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Christian Horner uses a Barbie doll to teach a physics lesson. [Image: Courtesy NMSI]
Virtual Education: Dallas-based National Math and Science Initiative Launches Free STEM Video Lessons
by Lauren Hawkins | May 11, 2020
The math, science, and English lessons come from teachers nationwide who all have a successful record of preparing students for college. That includes John Urschel, a former lineman for the Baltimore Ravens who is currently a doctoral candidate at the Massachusetts Institute for Technology.
by Alex Edwards |
Apr 27, 2020
The Dallas City of Learning Digital Explorations platform presents hundreds of free programs for parents to access while students are learning from home.
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by Sandra Engelland |
Mar 2, 2020
Following a $1 million seed round last week, Rosy was awarded $25,000 in investment capital from the SoGal Foundation. 60 finalist teams from around the world—including Rosy and Kanna from Dallas—pitched in San Francisco for a piece of $600,000.
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by Lance Murray |
Feb 28, 2020
In this weekly roundup of research and development activity in North Texas, you’ll also find out about a new collaboration between UNT and LaCore Labs that includes a $1 million gift.
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Pablo Peillard is an experienced young entrepreneur who first came to UTD in 2013. [Photo: Courtesy UT Dallas]
LaunchPad Lift Accepts UTD Computer Science Senior to Elite Program
by Lance Murray | Feb 17, 2020
Pablo Peillard, who founded a decentralized ledger technology startup backed by Dallas' Hedera Hashgraph, was the second UT Dallas student to be chosen for the virtual cohort-based program.
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by David Kirkpatrick |
Feb 10, 2020
The international data trust will be the "first-of-its-kind" for scholarly publishing.
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by Kathryn Chavez |
Jan 31, 2020
North Texas universities ranked in the U.S. News & World Report's top 100 online educational programs in multiple categories.
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by Kathryn Chavez |
Jan 29, 2020
The chosen scholars will travel across the nation to visit presidential centers and learn from former presidents and business and civic leaders.
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Daniel Scott, UTSW [Photo: Bret Redman]
Meet the Finalists: Innovation in Education
by Dallas Innovates and D CEO | Jan 17, 2020
This January, Dallas Innovates and D CEO magazine hosted The Innovation Awards 2020, an inaugural event honoring local people and companies in 13 categories.
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by Jeff Caplan |
Jan 16, 2020
One of UNT Dallas’ longest-serving faculty members, Dr. Ali Shaqlaih has been selected to guide the newly established Graduate School as its inaugural dean, and he’s bringing bold ideas.
sponsored by University of North Texas System
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by David Kirkpatrick |
Dec 17, 2019
One of CFT's 2019 highlights was the 11th annual North Texas Giving Day during which $50 million was raised for 3,000 nonprofits—surpassing 2018’s record of $48 million.
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by Lance Murray |
Dec 12, 2019
Scott Rhode will focus on expanding the company's finance and credit operations as it scales its model concentrated on skills-based education.
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[Photo: Courtesy Lyft]
Lyft Partners with Per Scholas Dallas to Give Free Rides for Training Sessions, Site Visits, and Employment
by Lance Murray | Nov 26, 2019
The Lyft Jobs Access Program will provide Per Scholas members with rides in order to close short-term transportation gaps through Dec. 31.
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by Lance Murray |
Oct 31, 2019
The funding backs the expansion of Southern Dallas Thrives, which provides healthy meals, quality childcare, career opportunities, and college preparation.
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by Lance Murray |
Sep 23, 2019
ScholarShot works to help at-risk students complete vocational, associate, and graduate degrees and move out of poverty.
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by Lauren Hawkins |
Sep 10, 2019
Out of only 30 semifinalists in the world, this Flower Mound student has managed to make it to the competition's "Popular Vote" stage.
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