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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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Narrowing the Gender Gap: North Texas Groups Empowering Girls in STEM
by | May 22, 2018
DFW area programs and organizations are working to introduce girls to STEM at a younger age in order for them to develop a passion for math and sciences and later the confidence to lead in these male-dominated fields.
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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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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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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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On Tap: US India Chamber Tech Conference, Array & NextUp Female Founders
Browse our curated selection of events to plan your next week — and beyond.
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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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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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Lemonade Day Sparks Student Entrepreneurs Across DFW
by | May 4, 2018
On May 5, kids throughout North Texas will learn the ins and outs of business by creating and running profitable lemonade stands
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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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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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$225K In Grants Aid DFW Nonprofits, Winning App Boosts School Security, State Fair Awards $600K in Scholarships
by | May 1, 2018
North Texas nonprofits and educational institutions receive financial backing from foundations and businesses to further their work, while scholarships help further DFW students' educations.
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India-based Tata Consultancy Services Expands in Plano
by | Apr 27, 2018
Tata joins fellow India-based IT services company Wipro in annoucing expansions in Plano.
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