Pumps & Pipes

A society of curious people from the medical,
energy, and aerospace industries.

Smart HTX

Join us December 8, 2025 for our annual event, Smart HTX. This year we are excited to welcome Conor Grennan as the keynote address. The focus of this year’s event is AI and innovation in Medicine, Energy and Aerospace.

December 8, 2025

Innovative Events

Exploring our neighbor’s toolbox and collaboratinng to solve common challenges.

STEAM

The Pumps & Pipes STEAM program supports after-school clubs at high schools across the Houston area, connecting students with real-world opportunities in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. Through hands-on experiences and direct industry engagement, we help students explore what it means to pursue a technical or innovative career. Our support includes guest speakers, interactive workshops, site visits, student-led projects, and competitions – all designed to inspire the next generation of problem solvers and innovators.

Closest to the Line Rally

Event Date: April 18, 2026
Event Address: Rice University Moody Center for the Arts, 6100 Main Street, Houston 77005

If you are interested in a career in medicine, energy, or aerospace and enthusiastic about STEAM, join us for a day of fun and competition where teams use rate process design to control the distance traveled by model cars.

Need More Resources?

Looking to get more involved with Pumps & Pipes or bring our approach to your classroom, organization, or community? We're here to help. Whether you're seeking expert speakers, hands-on project ideas, site visits, professional connections, or collaboration opportunities, Pumps & Pipes offers access to a unique network of resources across medicine, energy, aerospace, and beyond. Let us know what you're looking for - we'll work to connect you with the tools, people, and experiences to help bring big ideas to life.