Month: October 2016

UNT Researchers’ Breakthrough Alloy Withstands Heat, Pressure

by | Oct 25, 2016
A team of UNT researchers developed a nanocrystalline alloy that may redefine the way materials are made in aerospace, energy, and other sectors.
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science
SMU Establishing New STEM Academy For DISD Teachers
by | Oct 25, 2016
In four years, SMU plans to have 74 percent of Dallas ISD middle school science teachers trained to better engage students in science and technology.
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Tech
Fuzse Offers Tech Developers New Payment Option
by | Oct 25, 2016
Fuzse’s founder says his app gives developers long-term option to payments, while freeing their time to create.
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Lane Sorgen, Mark McSpadden, Cindy O’Shea, and Dr. Paul Hain
Signposts of Innovation: 6 Key Strategies Detailed
by | Oct 25, 2016
In Part One of our series, Signposts of Innovations panelists addressed ways that their companies encourage innovation, and ways to create an innovative culture.
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Wobble Chairs

Wobble Chairs are Bouncing into Dallas ISD Classrooms

by | Oct 24, 2016
Some teachers are choosing flexible seating options to help maximize their students' learning.
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Crescent Farmers Market
The Crescent to Host Monthly Farmers Market
by | Oct 24, 2016
Local produce, artisanal foods and handmade crafts will be available at the market.
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geothermal
TxDOT Awards UTA Prof $743K for Geothermal De-Icing Project
by | Oct 24, 2016
The researchers are working on de-icing geothermal technology that could be installed on existing infrastructure.
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AT&T Time Warner
AT&T’s CEO: $86B Time Warner Deal Hastens Innovation
by | Oct 24, 2016
Dallas-based AT&T already owns satellite provider DirecTV, and this deal would increase its content and provide more innovation.
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OpenKey

Plano-based OpenKey Raises $8M in Series A Funding

by | Oct 21, 2016
The startup will use the cash to fuel its goal of bringing its Bluetooth lock to 16,500 hotel rooms by year’s end.
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bullying
Dallas, Grand Prairie Schools Will Begin Using Anti-Bullying App
by | Oct 21, 2016
SafeTips is designed to let students and parents anonymously report suspicious bullying activity to the school's administrators.
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Foundation 45
Foundation 45 Tackles Depression Among Deep Ellum’s Artists
by | Oct 21, 2016

Foundation 45 is a therapy group aiming to help Deep Ellum artists and musicians express their thoughts about depression and suicide. 

The idea came from Dallas musician Anthony Delabano, who said he struggled to find help after the suicides of his two bandmates in Spector 45....

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rail
Contest: Student Architects Get Shot at High Speed Rail Station Design
by | Oct 21, 2016
What will stations look like for proposed high speed rail? Texas college students can submit their designs in Texas Central Partners contest.
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addresses

Internet Addresses as Intangible Property: Another DFW Innovation

by | Oct 20, 2016
Coverage for Legacy IPv4 internet addresses similar to title insurance for property could protect buyers and sellers of the addresses.
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Rama Ranganathan
UT Southwestern Researcher Gets Prestigious NIH Grant
by | Oct 20, 2016
Rama Ranganathan's team proposes an approach that, for the first time, will let it visualize protein motions with atomic-scale accuracy.
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Bloom & Give
Bloom & Give Helps Keep Girls Focused on Education
by | Oct 20, 2016
The fashion accessories company donates half of its profits to groups promoting girls' education in India.
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Fashion Startup
Fashion Startup Edition Collective Purchased by Custom Retailer
by | Oct 20, 2016
The e-commerce fashion startup founder Matt Alexander will become president and CEO of Q Fifty One Digital, a newly formed division.
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