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10 North Texas Schools
Honored by Principal’s Institute

by | Jun 12, 2017
The schools were recognized for their transformational efforts to improve learning opportunities on their campuses.
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Automatic three dimensional 3d printer performs product creation. Modern 3D printing or additive manufacturing and robotic automation technology. Photo via istockphoto
Dallas ISD Offers Free STEM Camps to Students
by | Jun 9, 2017
The June camps will cover a range of topics from from 3D printing to environmental engineering.
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transistor
UTD Researcher Designs
All-Carbon Transistor
by | Jun 9, 2017
Dr. Joseph Friedman believes carbon transistors will be more effective and smaller in size than the current transistors made of silicon.
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National Youth Week
Dallas Nonprofit Launching National Youth Week
by | Jun 7, 2017
"We have a National Cookie Day, we have a National Butterfly Day, we have National Doughnut Day," says Lori Hoff. Now the CEO of Outreach Ministries aims to bring nonprofits together with a weeklong event to celebrate the potential of our youth — and educate parents.
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flying car

Toyota Backs Flying Car to Deliver Olympic Torch

by | Jun 6, 2017
Cartivator Resource Management is working on the flying car to light the torch at the 2020 games in Tokyo.
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Abstract brain wave concept on blue background technology.
UNT Researchers Find Way to Protect Brain After Cardiac Arrest
by | Jun 6, 2017
The treatment could help victims of cardiac arrest avoid irreversible brain damage.
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The MAC Event Highlights Student-Made Video Art
by | Jun 6, 2017
During Saturday’s MediaGala, The MAC’s outdoor green space will be filled with work by student filmmakers from Booker T. Washington High School.
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Dallas 24-Hour Video Race Winners Announced
by | Jun 5, 2017
Finding the truth. VHS tape or book. Elevator. "What is your name again?" Now, GO! Filmmakers had 24 hours to make a five-minute film.
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Dr. Benjamin Tu

UTSW Biochemist Named Finalist For National Science Award

by | Jun 2, 2017
Dr. Benjamin Tu is the only finalist from the Dallas area in the 2017 Blavatnik National Awards for Young Scientists.
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economics
Economics Group Names
SMU Prof as Research Fellow
by | Jun 1, 2017
Elira Kuka is the second educator from DFW to be appointed as a fellow for the prestigious organization.
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T.D. Jakes
T.D. Jakes, UNT Dallas Team for MegaFest Student Pitch Contest
by | May 26, 2017
Students will make Shark Tank-style pitches before a panel of judges and could win some of the competition's $50,000 in total prize money.
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geothermal
SMU Researchers Find
West Virginia Geothermal Spots
by | May 26, 2017
The heated energy sources were discovered in the Mountain State by examining previously overlooked oil and gas data.
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The Hive makerspace

Schools Turn to Makerspaces to Build Better Thinkers, By Design

by | May 24, 2017
Alcuin School's The Hive — funded in part by Bottle Rocket's Calvin Carter — and other makerspaces, are bringing the startup ethos to Dallas area schools. Alcuin is also boosting social entrepreneurship with $1 million from the J.C. Saada Family Foundation.
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Caris Life Sciences
UTA Faculty Startup AbeXXa Makes Prestigious List
by | May 23, 2017
AbeXXa's technology helps identify a new series of biomarkers or targets for cancer from the many thousands of proteins found within a tumor cell.
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BarnRaise
Capital One BarnRaise: Creating Solutions For Population Growth
by | May 23, 2017
During the recent maker conference, companies paired with nonprofits to focus on different challenges that come along with the area’s escalating population.
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smart cities
Winners Named in Richardson Smart Cities Reverse Pitch
by | May 19, 2017
Richardson was one of four cities around the nation that held US Ignite app challenges to create smart cities tools addressing community issues.
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