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Startup Crawl

Get Plugged into Fort Worth’s Entrepreneurial Community in its First Startup Crawl

by | May 25, 2018
Startup Crawl FW will give attendees a look at coworking spaces, universities, entrepreneurial centers, and startups that are working to foster innovation in Fort Worth — all in one night.
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On Tap: Social Innovation Lunch, WeWork Open House, Women’s Leadership Events & Innovation in Talent Attraction
Browse our curated selection of events to plan your next week — and beyond.
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DI People: Urban Air, Varidesk, Kimberly-Clark, Murphy Center Name New Leaders
by | May 23, 2018
From Ken May taking charge at Dallas-based Urban Air Adventure Park to a new COO at Varidesk, our roundup of personnel activity also includes a new CMO at Kimberly-Clark, and a new head at a UNT center.
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Dollars for Good: JPMorgan Chase Investing $3M in Dallas-Area Students, BCBS Accepting Grant Proposals
by | May 22, 2018
North Texas nonprofits and educational institutions receive financial backing from foundations and businesses to further their work in STEM, conservation, workforce development, and more.
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TWU Announces New Institute for Women’s Leadership

by | May 21, 2018
The institute will encompass three focused centers aimed at inspiring more women to run for political office, be entrepreneurs and executives, and gain professional leadership skills and experience.
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On Tap: Breaking Shadows, Women in Tech Awards & Startup Comedy Roast
Browse our curated selection of events to plan your next week — and beyond.
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NASA Engineer Lesa Roe Bringing Pioneering Spirit to UNT System
by | May 15, 2018
No matter what tomorrow’s jobs or classrooms look like, the first female chancellor of the University of North Texas System said there are three key skills she thinks students need to develop  — problem solving, creativity, and communications.
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SMU professor Jim Hart holds United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship award
Recipe for Learning: SMU Professor Writes Book on Entrepreneurship Education
by | May 11, 2018
Jim Hart's book offers a step by step guide through his original lessons as well as tips he's gleaned from putting them into practice over the last 15 years.
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Two Richland HS Students Take First at State STEM Competition

by | May 9, 2018
Nine other North Texas students received awards at the competition in which they tackled math, science, and engineering tasks.
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Steve Case at Rise of the Rest in Dallas: Investors Should Focus on Why it Will Work
by | May 8, 2018
The AOL co-founder's traveling tour, designed to spur more growth in entrepreneurial ecosystems around the nation, made its first 2018 stop in Dallas Monday. Steve Case encouraged attendees to "seize the moment," and get engaged with helping local startups.
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Jose Hernandez
Irving-based SER National to Host STEM Event for Students
by | May 8, 2018
The nonprofit focused on improving job opportunities for Hispanics and other underserved populations will host a daylong event featuring workshops and a keynote speech from retired NASA astronaut Jose Hernandez.
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On Tap: DWE Women’s Expo, Business For Breakfast & SOLUNA International Festival
Browse our curated selection of events to plan your next week — and beyond.
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RoboKind

RoboKind’s New Robot Teaching Kids to Be Tomorrow’s Coders

by | May 3, 2018
The Dallas startup launched its robots4STEM program in March, which includes a curriculum covering coding, algorithmic thinking, and online safety through Jett the robot.
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Changing the Narrative Through Education
by | May 3, 2018
Former director of NASA Langley Research Center, current Chancellor of the UNT System, and first-generation college graduate Lesa Roe discusses how the new Bridging Gaps Scholarship Program will make education more accessible.
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Campfires, Camping Take Back Seat to Coding, Sciences at Girl Scouts’ STEM Center
by | May 2, 2018
This weekend, the Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas will officially open its STEM Center of Excellence at Camp Whispering Cedars. It's the first time an entire Girl Scouts camp property has been dedicated to science, technology, engineering, and math education.
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Nature Nate’s Honey to Support University Bee Research
by | May 1, 2018
The McKinney-based company's investment targets university research focused on honey bee health.
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