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Browse our curated selection of events to plan your next week — and beyond.
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transit
UTA, DART Program Focuses on ‘Next Generation of Engineers, Planners & Designers’
by | Sep 21, 2017
Out of 100 applicants five students have been selected to work with DART executives. The academy's goal is to push students to develop forward-thinking transport measures in the North Texas.
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Avery Gore
Creating Cultural Ties: Bright Light Volunteers Eyeing Canada, Vietnam for Growth
by | Sep 21, 2017
Since its founding three years ago, the nonprofit has expanded its reach beyond students to encompass on-the-ground service opportunities for teacher, civic, and corporate groups.
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women
‘NoMeanGirls:’ Conference Aims to Empower Women Leaders
by | Sep 15, 2017
The inaugural three-day event from Plaid For Women also will encourage attendees to stand up for, and support, other women.
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play therapy

UNT Profs’ $313K Grant Backs Play Therapy Project 

by | Sep 7, 2017
The three UNT Faculty members' play therapy project will benefit Denton and Little Elm school districts.
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Tarrant County Literacy Program Helps Visually Impaired Learners
by | Sep 6, 2017
The pilot program had 25 students this summer, but organizers hope it will expand to reach more of the 800 visually impaired students in Region 11.
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spirit of innovation
US India Chamber Calling on College Students With Tech Inventions in ‘Spirit of Innovation’ Contest
by | Sep 5, 2017
The two-part contest is designed to promote technology innovation and entrepreneurship.
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pain
DFW Research Roundup: Alleviating Pain, Plants & Snakes, $300K Grant for Protein Studies
by | Sep 1, 2017
Across North Texas, researchers are making discoveries and breakthroughs in their laboratories. Here's the latest on their efforts.
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edtech startup

Dallas EdTech Startup Finds Partnerships are Key for Growth

by | Aug 30, 2017
There has been an evolution in Tech EdVenture's business from consumer-based model to a more B2B focus.
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Tech Titans Awards 2017
Tech Titans Celebrates Winners of Annual Tech Impact Awards
by | Aug 28, 2017
Tech Titans, a North Texas technology trade association, recognizes local individuals and companies each year who have made significant contributions to the technology industry. 
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Tech EdVenture Founder Allen Selis at Tech Wildcatters in 2016. Beginning this fall, Shelton will collaborate with Dallas-based startup Tech EdVentures to expand its computer science curriculum.
What’s New and Next in Education:
Back-to-School Edition
by | Aug 25, 2017
Tech Edventures collaborates with Shelton School. A unique new school in Keller ISD. City Lab High School opens in DISD. These stories and more in our education roundup.
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The Nest
UNT Hits ‘Play’ for Esports Enthusiasts With The Nest
by | Aug 24, 2017
The $200,000 space is open to any student or faculty member who wants to hone their gaming skills.
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TI

TI Giving $6.2M for STEM Education, With Majority Focused on Teacher Effectiveness

by | Aug 16, 2017
TI also announced it had partnered with retired NFL football player John Urschel to kickoff a STEM contest.
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reading
Fort Worth’s Reading with Barbers Creates a Space for Learning in Ordinary Places
by | Aug 14, 2017
Nine barbershops in areas with underperforming schools will provide patrons with a bookshelf of choices.
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Giant Birdlike Dinosaur Named for SMU Paleontologist
by | Aug 11, 2017
SMU Paleontologist Louis Jacobs mentored three of the scientists who are researching the dinosaur that was discovered in China.
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Dream
Nonprofit is Helping North Texas Kids ‘Dream Outside the Box’
by | Aug 11, 2017
The nonprofit started in 2009 and now has grown to 10 college chapters around the country helping kids in "dream desserts" realize their full potential.
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