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Guinness Record: 846 People Learn AI Coding at Capital One Event

by | Apr 18, 2019
The "Basic TrAIning" curriculum gives students cutting-edge resources to AI, software development, and problem solving, and is an introduction to STEAM fields.
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Robots in Action: Amazon Takes DISD Robotics Championship Teams Behind the Scenes, Gives $10K to STEM
by | Apr 18, 2019
We take you on a photo tour with DISD student inside a robotic fulfillment center, where Amazon encourages students to pursue robotics and engineering careers.
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Discovery: UTA Prof Gets $300K to Study Mycobacteria; UTSW Team Studies Liver Cancer Treatment
by | Apr 18, 2019
You’ll also find out about a Southern Methodist University grad student who is one of the recipients of the Naitonal Science Foundation’s Graduate Research Fellowhip Program in this roundup of research and development activity in North Texas.
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Gillian Friedman Fox of the Dallas Symphony on the Intersection of Corporate, Arts and Entrepreneurship
by | Apr 18, 2019
As Director of Contemporary & SOLUNA Programs, Gillian Friedman Fox is partnering with Capital One to showcase the importance of keeping art and music relevant.
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Discovery: REHEAL Glove Advances at UTA; UTD Studies Why Women Get More Migraines

by | Apr 12, 2019
You’ll also discover more about how a UT Southwestern researcher’s insights into alternative medicines and practices adopted by cancer patients and how Kanarys is partnering with UT Austin to research workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion in this roundup of research and development activity in North Texas.
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Opportunity Rising Foundation Names 6 New Board Members
by | Apr 12, 2019
The foundation was founded by DHA, formerly the Dallas Housing Authority, to provide education-related programs and scholarships for DHA clients and residents. 
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STEM in the Schoolyard: Sparking the ‘Curiosity’ That Fuels Innovation
by | Apr 10, 2019
TI's Rich Templeton says, “Innovation in this world is alive and well: It’s alive and well at TI, and it’s alive and well in North Texas,” as he works to promote STEM education.
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Winners Take Home $100K in Cash Prizes From TCU’s Socially Conscious Business Competition
by | Apr 9, 2019
The event pitted the teams in a two-day competition that produced nine winners, two special place awards, and six awards for the Elevator Pitch.
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3 DFW Universities will Vie for $100K in TCU’s Values and Ventures Competition

by | Apr 3, 2019
Teams from 56 universities from around the globe will pitch conscious capitalism ventures that make a profit while solving a problem.
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Soccer Meets STEAM: How FC Dallas is Using Sports to Educate Frisco Students
by | Mar 28, 2019
Students will visit Toyota Stadium for tours of the National Soccer Hall of Fame, lessons in academics, and a clinic that combines soccer skills with and a practical STEAM education lesson.
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Special Edition:
North Texas Innovators Look Back on #SXSW2019
by | Mar 23, 2019
In this week's rundown on ideas and innovation in North Texas, we caught up with local leaders to recap their experience at this year's SXSW.
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Discovery: UTA Prof Gets $6.575M in Grants; UNT, University of Dallas Put Telescope Online
by | Mar 22, 2019
You’ll also find news about how SMU Cox School MBA students are doing research for Arcis Golf, and how a $625K grant is aimed at improving healthcare at the Dallas VA Medical Center in this report on research and development activity in North Texas.
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Hear the Mayoral Candidates’ Plans for Education at CityLab High School Foundation’s Forum

by | Mar 15, 2019
All nine Dallas mayoral candidates have agreed to share their views on education and how to develop future city leaders during CityLab's forum on March 28.
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Discovery: UTD Scientist Finds Cause for Hot Batteries; BRIT, UNTHSC Collaborate on Research
by | Mar 15, 2019
In this roundup of research and development activity involving institutions in North Texas, you'll also read about a UTA professor that's using $900K in research grants to focus on monitoring structural integrity.
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SMU Seeking Applicants for New Online Master’s in Cybersecurity
by | Mar 13, 2019
The program, which launches in 2020, will offer 10 courses for 30 credit hours, and can be completed in less than two years.
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‘Esports and the New Gaming Economy’: UTD to Present Emerging Technologies Summit at Dallas Startup Week
by | Mar 12, 2019
As part of Dallas Startup Week's Gaming and Esports track, the UT Dallas Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship is hosting EmTech 2019, a special event intended to elevate the next generation of the gaming economy.
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