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UTA Developing Assistive Technologies Program With $381K Grant

by | Apr 18, 2018
The program will teach undergraduate students, particularly minority and female students with disabilities, how to design the assistive technology.
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Dr. Lee Berger
Perot Museum Partners With Paleoanthropologist on Center to Study the Human Journey
by | Apr 16, 2018
The new center will disseminate research from world-renowned paleoanthropologist Dr. Lee Berger impacting education and science in Dallas, nationally, and across the globe.
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OneUp
Social Entrepreneurs Focused on Education Land $100K in United Way’s OneUp the Pitch
by | Apr 13, 2018
ScholarShot and Education Opens Doors came away with the top awards in the second annual Shark Tank-style event from the United Way of Metropolitan Dallas' GroundFloor accelerator program.
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UNT Music Entrepreneurship Competition Finalists to Pitch April 22
by | Apr 12, 2018
Students created business plans in hopes of winning some of the more than $19,000 in cash prizes that will be awarded for winners to launch or expand businesses.
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SMU to Open Incubator at Mockingbird Station

by | Apr 11, 2018
The forthcoming space for budding businesses from SMU students, faculty, and staff will be housed on the first floor of the Foundry Club.
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Festival of Ideas: How Dallas Can Become a More ‘Connected City’
by | Apr 9, 2018
Discussions during the fourth annual event explored how to become more connected in the areas of education, health, physical layout, and inclusiveness.
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Randy Pitchford
Dallas Startup Week 2018: Day 5 Roundup
Friday morning's Startup Week activities led off with a women's networking breakfast and a Creative Mornings event. Then, sessions have covered equity in real estate, corporate innovation, fundraising, and the future of philanthropy.
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"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever was." — Margaret Mead
Education Track DSW18: Scenes from Mac’s Southside & Wild Detectives
The education track at Dallas Startup Week explored topics in human-centered design, entrepreneurship education, and activating youth for social change.
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David Matthews and Gina Puente

Dallas Startup Week 2018: Day 4 Roundup

Thursday led off with a session delving into blockchain's use in health care and events giving tips in SEO, influencer marketing, and legal issues. RevTech also hosted its signature Tech Trends in Retail event.
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On Tap: Tech & The Brain, Dallas Festival of Ideas & Deep Ellum Arts Festival
Browse our curated selection of events to plan your next week — and beyond.
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Ciara Boniface with Oprah Winfrey
Q+A: UNT Junior Wins $100K in Disney’s ‘Next Visionary Filmmaker’ Contest
by | Apr 4, 2018
As part of her award, Ciara Boniface attended the movie premiere and met A Wrinkle In Time director Ava DuVernay, and the film's cast, including Oprah Winfrey and Reese Witherspoon.
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Dallas Startup Week
Dallas Startup Week 2018: Day 3 Roundup
Wednesday's panels have tackled disruptive technologies such as blockchain, the corporate-startup relationship, and more.
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Dallas Startup Week

Dallas Startup Week 2018: Day 1 Roundup

The free, five-day celebration of all things startup is officially underway.
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Garland ISD Students Using VR to Aid First Responder Training
by | Apr 2, 2018
Sachse High School is partnering with the fire department to meet real-life training needs for the city.
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On Tap: Dallas Startup Week, Automation Everywhere & Comedy Festival
Browse our curated selection of events to plan your next week — and beyond.
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Homeless
Homeless Kids, City Park, STEM Education Benefit from Philanthropy
by | Mar 28, 2018
North Texas educational institutions and nonprofits receive financial backing for their programs from foundations and businesses.
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