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Discovery: Agrilife Expansion Focuses on Food and Water, UTA Gets a $2.3M Grant for Composites

by | Oct 24, 2019
In this weekly roundup of research and development activity in North Texas, you’ll also find out why an important computing society recognized a UNT associate dean for her scientific contributions.
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UT Dallas is One of Four Taking Part in eBay University’s AI Competition
by | Oct 22, 2019
eBay already uses machine learning, but wanted to grow its community and future technologists by working with universities. More than 40 students from four schools are participating in the machine learning competition.
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D Ceo and Dallas Innovates present The Innovation Awards 2020
Nominate Now: D CEO and Dallas Innovates ‘The Innovation Awards’ 2020
by | Oct 21, 2019
Hurry, nominations are open until Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019 for The Innovation Awards.
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Innovative Spaces: UNT Unveils Its Newly Renovated College of Visual Arts and Design
by | Oct 21, 2019
The University of North Texas' College of Visual Arts and Design—one of the best arts schools in the country—recently opened its new 238,000-square-foot, $70 million facility.
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TCU and Cowtown Angels Win Global Entrepreneurship Award

by | Oct 18, 2019
The yearly awards honor the top entrepreneurship centers and programs in the world—this year, excellence in entrepreneurial and innovative teaching went to the Cowtown Angels Fellows program at TCU’s Neely Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation.
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Discovery: UTSW Bird Research Finding How Human Communication Works; UT Dallas Uses $4M NSF Grant for Cybersecurity Training
by | Oct 18, 2019
In this weekly roundup of research and development activity in North Texas, you’ll also find out how UTA is using water fleas to study infertility.
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STEM, STEAM, STREAM: “In Dallas, the Ingredients are Here.”
Dallas-Fort Worth has the pieces—educators, nonprofits, corporations, technology, and the will—to be known as a hub for innovation and technology, our panel agrees. But, to attract and prepare the next generation of world-class talent, we need action. "Hopefully, we're all beginning to push this boulder up the hill, together," Drexell Owusu says. Read the final installment of our series.
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IF/THEN Summit to Highlight Female Innovators and Promote STEM Careers
by | Oct 16, 2019
Coming to Dallas next week, the IF/THEN Summit will bring in "STEM Rock Stars" who have been selected as American Association for the Advancement of Science IF/THEN Ambassadors. Meet the ten from North Texas.
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Discovery: UTD Research Finds a Cool Twist; UNT Prof Works to Improve Knee Surgery Outcomes

by | Oct 11, 2019
In this weekly roundup of research and development activity in North Texas, you’ll also find news on how a consortium led by UT Arlington is developing ways to reduce unsafe uses of medications.
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Dallas Innovates—The [Tech] Talent Issue
Have a company where culture and people are top priority? A workplace that inspires office envy? A dream team? Tell us about it.
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STEM, STEAM, STREAM: ‘The World Doesn’t Work Without Technology Anymore, Nothing Does.’
STEM is cool, our experts agree. And it's important. The challenge is translating that to students. Part Two of our series explores the state of STEM, STEAM, and STREAM education in Dallas-Fort Worth and the actions we need to take.
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Building Trust in Tech: UT Dallas-Backed Research Center Gets National Science Foundation Designation
by | Oct 9, 2019
UT Dallas is a founding partner in The Center for Hardware and Embedded Systems Security and Trust, a.k.a. CHEST, which ensures electronic devices are designed to protect people and communities.
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UTD Researchers Use Hand AI Coordination to Improve Control of Prostheses

by | Oct 4, 2019
The work by a team of researchers at the University of Texas at Dallas could lead to improved prosthetic hands.
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SMU Names Mak to Lead Caruth Institute for Entrepreneurship
by | Oct 4, 2019
The institute is the oldest academic entrepreneurship center in the world, providing essential insights and connections in the world of entrepreneurship, from blockchain to venture investing.
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The Countdown: Dallas Innovates’ 10 Most Popular Stories in September
by | Oct 1, 2019
Take a look back on the stories that grabbed our readers' attention last month.
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STEM, STEAM, STREAM: North Texas Experts Discuss Why Education Matters to Business
In this three-part series, experts talk about the state of STEM, STEAM, and STREAM education in Dallas-Fort Worth—and what it means to our future workforce. In Part One, these leaders tackle how to define STEM and also identify opportunities to come together to fuel the talent pipeline.
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