Month: December 2016

Bucket edition

UTA Theater Prof Will Use Robot in Study on Human-Machine Connection

by | Dec 19, 2016
UTA professor Julienne Greer will use an autonomous humanoid robot in an upcoming study exploring the connection between humans and machines.
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alzheimer's
UTSW Researcher Given National Award for Work in Psychiatry
by | Dec 19, 2016
For the second year in a row, a UT Southwestern Medical Center researcher has claimed the American Psychiatric Association’s top research award.
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Round Table
Office, Multifamily: Building the Fabric of a City
by | Dec 19, 2016
Experts from CBRE, Blackard Global, PegususAblon, and others discuss the trends that are shaping the built environment.
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aha moment
Could Design Thinking Disrupt Higher Ed? SMU Prof Believes So
by | Dec 16, 2016
Southern Methodist University research professor Kate Canales told Fast Company recently that design offers a good foundation for learning and problem-solving.
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Diversity

AT&T Dials Up Increased Diversity in Suppliers

by | Dec 16, 2016
The Dallas-based telecom spent $13.7 billion on diversity suppliers in 2016.
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STEM
Girl Scouts Get Financial Boost for South Dallas STEM Camp
by | Dec 16, 2016
Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas has received $11.5 million in financing to continue transforming Camp Whispering Cedars into a STEM education center.
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Orb
Orb Health Adding Nurses to Accommodate Growth
by | Dec 16, 2016
The tech-oriented health care startup just received $3.2 million in Series A funding and is already starting its next funding round.
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CNM Connect Receives $50K Grant to Help Nonprofits
by | Dec 15, 2016
The Dallas-based company was one of 10 nationwide to receive the grant.
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neurological

Could Health Care Be Key to Boosting Economy? Fort Worth Leaders Think So

by | Dec 15, 2016
Fort Worth leaders gathered Wednesday at Texas Christian University to discuss health care’s evolution in Tarrant County.
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Waze
Fort Worth, Waze Partner to Ease Traffic Woes
by | Dec 15, 2016
Here's how 'Wazers' and the city of Fort Worth are teaming up to battle traffic tie-ups.
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pocket
Building a New Dallas: How 3 Developers Create ‘Pocket Markets’
by | Dec 14, 2016
Areas around downtown Dallas have grown and evolved into distinct neighborhoods with vibrant communities, unique amenities, and eccentric personalities.
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schools
10 Dallas ISD Magnet School Students Bound for Elite Universities
by | Dec 14, 2016

Ten Dallas ISD seniors are heading to elite or Ivy League universities next year.

The Science and Engineering Magnet High School said it’s unprecedented to have 10 students accepted this early, WFAA reported....

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Love Field

Southwest Airlines Will Speed Up Its Wi-Fi Next Year

by | Dec 14, 2016
The Dallas-based airline will add Wi-Fi to 100 percent of its aircraft within a year.
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Rideshare
Rideshare Apps Drive Millions into Dallas Economy
by | Dec 14, 2016
Because of rideshare services, people stay out later, save time and explore new places, a Lyft survey shows.
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Meta Saas Startup: A Dozen Top Stories from 2018
Deadline Approaching for Small Business Course
by | Dec 13, 2016
Addison TreeHouse is hosting a U.S. Small Business Administration course for "Main Street" entrepreneurs in January.
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SMU Announces $2.5M Endowment from AT&T for New Research Center
by | Dec 13, 2016
Funds will be used to launch the AT&T Center for Virtualization.
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