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The Creatives:
Rise of the Makers

by | Jan 11, 2018
From unprecedented inventions to never-before-considered concepts, our region is fostering the ascension of businesses born by artists, artisans, and creators.
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innovation
Research+Development:
Ones to Watch
by | Jan 9, 2018
The future is calling. Writer Jeff Bounds talks with five folks in research and development working on new products and strategies, from transportation to emotional intelligence for physicians.
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Ted Price
Breakthroughs:
High-Minded Discoveries
by | Jan 9, 2018
Monumental revelations are in the hands of North Texas university researchers — and students.
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prostate
Discovery: Fighting Prostate Cancer, Red Snapper in Gulf & Local Company Snags Orphan Drug Designation
by | Dec 29, 2017
Discoveries and breakthroughs happen all the time in North Texas laboratories and institutions. Here are some of their stories.
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Miguel Quimbar, Edward Allegra, Jack Reynolds

Magazine Names BioLum Sciences Among Nation’s ‘Most Innovative’ Startups

by | Dec 21, 2017
Its product, BioSense AMD, will offer asthma patients a way to better assess the presence of and the severity of their symptoms.
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Guildhall
SMU Guildhall to Launch Gaming Tech to Fight Disease
by | Dec 20, 2017
During the online-only launch event from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, four popular Minecraft streamers will play live online at Mixer.com, and viewers can participate.
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Tiffany Cason
Boost to Education: Hunt, TI Foundations & Texas Workforce Commission Donate Funds to Local Schools
by | Dec 15, 2017
Several local schools have received grants or donations that will help develop programming and scholarships to set kids up for their future careers.
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research
Discovery: Improving Social Deficits in Autism, SMU Prof Named ‘Budding Genius’ & Watershed Mapping
by | Dec 15, 2017
Researchers all across North Texas are making discoveries and advances in their work. Here are some of their stories.
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Chandra Kiran Achanta and Abinav Varma Kalidindi

UNIBEES App Planning Rapid Expansion in 2018, Venturing Beyond a Freebie Finder

by | Nov 27, 2017
This spring, the UNIBEES app will launch at TCU, UNT, and SMU. By next fall, it's planning to be in more than 100 universities nationwide.
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researchers
Discovery: Global Warming Link, Enlarged Aortas in Ex-NFL Players & Texas “Wild Places”
by | Nov 17, 2017
Researchers all across North Texas are making breakthroughs and discoveries every day. Here are some of their stories.
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seedling farm
SMU Prof, Local Agencies to Fight South Dallas’ Food Desert With New Seedling Farm
by | Nov 14, 2017
The farm unites SMU professor Owen Lynch along with community organizations such as Bonton Farms, Big Tex Urban Farms, and Texas A&M AgriLife.
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bigbang
Power, Purpose & Profit: bigBANG! Focuses on Putting Money to Work for Good
by | Oct 30, 2017
Speakers took on the concept of impact investing and what that looks like in the realm of real estate, foundations, and faith-based work.
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veteran

Iraq War Vet Starts Company to Help Other Vets Secure Jobs

by | Oct 23, 2017
Through Emergent Services LLC, Jason Waller hopes to connect veterans with what he calls the "perfect" job — becoming an independent property insurance adjuster.
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Discovery: UTA Researcher Gets $900K Grant; SMU Predicts Soldier Energy Levels
by | Oct 20, 2017
Researchers are making breakthroughs and discoveries all across North Texas every day. Here are some examples.
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MakerTruck
SMU MakerTruck Ready to Show Off its Hands-On Learning Tools
by | Oct 20, 2017
The truck is designed as help teachers learn about how to inject the hands-on learning tools at the heart of the maker movement into their classrooms
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SMU Announces Winners of ‘Big iDeas’ Competition
by | Oct 16, 2017
The students business ideas range from an app that incentivizes people to stay off their phones while driving to a bike-share program for SMU.
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