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Workshop to Look at Advanced Manufacturing in Aerospace

by | Jul 11, 2017
The workshop was made possible by a $75,000 grant from the National Science Foundation and $25,000 from the University of Texas at Arlington.
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Program Teaches South Dallas Kids Value of Literacy
by | Jul 11, 2017
The Pease Freedom School is part of a national program working to engage young people of color to instill confidence and close the achievement gap.
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SMU, UNT Dallas Among Universities Receiving Part of $50M for Aspiring Teachers
by | Jul 10, 2017
The Raising Texas Teachers program will dole out $50 million in scholarship funds and training over the next decade to increase numbers of qualified teachers.
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Historic IP Decision: The Future of ‘Immoral,’ ‘Scandalous’ and ‘Disparaging’ Trademarks
by | Jul 7, 2017
A recent Supreme Court decision will likely have wide-ranging impact on the field of trademarks. Polsinelli’s Kathryn Allen and Adam Rehm discuss what the highly-anticipated IP decision means — and last week's USPTO guidance.
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Rising From Tragedy: Denton Nonprofit Founded After 2016 Dallas Police Ambush

by | Jul 7, 2017
In the aftermath of the horrific event, Ipinowula “Ipi” Adedokun created World Apparel Co. to sell fashionable clothing and donate a portion of its profits to help children in need. 
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Plano ISD Teachers Become Externs for Local Companies
by | Jul 6, 2017
The Plano Mayor's Summer Internship Program is piloting a new paid externship program for teachers to work alongside student interns at top Plano companies.
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For Oak Cliff Helping Students Craft Stories Through Hip-Hop
by | Jul 6, 2017
At the end of the four-week camp, students will perform their own recorded music live at For Oak Cliff's back-to-school festival on Aug. 12.
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Cornbread Hustle Expands, Gives Second Chances For Felons
by | Jul 5, 2017
The free, 90-day “transformation program” is providing assistance to returning citizens from jail or prison or recovering addicts by training them how to be entrepreneurs.
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Greer Gas-to-Liquid Lab a ‘World Changer’ in Making Cheaper Fuels

by | Jun 29, 2017
Greenway Innovative Energy funded the $750,000 cost of the lab to help turn the conversion process into a reality.
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Eaton HS Student Startups Win National Awards
by | Jun 27, 2017
Jakayla Dixon's Feel the Color produces clothing tags that can aid people with visual impairments in picking out clothes. CHAAO, another student-run company crafts jewelry from recycled materials.
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Fort Worth Researchers Using Motion Capture Tech to Aid People With Mobility Problems
by | Jun 26, 2017
UNT Health Science Center's Human Movement Performance Laboratory is using state of the art motion picture equipment and virtual reality to record and analyze the movement of people with mobility problems such as Parkinson's disease.
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SMU STEM Academy Launches DISD Teachers to New Heights
by | Jun 26, 2017
This summer, Dallas ISD teachers are going to school — learning ways to increase student interest in STEM subjects.
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A Snow Cone Stand and a Dream: Southern Dallas Open for Business

by | Jun 20, 2017
Representatives from co-working/entrepreneur centers gathered recently to describe their progress, strategies, and aspirations for Southern Dallas.
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Mensa Foundation Honors Teen Creator of Anti-Bullying App
by | Jun 19, 2017
The Arlington-based nonprofit is awarding Natalie Hampton with the Copper Black Award, an achievement recognizing an invention or innovation that is implemented and helps people other than the nominee. 
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CEOS Sharing Entrepreneurial Journeys With South Dallas High School Students
by | Jun 19, 2017
Known as ELEVATE, the leadership academy, which began Monday, is being organized by RISE Clothing entrepreneurs Terrence and Tim Maiden, who plan to share some of the hard-won lessons they learned in building a successful apparel business.
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Lyft to Donate Portion of
Rides to Paul Quinn College
by | Jun 16, 2017
The rideshare company will give one percent of all rides to and from Paul Quinn's campus to the college's Work Program.
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