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Mowing Robot Takes Top Prize at UTA Innovation Day Contest

by | Feb 8, 2017
The third annual event showcased the creativity and inventions of young entrepreneurs.
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DISD STEM Expo 2017
From Robots to Drones, DISD Event Puts STEM in Focus
by | Feb 7, 2017
According to the district, its the largest STEM-focused event in the state.
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SMU Launches Master’s of Science in Engineering Entrepreneurship
by | Feb 6, 2017
The new program will equip students to lead new tech ventures as demand continues to rise.
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Red-light Tie-ups: Relief May Be Easy as ‘Pi’
by | Feb 6, 2017
UTD Researchers say the average driver spends a year of his or her lifetime at stop lights. A 5 percent reduction could mean an additional 18 days of life.
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Center for BrainHealth Kicks off Lecture Series on Feb. 7

by | Jan 30, 2017
The lecture series will offer speakers on topics from Alzheimer's to the power of the teenage brain.
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Denton ISD Math Teacher Named Finalist in National Tech Contest
by | Jan 27, 2017
Crownover Middle School teacher Robert (B.J.) Garcia received a $25,000 prize from Samsung for a STEAM project he's working on with his students.
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Richardson ISD Debuts New Classes in a Real Hospital
by | Jan 26, 2017
The district has embedded its health science classes within Methodist Health System’s campus on West Campbell Road in Richardson.
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UTD Creates Seed Fund for Startups
by | Jan 24, 2017
The fund will invest in technology startups originated by UTD students, alumni, faculty, or others associated with the university.
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Booster Fuels, UTD Partner on Campus Fuel Delivery

by | Jan 23, 2017
The collaboration is the on-demand fuel company's first on a college campus.
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Frisco High Student Begins Elementary Coding Program
by | Jan 23, 2017
Junior Brianna Royer recently launched FrisCode, an after-school program teaching coding to third through fifth graders.
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Flexible Mindset, Physical Space Prepare Students for Future
by | Jan 20, 2017
Northwest ISD administrators discuss the ways technology has transformed education and how schools should continue to adapt.
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Conrad High Students Get Free Phones, Internet Connection
by | Jan 19, 2017
The donation was part of Sprint's 1Million Project, an initiative aiming to lessen the digital divide in the U.S. over the next five years.
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SMU Students Taking Wireless Vehicle Tech to the Streets

by | Jan 18, 2017
Researchers at Southern Methodist University are putting many Smart Car/Smart City theories to real-world tests.
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What’s Ahead in Education? How Schools Will Face the Future
by | Jan 17, 2017
TCU's John Thompson and Sue Anderson talk about what lies ahead for education in 2017.
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UNT Researchers Develop Cooling Cushion to Prevent Ulcers for People in Wheelchairs
by | Jan 13, 2017
UNT Health Science Center researchers have created a cushion that could improve the quality of life for people in wheelchairs.
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Unibees App Alerts Students to Campus Freebies, Events
by | Jan 13, 2017
The app created by UTD students has about 2,500 users on campus and is planning to expand to UTA this month.
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