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Browse our curated selection of events to plan your next week — and beyond.
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Stan Richards
The Richards Group’s Stan Richards Inspires Educational Video Series at UT
by | Aug 30, 2018
"Stan Talks" will bring students lessons in advertising and PR from some of the industry's brightest.
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R&D: New Center Fills Gaps in DFW Severe Weather Forecasts; Helping the Body Battle ‘Superbugs’
by | Aug 24, 2018
Also, you'll learn about a study that is testing a new liver transplant transport system. Here are some of the research projects underway in North Texas aimed at making our lives better.
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United Way, Texas Instruments Collaborate for Nonprofit Fellows Program
by | Aug 22, 2018
The TI Founders Leadership Fellows program aims to build a pipeline of nonprofit leaders for years to come.
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Lovejoy ISD First in Education Sector to Use Richardson Company’s Security Tech

by | Aug 20, 2018
Richardson-based Enseo first developed the security wearable for the hotel industry. Now, it's adapted its emergency notification tech for schools.
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researchers
R&D: Researchers Make Legal Meth to Test Drug Breathalyzer; UTA Prof Advises Feds on Pain Prevention
by | Aug 17, 2018
Also, you'll find research on a new blood test to help diagnose heart attacks more quickly. Here are some of the research projects underway in North Texas aimed at making our lives better.
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Paul Quinn College
Dallas’ Paul Quinn Breaking Ground on 1st New On-Campus Building in 40 Years
by | Aug 17, 2018
The LEED-certified Trammell S. Crow Living and Learning Center will feature 30,000 square feet of residential space for students and 10,000 square feet of classroom and office space.
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Dollars for Good: TWU Gets Record $10M Gift & Mavs Foundation Creates Computer Lab for Homeless Parents
by | Aug 15, 2018
Plus, grants for the Richardson Adult Literacy Center and Richland College as well as other social efforts to boost education and the workforce.
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Discovery: New Tool Helps Assess Heart Attack Risk, Young TCU Geniuses Busting Myths

by | Aug 3, 2018
Also, UT Dallas honors two professors for their research mentoring prowess. Here are some of the research projects underway in North Texas aimed at making our lives better.
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Jason W. Taylor
Child Development App, Countertop Remnant Retailer Named CodeLaunch Winners
by | Aug 2, 2018
Both of the winners in the annual startup pitch received $33,500 in seed funding and services and will have their startup be the focus of a three-day hackathon by an expert team of architects, designers, and coders.
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Discovery: UTD’s Big Week for Research, UTSW Researcher Honored, How Ancient Native Americans Used Fire
by | Jul 27, 2018
Also, TWU kinesiology students are honored for their National Biomechanics Day program. Here are some of the research projects underway in North Texas aimed at making our lives better.
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Dallas-Fort Worth Scores High for Large, Affordable Tech Labor Pool in CBRE Report
by | Jul 26, 2018
Dallas-Fort Worth increased the number of tech degree graduates by 81% in the last five years — the fastest growth of all tech talent markets.
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Infinity Festival Explores Advancements in Virtual Reality and Immersive Tech

by | Jul 24, 2018
Fort Worth Museum of Science and History's first Infinity Festival demonstrated innovative technology and highlighted the possibilities of its applications throughout the museum.
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Dallas Millennial Club
Dallas Millennial Club Shows Students Science’s Fun Side at Celebrate STEM in the Park
by | Jul 23, 2018
STEM in the Park was hosted by Millennials for STEM, a foundation by the Dallas Millennial Club. The event had different STEM zones like robotics or VR for parents and students from grades kindergarten to 12th to experience the different aspects of STEM in a fun, engaging way.
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Top, from left, Salvador Espino and Dr. Sandra Chapman; center, Geoff Moore, Betsy Price, Charles Taylor, and Joe DePetrillo; bottom, April Barnes.
DI People: UNTHSC Names Provost, EVP; TWU Appoints Associate VP, CIO; Chapman Honored by Les Femmes du Monde
by | Jul 23, 2018
In this roundup of DFW personnel activity, awards, and honors, you'll also find details about honors for Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price and Envy Gaming naming new president, COO.
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National Math and Science Initiative CEO Talks Spreading STEM Education & What’s Inspired Him Along the Way
by | Jul 16, 2018
Bernard Harris Jr. was the first African-American to walk in space, and now he's leading the Dallas-based National Math and Science Initiative to help encourage young people through its STEM curriculum.
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