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Rendering of the U.S. Navy's USS Wisconsin, a nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine now under construction. [Image: U.S. Navy]
North Texas STEM Platform Partners with U.S. Navy to Teach Submarine-Building Skills in Schools
by David Seeley | Oct 10, 2024
As global threats continue to rise, the U.S. Navy has urgent need for something silent beneath the seas—new submarines to augment its existing fleet. But America’s submarine industry will need to hire 140,000 skilled employees over the next decade to meet the service's growing demand. Now Southlake-based Learning Blade, a STEM career exploration platform for grades 5–9, is diving in to help address this critical workforce shortage—by sparking a new generation of sub builders.
by Lance Murray |
Oct 9, 2024
Offered through SMU's Continuing and Professional Education (CAPE) unit and powered by Flatiron School, the first classes will begin Nov. 4, with future sections scheduled to begin throughout the year. SMU said the programs offer the flexibility to learn from anywhere in the world.
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by Lance Murray |
Oct 7, 2024
New York-based Local Projects said it will design immersive, interactive exhibitions for the museum featuring multimedia installations and historical artifacts, with an aim of "fostering a powerful connection between visitors and the story and impact of Juneteenth."
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by Lance Murray |
Oct 3, 2024
The Oct. 5 event at For Oak Cliff in Dallas will bring the latest in tech, connection, and innovation to the heart of the community—including a robot petting zoo, tech workshops, the Innovate & Create Digital Art Challenge, DJ-spun music and arts entertainment, and more
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Tbe Loews Arlington Hotel and Convention Center [Photo: PR Newswire]
BioNTX Announces Finalists for the 2024 Tech Transfer Showcase Pitch Competition at the Upcoming iC³ Summit
by Lance Murray | Sep 26, 2024
The Tech Transfer Showcase spotlights life science innovation at universities and strengthens the development of future leaders and entrepreneurs, BioNTX said. Here are the six university finalists who'll be pitching at the summit.
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by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
Sep 25, 2024
Home to TCU's Anne Burnett Marion School of Medicine, the new medical school building features anatomy and experimental labs supporting the use of the latest AR and VR technologies. A medical simulation suite will enable students to interact with lifelike human manikins for the practice of complex team-based care.
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by Lance Murray |
Sep 25, 2024
The new record for the most users to take an online financial literacy lesson in 24 hours involved members of the public and students from Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD and Richardson ISD. Participants got rousing support from Dallas Mavericks player P.J. Washington, who said "being disciplined for six months can change your life forever."
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by David Seeley |
Sep 25, 2024
The $158 million Edith and Peter O’Donnell Jr. Athenaeum at UT Dallas in Richardson has begun to take living shape with today's opening of the Crow Museum of Asian Art's second location and Tuesday's groundbreaking for a new 680-seat performance hall and music building. The project's goal: transforming UT Dallas into a cultural destination for North Texas.
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Charisma Virtual Social Coaching is billed as virtual social coaching for the real world. [Image: The Center for BrainHealth]
Charisma’s Next Level: How UT Dallas’ Center for BrainHealth and AWS Are Using Gen AI and Gametech to Boost Social Coaching
by Lance Murray | Sep 24, 2024
Charisma, a social coaching program developed by the Center for BrainHealth, uses generative AI and gaming technology to create realistic virtual environments, helping individuals improve social skills with the guidance of a coach—and now it’s scaling up with AWS.
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by David Seeley |
Sep 20, 2024
The new building will expand UNT's research space across the fields of biology, biomedical engineering, chemistry, physics, data science, and computer science and engineering. "Experiential learning opportunities for students" are also part of the plan.
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by Nicole Ward, DRC Data Journalist |
Sep 11, 2024
Trevor Gicheru created Nurovant AI, an app that converts lectures into flashcards, quizzes, and summaries, helping students focus on key themes. With support from institutions like SMU, Harvard, and MIT, he’s now scaling his venture and aiming for a $2-3 million seed round in 2025.
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by Quincy Preston |
Aug 29, 2024
In September, a new Graduate School will act as the main coordinating hub for advanced degree programs, while three HSC schools get rebranded as colleges.
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Mark Cuban Foundation, Codecademy Collaborate to Expand AI Education via Free Bootcamps
by Lance Murray | Aug 28, 2024
The collaboration could have a big payback for high school students aiming for a high-tech future. The foundation and Codecademy aim to supply educational tools, resources, and bootcamps to develop essential technology, AI, and coding skills for the future.
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by Lance Murray |
Aug 23, 2024
President R. Gerald Turner will transition to president emeritus whenever the next president of SMU takes office, likely on June 1, 2025. SMU said that Turner’s leadership has driven the academic and reputational transformation of the university.
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by David Seeley |
Aug 22, 2024
A horned frog needs room to roam. So does Texas Christian University—which is developing a Campus Master Plan to ensure its position as a leading university. One key focus: making TCU's East Campus "a thriving residential hub for campus life." Part of that mission could be fulfilled by January 2025, TCU says.
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by Lance Murray |
Aug 20, 2024
Called the Collin College Academic Alliance, the innovative partnership will provide area residents with the opportunity to earn an associate degree, seamlessly earn a bachelor’s degree, and save "thousands of dollars," the schools said.
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