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Howlite, an injured loggerhead sea turtle, is back to normal thanks to a custom weighted vest and at home at the Dallas Children’s Aquarium. [Photo: South Carolina Aquarium]
The Last Word: Bree Kramer on a Rescued Sea Turtle with an Innovative Weighted Vest at Dallas Children’s Aquarium
by David Seeley | Nov 9, 2023
One of the newest residents of the Dallas Children's Aquarium had a big problem after he was injured by a boat: A spinal injury had turned his life upside down. Trapped air—also known as "bubble butt syndrome"—made him float vertically and helplessly at the top of the sea.
by David Seeley |
Nov 8, 2023
UTA researcher Mohsen Shahandashti, an associate professor in the Department of Civil Engineering, is building a price estimation and visualization tool for the Texas Department of Transportation through a $200,000 U.S. DOT grant.
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by Lance Murray |
Nov 7, 2023
How much will that highway project cost? Soil diversity, supply chain delays, climate differences, material and labor costs, and many other things can factor into the budget. A UT Arlington researcher aims to help solve the puzzle with a new price estimation and visualization tool.
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by David Seeley |
Nov 7, 2023
In late October, Dallas won its second federal innovation hub award in two months when the Texoma Semiconductor Tech Hub landed in the city as part of 31 nationwide tech hubs designated by the Biden-Harris administration.
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The Science & Engineering Innovation & Research building at UT Arlington. [Photo: UTA]
UTA Greenlights $6M Imaging Center, Cutting-Edge MRI for Brain Health Research, and More
by Quincy Preston | Nov 2, 2023
The new on-campus facility at the University of Arlington will be a major upgrade in research infrastructure for the Texas Tier One institution. A focus of the new center will be pressing issues in brain health.
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by Lance Murray |
Oct 31, 2023
The scientists' joint research could help lead to early detection of babies at risk of hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy, which occurs when oxygen or blood flow to the brain is reduced or stopped at birth.
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by Lance Murray |
Oct 31, 2023
The hackathon is presented by BLACK ENTERPRISE, a leading Black-owned digital media brand dedicated to providing business, investment, and wealth-building resources for African Americans. Scheduled for this Thursday to Sunday, it will provide students with mentorship opportunities while showcasing their technical skills to the airline and its technology partners—resulting in potential job offers.
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by Lance Murray |
Oct 26, 2023
A civil engineering researcher at UT Arlington and her team are hoping to restore damaged or dying coral reefs—inspired by the remarkable durability of ancient Roman construction materials in seawater.
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SMU's Dallas Hall. [Courtesy photo]
‘Fablets’ and More: How SMU Snagged Lead Agency Role in Federal Texoma Semiconductor Tech Hub
by Quincy Preston and David Seeley | Oct 24, 2023
On Monday, the Biden administration unveiled 31 U.S. Tech Hubs in the U.S., including the SMU-led Texoma Semiconductor Hub. Here's a deep dive into how Dallas landed its second federal tech hub in two months, who's involved, and what it could mean for the region.
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by Quincy Preston |
Oct 21, 2023
The Texas Cultural Trust’s giving circle invests in arts education for kids across Texas. The deadline to apply for the 2024 cycle is December 1.
In June, the Texas Women for the Arts awarded over $294,000 in 2023 grants to 41 organizations across Texas, including seven in North Texas.
In June, the Texas Women for the Arts awarded over $294,000 in 2023 grants to 41 organizations across Texas, including seven in North Texas.
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by David Seeley |
Oct 20, 2023
The EarthX Film & Music Festival—the only environmental film festival in Texas—will turn Dallas' Oak Cliff neighborhood green October 20-22 at three different venues: the Texas Theater, Arts Mission Oak Cliff, and the Kessler Theater. The 3-day event will offer feature-length documentaries, shorts, live music, food, and storytelling for "a wide range of audiences."
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by Quincy Preston |
Oct 18, 2023
Blackstone LaunchPad has expanded its mission beyond entrepreneurship. With a mix of next-gen career readiness, LaunchPad is set to equip students with adaptable skills for any professional path. We talk with Blackstone Charitable Foundation Executive Director Maura Pally during a Dallas visit about the program's new pilot internships and more.
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UT Arlington's Robin Macaluso and Michael Bozlar. [Photos: UTA]
NSF-Backed UTA Scientists Work to Develop U.S. Supply of Rare Earth Metals
by Quincy Preston | Oct 17, 2023
China dominates rare earth metals, controlling 60% of global production. A new $300K National Science Foundation grant enables a team of chemists, engineers, and materials scientists at UT Arlington to diversify and strengthen the U.S. supply chain.
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by David Seeley |
Oct 16, 2023
We told you last month about CannibiSenS, the hand-held rapid saliva test developed by Prasad and her team at UT Dallas. The device can measure THC levels with 94% accuracy, the team says. According to the researchers, the “electrochemical sensor” is more sensitive than over-the-counter tests, which typically can detect THC but don’t determine its concentration.
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by David Seeley |
Oct 16, 2023
Scanning someone's brain with an MRI machine may not seem like child's play. But kids will have the opportunity to do that and much more—on mannequins, that is—at a new Children's Health Hospital experience at KidZania Dallas in Frisco.
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by Lance Murray |
Oct 13, 2023
Dallas Innovates and D CEO are proud to announce the finalists for its fifth annual Innovation Awards. The program honors companies, CEOs, CIOS, CTOs, entrepreneurs, and other leaders who are helping to make Dallas-Fort Worth an innovation hub....
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