STEM

Impact House’s New #HackTheCulture Networking Series To Promote Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

by | Nov 6, 2018
Through a series of networking events, Dallas-based Impact House wants to facilitate diversity within STEM and other tech-related industries. It all begins on Nov. 15 with The Challenge of Being the "Only One."
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DI People: J.C. Penney Names New CEO, Synergy Medsales Taps CFO, Katten Adds 3 Partners
by | Oct 9, 2018
Also, you’ll find leadership appointments and changes at Equest, 1st Global, and Bone Solutions in this roundup of people news in North Texas.
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From left, moderator LaKendra Davis, AVP, Sales, AT&T Business with panelists Anne Chow, President, National Business, AT&T Business; Bozoma Saint John, CMO, Endeavor; and Camila Casale, SVP & CMO, Softtek US & Canada.
Women of Color in Business: A Latina’s Perspective
by | Oct 3, 2018
"A one-size-fits-all approach to advancing women often leaves women of color underserved and left behind," writes Camila Casale, SVP and CMO at Softtek.

Ultimately, making change happen is up to us, she says.
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Bringing Education Outdoors: Dallas Arboretum Receives $50,000 for STEM Education Program
by | Sep 13, 2018
The donation from International Paper Company will support the Arboretum's STEM Education program.
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Dallas Millennial Club Shows Students Science’s Fun Side at Celebrate STEM in the Park

by | Jul 23, 2018
STEM in the Park was hosted by Millennials for STEM, a foundation by the Dallas Millennial Club. The event had different STEM zones like robotics or VR for parents and students from grades kindergarten to 12th to experience the different aspects of STEM in a fun, engaging way.
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National Math and Science Initiative CEO Talks Spreading STEM Education & What’s Inspired Him Along the Way
by | Jul 16, 2018
Bernard Harris Jr. was the first African-American to walk in space, and now he's leading the Dallas-based National Math and Science Initiative to help encourage young people through its STEM curriculum.
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Innovation Study: DFW Should Embrace its Sprawl & Work Together to Propel its Growth, Identity as ‘Hub for Innovation’
by | Jun 29, 2018
After a monthslong research study, the Dallas Regional Chamber, Southern Methodist University, United Way of Metropolitan Dallas, and Accenture have released a “guidebook” to help North Texas’ innovation economy thrive into the future.
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Robotics Contest Getting a Reboot for Denton Students
by | Jun 27, 2018
DC BEST's main goal is to motivate Denton County middle and high school students to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and math fields.
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STEM-focused Walking Tours Pick Up Stride in Dallas Area

by | Jun 18, 2018
The walkSTEM community outreach program has added more locations, including the Dallas Arboretum, for students and educators to explore everyday connections to math- and science-related concepts.
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Grant concept: Dollars for Good in Dallas Fort Worth
Dollars for Good: UTA Gets $1.5M NSF Grant, TI Grant Focuses on STEM, UNT Library Innovation Grant Awarded,
by | Jun 12, 2018
North Texas educational institutions receive financial backing from foundations and businesses to further their work in STEM, library accessibility and services.
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Conrad HS Students Win National Contest With App Detailing Health, Education Events
by | Jun 6, 2018
The app from Dallas ISD students was named one of six winners nationwide in the Lenovo Scholar Network National Mobile App Development Competition.
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Narrowing the Gender Gap: North Texas Groups Empowering Girls in STEM
by | May 22, 2018
DFW area programs and organizations are working to introduce girls to STEM at a younger age in order for them to develop a passion for math and sciences and later the confidence to lead in these male-dominated fields.
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Irving-based SER National to Host STEM Event for Students

by | May 8, 2018
The nonprofit focused on improving job opportunities for Hispanics and other underserved populations will host a daylong event featuring workshops and a keynote speech from retired NASA astronaut Jose Hernandez.
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RoboKind’s New Robot Teaching Kids to Be Tomorrow’s Coders
by | May 3, 2018
The Dallas startup launched its robots4STEM program in March, which includes a curriculum covering coding, algorithmic thinking, and online safety through Jett the robot.
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Campfires, Camping Take Back Seat to Coding, Sciences at Girl Scouts’ STEM Center
by | May 2, 2018
This weekend, the Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas will officially open its STEM Center of Excellence at Camp Whispering Cedars. It's the first time an entire Girl Scouts camp property has been dedicated to science, technology, engineering, and math education.
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Capital One Marks 10 Years in Plano With Grants, STEM Education & a Look at the Future
by | Apr 24, 2018
The financial services company awarded grants to 10 nonprofits and hosted dynamic speakers to talk about empowering the next generation of engineers and scientists through education.
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