STEM

DeSoto-Based Geekletes Rebrands as Full-Service Education Hub For the Competitive Gaming Community

by | Nov 23, 2020
Now known as Esposure, the company provides a learn-and-earn model for gamers at any level. The STEM courses also focus on the business behind esports: production, marketing, management, and more.
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Microsoft To Partner with State and Local Leaders To Accelerate Digital Learning Across Texas
by | Oct 22, 2020
Microsoft and the Texas Education Agency are collaborating on digital skills programs statewide that tackle issues such as STEM engagement and talent pipeline growth.
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Meet the 19-Year-Old Texas Native Who Went Viral on TikTok With Advanced Science Videos
by | Oct 1, 2020
Known to 500K fans by @Mags4Science, Maggie Burruss is working to pioneer the idea that STEM is for everybody, no matter your education, identity, or background.
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Robotics Education and Competition Foundation Receives $750K from Texas Workforce Commission
by | Sep 16, 2020
The grant will be used to give thousands of Texas students access to robotics and STEM learning resources.
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#IfThenSheCan: Ten Statues From All-Female Exhibit Are on Display at NorthPark Center Until Nov. 9

by | Sep 10, 2020
COVID-19 delayed the opening of a 3D-printed display from Lyda Hill Philanthropies IF/THEN Initiative of the most statues of women ever assembled. Starting Sept. 10, the exhibit is instead doing a pop-up near Macy’s Court.
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New Digital Resource Library from Lyda Hill Philanthropies’ IF/THEN Initiative Promotes Women in STEM
by | Jul 30, 2020
The IF/THEN Collection aims to inspire girls to become scientists and engineers because they are 'exciting, relevant, and cool.'

As part of the project's kickoff, IF/THEN will offer a $1 million matching fund for teachers and a $650,000 grant program for science and technology centers and museums.
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Closing the Gender Gap in STEM: High-Tech High Heels Texas Chapter Adds New Directors
by | Apr 30, 2020
Dallas-based High-Tech High Heels was founded by a group of women at Texas Instruments 20 years ago. They've invested more than $1M in programs that increase access to college-level STEM degree programs for girls.
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Greenville-based REC Foundation is Taking the World’s Largest Robotics Competition Virtual
by | Apr 21, 2020
The Robotics Education & Competition Foundation is turning its annual VEX Robotics World Championship into a two-part virtual event on YouTube: the first-ever Fantasy Robotics Tournament and subsequent VEX Robotics Virtual World Celebration.
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IF/THEN Summit to Highlight Female Innovators and Promote STEM Careers

by | Oct 16, 2019
Coming to Dallas next week, the IF/THEN Summit will bring in "STEM Rock Stars" who have been selected as American Association for the Advancement of Science IF/THEN Ambassadors. Meet the ten from North Texas.
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Ten North Texas Women Selected as IF/THEN Ambassadors to Promote STEM Education
by | Sep 10, 2019
IF/THEN, a national initiative of Dallas-based Lyda Hill Philanthropies, focuses on furthering women in science, technology, engineering, and math fields by inspiring innovators and the next generation through its ambassador program.
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TWU Receives Nearly $1M Grant to Bolster Education in STEM Fields
by | Jul 31, 2019
The National Science Foundation grant will back the Scholarships, Teams and Research (TWU STAR) project aimed at increasing undergraduate engagement, retention, and graduation in STEM-related fields.
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Million Dollar Milestones: Dallas-based Qentelli Keeps Growing

by | Jun 19, 2019
The continuous delivery software startup has bagged Southwest Airlines and YPO Dallas as clients, and now aims to move into "digital twin" in the next few months.
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Google Boosts its Texas Investments With a New $600M Midlothian Data Center
by | Jun 14, 2019
In coordination with the announcement, Google also said it is giving the Midlothian Independent School District a $100,000 grant for the development of STEM programs in schools. And, it's leasing additional office space in Austin.
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‘At the Speed of Bright’:
UT Dallas Boasts its Best in Brand Campaign
by | Jun 13, 2019
The campaign aims to highlight "bright students, innovative programs, renowned faculty, committed staff, engaged alumni, and research that matters."
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Hedera Hashgraph to Move Global Headquarters to Richardson’s Telecom Corridor
by | May 31, 2019
Next-gen DLT developer Hedera Hashgraph has leased over 11,000 square feet at Richardson's 3400 at CityLine to house its global headquarters. The office is slated to open by fall 2019, and will join other Hedera offices in New York City and San Francisco. 
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