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bitcoin

Bitcoin Continues to Find Niche
in World Economy

by | Apr 18, 2017
Bitcoin stores value on the internet with no centralized government authority, replacing third-party trust with mathematical proof.
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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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star

SMU Researchers Discover Rare Milky Way Star

by | Feb 23, 2017
University astrophysicists along with a team of high school and undergraduate students found the rare star.
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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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Fred Chang

SMU’s Chang to be Inducted as TAMEST Member

by | Jan 10, 2017
TAMEST is composed of 270 members from 18 member institutions in Texas, and promotes top achievers in engineering, medicine, and science.
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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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SMU LIFT

SMU, LIFT Team Up on App to Unlock Literacy & $3M Prize

by | Nov 7, 2016
In Dallas County, Literacy Instruction for Texas estimates more than one million or one-third of the county’s population in 2030 will be illiterate.
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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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