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."
"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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
During the walkSTEM tour June 8, students were led by Dallas Arboretum educators through four parts of the garden. [Photo courtesy of Dallas Arboretum]
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.
North Texas educational institutions receive financial backing from foundations and businesses to further their work in STEM, library accessibility and services.
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.
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.
The Dallas startup launched its robots4STEM program in March, which includes a curriculum covering coding, algorithmic thinking, and online safety through Jett the robot.
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.
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.
North Texas is a big place, with plenty to do, see, hear, and watch. We scour the internet every week to find events and activities for you. As always, things may change at any time, so be sure to check the official website or registration page for the latest details....
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North Texas is a big place, with plenty to do, see, hear, and watch. We scour the internet every week to find events and activities for you. As always, things may change at any time, so be sure to check the official website or registration page for the latest details....
Dallas-Fort Worth is charting its own path in artificial intelligence. From applied AI to research and engineering advances, our region leads in advancing real-world solutions. Behind every breakthrough and solution are the people making it happen....
A bicycle-pedestrian trail being built alongside DART’s recently opened Silver Line is moving closer to completion after the project received a financial boost from the state. The Texas Transportation Commission recently awarded Dallas Area Rapid Transit $25 million for construction of Phase 3A of the Cotton Belt Trail as part of a statewide effort to improve active transportation infrastructure through the Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Program....
Dallas-based Mynd Immersive aims to redefine the future of aging in Texas and beyond through the company’s “connection-boosting” Great American Elderverse virtual reality experiences. Now the company is expanding its technology to senior living and skilled nursing communities across the state Texas....
Dallas-based hydrogen technology company DirectH2—a startup backed by HL Energy Ventures, the Hunt Energy spinout—has set its sights on expansion in India.
DirectH2 is developing what it calls “game changing” modular direct solar-to-green hydrogen technology....