal research and development program and new facilities. The future continues to appear exceptionally bright.”
During the business meeting, Hamilton introduced two new advisory trustees, who will each serve a two-year term: Dr. Winston Erevelles, President of St. Mary’s University; and Klaus Weiswurm, Chair of Innovation Technology Machinery. Also, Eugene Ames Jr. retired from the SwRI board of directors in 2024 and will now serve as an advisory trustee. SwRI also reported a research volume of nearly $915 million, the highest in the Institute’s history, and the board of directors re-elected Institute executive officers and vice presidents.
View 10 SwRI highlights of 2024 video: https://youtu.be/Tapf-326BDc?si=DGJapkecVbrmSRYL
For more information, visit annualmeeting.swri.org or contact Tracey M.S. Whelan, +1 210 522 2256, Communications Department, Southwest Research Institute, 6220 Culebra Road, San Antonio, TX 78238-5166.