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UTA Library Preserves Photo Negatives in Big Chill

by | Oct 4, 2016
One room in the vault can keep the photo negatives at a constant 38 degrees, where they could last for 500 years.
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highways
Cracked Highways: UTA Prof has System to Fix ‘Em
by | Sep 30, 2016
Sahadat Hossain's team has a system using recycled plastic pins that can repair highways and reduce cost.
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Allen ISD STEAM Center Project Expands Plan
by | Sep 29, 2016
Allen ISD's new science, technology, engineering, art, and math center will now expand to almost 26 acres.
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Robokind
RoboKind Robot Aims to Help Bridge Diversity in STEM Education
by | Sep 27, 2016
A new humanoid robot, named Jett, with African-American likeness, is designed to increase minority student participation in STEM courses.
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UNT Institute

UNT Dallas Launches Institute to Minimize Teacher Turnover Rate

by | Sep 21, 2016
The Emerging Teacher Institute will focus on equipping future teachers with skills to regulate their emotional health.
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UNT Cancer Link
UNT Researchers Find Protein Linked to Breast Cancer Tumor Growth
by | Sep 16, 2016

University of North Texas researchers have uncovered a “game-changing breast cancer breakthrough,” according to a CBS 11 article.

Ron Mittler, a professor with UNT’s Department of Biological Sciences and the BioDiscovery Institute, discovered a protein linked to tumor growth three years ago....

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Workforce Road Show
Workforce Road Show Aimed
at Southern Dallas Youths
by | Sep 16, 2016
A program called Neighbor Up is created in order to help young adults receive education about job training.
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Dallas Museum of Art
Offers Programs for Autistic Children
by | Sep 15, 2016
The Dallas Museum of Art creates a special program in order to help autistic children express themselves.
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Goodwill Industries

Tech Opportunity Fund Aims
to Boost Workforce Diversity

by | Sep 14, 2016
Full-tuition scholarships will be available through the program at all The Iron Yard campuses nationwide, including one in Dallas
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UTD Study
UTD Study Shows What
Influences Employee Commitment
by | Sep 13, 2016
A new study shows that when subordinates have more experience or education than their supervisors, they are less likely to respond to their boss’ leadership styles.
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IFTTT
Vinli Announces IFTTT, Amazon Echo Integrations
by | Sep 12, 2016
Dallas-based Vinli's integrations open up new services for users of its platform.
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concussion
SMU Researchers Looking for Ways to Better Diagnose Concussions
by | Sep 9, 2016
In a new study, SMU researchers are using a transcranial Doppler ultrasound to help in the diagnosis of concussions.
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Cancer

UNT Researchers Create Polymer for Early Cancer Detection

by | Sep 8, 2016
UNT researchers created a polymer film that is at the heart of the research project.
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alzheimer's
UTSW Researchers: Big Experiences Enhance Memory
by | Sep 7, 2016
Significant experiences cause the release of chemicals that can create better memory.
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UTA Attends White House Makerspace Roundtable
by | Sep 7, 2016
UTA was one of nine universities from across the U.S. that attended the meeting of nearly 200 makerspace leaders.
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Rise School
Rise School to Welcome First Students into Park Cities YMCA
by | Sep 6, 2016
The preschool for students both with and without developmental disabilities now has a larger space, new technology, and more offerings for students.
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