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The Last Word: Dallas College’s Ben Magill On the SMU-Led Proposal Landing the Texoma National Semiconductor Tech Hub, 1 of 4 in the U.S.

by | 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 Dallas 100: SMU Cox Unveils Its 2023 Ranking of the Fastest-Growing Private Companies in DFW
by | Nov 3, 2023
Collectively, the 100 privately held companies generated more than $11 billion from 2020 to 2022, creating nearly 14,000 jobs while growing average sales by 146%. Plano-based healthcare staffing platform StaffDNA took the top spot in the annual rankings. Here's the complete list of winners.
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UTA Greenlights $6M Imaging Center, Cutting-Edge MRI for Brain Health Research, and More
by | 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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UTSW, UTA Professors Get NIH Grant for Early Detection of Brain Swelling in Newborns
by | 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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UTA Team Gets $2M To Develop 3D-Printed Coral Reefs To Replace Damaged Natural Ones

by | 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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The Last Word: UTA’s Michael Bozlar on Tapping New Sources of Rare Earth Metals
by | Oct 24, 2023
Rare earth metals power our tech-driven world, from smartphones to satellites. But with just a handful of countries controlling the global spigot, supplies of these critical elements are vulnerable to disruption. The UT Arlington team of chemists, engineers, and materials scientists aim to conduct research that will "improve U.S. competitiveness in the production of rare earth metals."
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‘Fablets’ and More: How SMU Snagged Lead Agency Role in Federal Texoma Semiconductor Tech Hub
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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Texas Women for the Arts Opens Applications for 2024 Arts Education Grants
by | 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.
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From Startups to Skill Sets: Blackstone LaunchPad Broadens Mission to Equip Grads for Any Career

by | 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 Dallas Hosts Largest-Ever GCEC Conference, Wins ‘Entrepreneurial Leadership’ Honor for Innovation Institute
by | Oct 18, 2023
The annual conference of the Global Consortium of Entrepreneurship Centers featured more than 700 leaders from universities around the world taking part in more than 140 breakout sessions. More than a year and a half in the making, it saw the presentation of honors and awards to 12 universities—including a key honor for UTD's Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, which hosted the event.
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NSF-Backed UTA Scientists Work to Develop U.S. Supply of Rare Earth Metals
by | 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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The Last Word: UTD’s Dr. Shalini Prasad on the THC Level Rapid Test Her Team Developed
by | 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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Meet the Finalists: The Innovation Awards 2024, Presented by Dallas Innovates and D CEO

by | 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.

All finalists will be recognized in the January/February issue of D CEO magazine and online at DallasInnovates.com;...

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Dallas College and Jobs for the Future Team Up on Innovation Challenge for the ‘Next Big Idea’ in VR and XR Tech for Small Businesses
by | Oct 13, 2023
Jobs for the Future, a national nonprofit, and Dallas College are hosting an Innovation Challenge the week of October 16 "to allow Dallas-based small business owners and community visionaries to partner with technology developers to discover the next big idea" in VR technology.
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Texas Woman’s University Names Aviation School’s Inaugural Director
by | Oct 12, 2023
A veteran aviation educator and pilot, J. Clinton Grant is currently Tarrant County College’s dean of aviation, business, and logistics. TWU said the top goal of its aviation program—which snagged a $15 million grant in May—is to produce more women commercial pilots.
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The Last Word: UNT Dallas’ Teresa Espino on Wednesday’s ‘Walk a Mile in Her Shoes’ Event
UNT Dallas is hosting a “Walk A Mile In Her Shoes” event to enable people to take a stance against sexualized violence. It will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday October 11 on the university campus at 7300 University Hills Blvd. in Dallas. The public is invited to participate or attend the free event, with no registration required. 
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