Coding

Frisco-Based iCode Signs 100th Franchise for Its National STEM-Learning Brand

by | May 9, 2024

Frisco-based coding and STEM learning company iCode has signed its 100th franchise agreement for a location in Allen, the city where the company was founded in 2015.

iCode said the agreement extends its national footprint and reinforces its commitment to advance STEM education nationwide.

“Reaching 100 locations is a landmark achievement for any franchise,” iCode Founder and CEO Abid Abedi said in a statement....

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Dallas Nonprofit Bold Idea Names 2 North Texas Students for Its Inaugural Bold & Bright Awards
by | Jun 7, 2023
The award recognizes outstanding Bold Idea students who received hands-on learning and mentoring from volunteer industry professionals from top Dallas-area tech companies. The award winners showed advanced computer science skills, built creative coding projects, and have big goals. See who won—and why one could make the FBI happy.
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From SaaS to Coding to Social Impact, See What Awaits You at Dallas Startup Week
by | Aug 2, 2022
Dallas Startup Week is only days away. In addition to three big summits, the DEC Network's flagship week-long event will offer sessions on 21 different "tracks." From social impact to startup funding to esports and emerging tech, here's a look at what the week holds in store.
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HackDFW Drew More Than 600 Hackers—and Big Name Employers Hunting Hires
by | Oct 7, 2021
Students and experienced engineers alike hacked solutions to real-world challenges with algorithms, coding scripts, and data in three days of problem-solving. Some of the world’s biggest names in business—Amazon, McKesson, and USAA (to name a few)—were taking note.

Hackathons have became the new career fair for tech talent.
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Photo Recap: Innovate(her) Conference Sparks Innovative Thinking in Middle School Girls

by | Feb 25, 2019
Capital One teamed up with the UT Dallas Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship to empower students during National Engineering Week.
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Woman-Founded Rex Programming is Helping Kids Become Digitally Literate
by | Jan 16, 2019
The Dallas-headquartered company helps kids learn coding, robotics, and emerging technology. Currently, Rex is trying to raise funds to improve their learning management system and add more gaming programs.
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RoboKind
RoboKind’s New Robot Teaching Kids to Be Tomorrow’s Coders
by | May 3, 2018
The Dallas startup launched its robots4STEM program in March, which includes a curriculum covering coding, algorithmic thinking, and online safety through Jett the robot.
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On Tap: Frisco Fiscal Hackathon, Branding Through Storytelling & Blockchain Expert Talk
Browse our curated selection of events to plan your next week — and beyond.
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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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students
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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ALT-U
There’s a New Developer Boot Camp in Town You Can’t Miss
by | Nov 4, 2016
ALT-U is led by local development shop, Five Pack Creative, and features content from worldwide, leading iOS authority RayWenderlich.com.
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Afghanistan
Dialexa, Vinli Program Helps Girls in Afghanistan
by | Oct 12, 2016
The program is aimed at helping girls in Afghanistan pursue careers in computer engineering.
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Dallas Startup Week: Secret to Success is in the Coding

by | Apr 15, 2016
When the rubber hits the road and it’s time to do coding, startups face a plethora of options that could determine success or failure.
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