CMMS symposium highlights midstream innovation, research, and workforce development
October 30, 2025 | by April Thompson
Energy industry leaders and academic experts gathered at ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ this week for the Partnerships Between Academia and the Midstream Industry Symposium, a two-day event designed to strengthen collaboration across research, workforce training and applied innovation in the midstream sector.
Hosted by the Center for Midstream Management and Science (CMMS), the symposium brought together representatives from ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ, Lamar Institute of Technology, and several industry partners to discuss evolving needs in the oil, gas and energy infrastructure fields. Presentations addressed topics such as methane leak detection, infrastructure repair, simulation and optimization of natural gas systems, and emerging methods for real-time industrial analytics.
ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ President Jaime Taylor opened the event, highlighting how Lamar’s research growth and applied programs are shaping workforce and industry outcomes.