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Kubos Major Tom, Mission Control

Denton-Based Kubos Corp. Launches Software into Space for the First Time

by | Nov 20, 2018
The takeoff of Kubos' mission control software—dubbed "Major Tom"—will mark its first journey to outer space. Major Tom was scheduled to be on the postponed SpaceX launch, originally slated for Nov. 19. Rescheduled for Nov. 28 but also delayed, the next available launch window is Dec. 1, according to the company.
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UNT Entrepreneurship Center Partners with New Angel Investment Group
by | Oct 9, 2018
The Denton Angel Investment Group—founded by successful corporate executives and entrepreneurs—was created to support local early-stage ventures.
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North Texas Giving
By the Numbers: North Texas Giving Day Collects Record $48M
by | Sep 21, 2018
The 18-hour giving extravaganza — powered by Communities Foundation of Texas — culminated a 10-day effort to raise funds for 2,690 North Texas nonprofits. Here's the top of the leaderboards and a gallery.
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research
R&D: SMU Gets $5M From Templetons for Engineering Research, UTA Patents ‘Smart Cushion’
by | Sep 21, 2018
Also, you'll learn about an award-winning UNT professor and what his next study will entail. Here are some of the research projects underway in North Texas that could make lives better.
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research

Discovery: UTD’s Big Week for Research, UTSW Researcher Honored, How Ancient Native Americans Used Fire

by | Jul 27, 2018
Also, TWU kinesiology students are honored for their National Biomechanics Day program. Here are some of the research projects underway in North Texas aimed at making our lives better.
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Alzheimer's
Discovery: UTSW Discovers Alzheimer’s ‘Big Bang,’ UNTHSC Scientist Tracks Mosquitoes for Your Health
by | Jul 20, 2018
Also, UNT professor Tao Yang has received an award for his research into electrical distribution microgrids. Here are some of the research projects underway in North Texas aimed at making our lives better.
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Robotics Contest Getting a Reboot for Denton Students
by | Jun 27, 2018
DC BEST's main goal is to motivate Denton County middle and high school students to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and math fields.
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Tech How-to: TWU Launches Free Workshop Series for Women in Business
by | Jun 26, 2018
The goal of the workshops beginning Tuesday is to help women business owners increase their professional productivity.
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Celebrating Earth Day Around Dallas-Fort Worth

by | Apr 19, 2018
Browse our selection of events to plan your Earth Day festivities this weekend and beyond.
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Ciara Boniface with Oprah Winfrey
Q+A: UNT Junior Wins $100K in Disney’s ‘Next Visionary Filmmaker’ Contest
by | Apr 4, 2018
As part of her award, Ciara Boniface attended the movie premiere and met A Wrinkle In Time director Ava DuVernay, and the film's cast, including Oprah Winfrey and Reese Witherspoon.
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On Tap: Dallas Startup Week, Automation Everywhere & Comedy Festival
Browse our curated selection of events to plan your next week — and beyond.
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Kubos Major Tom, Mission Control
Kubos, ISISpace Partnering For Mission Control Software
by | Feb 7, 2018
The Denton-based startup provides an open-source, integrated platform that is made to run on any satellite subsystem.
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Customer Service concept

UNT First U.S. School to Offer Degree in Consumer Experience Management

by | Jan 31, 2018
The university is pioneering a new major in response to a changing marketplace.
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chemistry
Texas Woman’s University’s Chemistry Program Featured in National Review
by | Jan 29, 2018
The Association of American Colleges and Universities recently recognized TWU’s Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry for exceptional civic learning engagement.
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bicycles
Denton-based Company Brings Cargo Bicycles Stateside
by | Jan 9, 2018
Inspired by his European trip, Aaron Powell started Urban Tribe Cargo Bicycle to give Americans a bicycle option with built-in carts for toting kids.
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Flyp
Flyp Nearing 2 Million Downloads of Phone App
by | Dec 19, 2017
The startup, which established a presence in Denton this year, allows people to use multiple numbers from one smart phone.
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