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Dallas Afterschool

Dallas Afterschool Steps into
Next Decade With Eye on Access

by | Apr 17, 2017
Dallas Afterschool CEO Christina Hanger talks about recent SMU research, how the agency has evolved over its 10-year history, and what new initiatives are in the works.
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AEM Latino Students
Latino Entrepreneurs at SMU Strengthen International Connection
by | Apr 11, 2017
A group of SMU students is bridging the entrepreneurial gap between the United States and Mexico on campus.
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Wikipedia
Art + Feminism Wikipedia Edit-A-Thon Aims to Boost Female Participation
by | Mar 30, 2017
The Art + Feminism's Wikipedia Edit-A-Thon is aimed at increased female participation in the free online encyclopedia.
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Highland Park ISD
Highland Park ISD Names Leader of New Innovation Institute
by | Mar 29, 2017
Dr. Geoffrey Orsak, former dean of Lyle School of Engineering at SMU, will take the reins as executive director of the Moody Innovation Institute.
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SMU Study Finds Simpler Way to Explain Physics of Running

by | Feb 2, 2017
The research could have implications on shoe design, rehabilitation practices, and running performance.
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SMU Students Taking Wireless Vehicle Tech to the Streets
by | Jan 18, 2017
Researchers at Southern Methodist University are putting many Smart Car/Smart City theories to real-world tests.
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humanities
SMU Profs Given Grants for Humanities Research
by | Jan 17, 2017
SMU professors Zachary Wallmark and Sabri Ates were named fellowship grant recipients by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
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DFW Website Launches to Boost Interest in Teaching Profession
by | Jan 11, 2017
The U.S. Department of Education is teaming with Dallas-based The Commit! Partnership for the first regional initiative in its teacher recruitment campaign.
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carbon

SMU Chemists Find New Way to Break Carbon, Hydrogen Bond

by | Jan 6, 2017
The discovery could make it cheaper and easier to derive products from petroleum.
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aha moment
Could Design Thinking Disrupt Higher Ed? SMU Prof Believes So
by | Dec 16, 2016
Southern Methodist University research professor Kate Canales told Fast Company recently that design offers a good foundation for learning and problem-solving.
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entrepreneur
Device Designed to Curb Pitching Injuries Takes Top Prize at Contest
by | Dec 1, 2016
Senthil Natarajan was selected the winner from eight finalists at the Global Student Entrepreneur Awards at Southern Methodist University.
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refugees
SMU Students Help Refugees Learn English on Laptops
by | Nov 29, 2016
The refugees come from Congo, Burma, Iran, and other countries, and many can't speak English.
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science

SMU Establishing New STEM Academy For DISD Teachers

by | Oct 25, 2016
In four years, SMU plans to have 74 percent of Dallas ISD middle school science teachers trained to better engage students in science and technology.
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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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financial
3 Things: Dallas’ Financial Services Job Growth Grab’s NYC’s Spotlight
by | Aug 1, 2016
Dallas is being recognized for taking the spotlight from Wall Street.
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math
3 Things: SMU Research into Movement and Math
by | Jul 20, 2016
Researchers at Southern Methodist University in Dallas have found that movement can help students in understanding and retaining complex math concepts.
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