Welcome to Houston! On the occasion of the 2026 American Meteorological Society (AMS) Annual Meeting, the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Houston was delighted to host Taiwan Night, bringing together experts and scholars in meteorology and space science from Taiwan and from across the United States. Through lively exchanges and warm interactions, participants had the opportunity to connect, build friendships, and deepen collaboration.
Held for the first time this year, Taiwan Night added a truly special and memorable chapter to the AMS, an organization with a 106-year history. More than a welcoming dinner, the evening marked an important milestone: with the presence, witness, and congratulations of Director General Yvonne Hsiao, together with the Science and Technology Divisions of TECO Houston and TECO Los Angeles, the Taiwanese-American Earth Science Society (TESS) was officially inaugurated—opening a new chapter for the Taiwan–U.S. earth science community.
TECO Houston looks forward to TESS becoming a key platform connecting the Taiwan–U.S. earth science community, fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration, deepening academic exchange, and supporting young scientists as they confidently step onto the global stage. In her remarks, Director General Hsiao expressed sincere appreciation to all the Taiwanese and American scientists and research teams in attendance. It is precisely through the long-standing partnership, mutual support, and close collaboration between scientists from Taiwan and the United States that impactful, internationally recognized achievements continue to emerge in meteorology, earth science, and space research—extending Taiwan–U.S. cooperation from the ground all the way into space.
TECO Houston and its Science and Technology Division will continue to serve as a strong and steadfast supporter, accompanying and advancing Taiwan–U.S. scientific and technological collaboration.
We wish all distinguished guests a rewarding and fruitful AMS Annual Meeting, and hope you enjoy a memorable and enriching stay in Houston!
