STEM

Texas Instruments Coding Contest Challenges Students

by | Mar 22, 2018
Middle school and high school students will compete using TI technology to create a program that will better everyday life.
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space
Dallas Startup Launching Mission to Send Apollo Astronauts, HS Students Near Space
by | Mar 9, 2018
If a new Dallas startup succeeds in its mission, it will put the oldest and youngest person ever into space by 2020.
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grant
Boost to Education: Cognizant Gives $100M for STEM, American Airlines Awards Grants for Flight Instruction
by | Feb 13, 2018
North Texas educational institutions receive financial backing for their programs from foundations and businesses.
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wildlife
UTD Collaborates With Texas Parks and Wildlife to Teach Middle Schoolers
by | Feb 2, 2018
UTeach Dallas students connect bass fishing, genetics and math in creative lesson plans for kids.
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Hidden Figures

Dallas Engineering Group Seeking Area’s ‘Hidden Figures’ in STEM

by | Jan 23, 2018
The 2018 awards program, The Hidden Figures of Dallas: Top STEM Influencers, will honor both minority women and men making a difference in STEM careers. 
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Year In Review | Our Top 10 Most-Read Stories of 2017
Take a look back on the stories that struck a chord with readers this year.
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Siemens
9 North Texas Students Among Siemens Regional Finalists
by | Oct 30, 2017
The Siemens Competition in Math, Science & Technology is one of the premier research competitions for high school students in the nation.
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game developer
Plano Game Developer Calls Upon STEM ‘Superheroes’ in New Card Game
by | Oct 24, 2017
STEM: Epic Heroes is the first project from Hologrin Studios, a Plano independent game development studio. 
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robot

Meet Rover, Texas Instrument’s First Educational Robot

by | Sep 28, 2017
TI developed Rover to "demystify robotics," and offer students a less intimidating gateway into coding.
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A2B, is a game that helps players learn the names and locations of major roads, major landmarks, and historical sites.
Calling App Developers: Dallas USPTO Office Backs Congressional Challenge to Spur Interest in Science, Math, and Tech
by | Sep 8, 2017
USPTO Regional Director Hope Shimabuku says the USPTO is moving beyond its ministerial functions to boost the U.S. innovation economy.
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edtech startup
Dallas EdTech Startup Finds Partnerships are Key for Growth
by | Aug 30, 2017
There has been an evolution in Tech EdVenture's business from consumer-based model to a more B2B focus.
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Tech EdVenture Founder Allen Selis at Tech Wildcatters in 2016. Beginning this fall, Shelton will collaborate with Dallas-based startup Tech EdVentures to expand its computer science curriculum.
What’s New and Next in Education:
Back-to-School Edition
by | Aug 25, 2017
Tech Edventures collaborates with Shelton School. A unique new school in Keller ISD. City Lab High School opens in DISD. These stories and more in our education roundup.
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Mandy Dark

Girl Scout Summer Camp Introduces Young Women to Pharmaceutical Careers

by | Jul 25, 2017
In the first ever Summer Experience in Antibiotic Discovery and Development program, local Girl Scouts learned about bacteria growth and its role in developing antibiotics.
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Candice Salyers
TWU Dance Alumna Receives Fellowship to Write Feminist Choreography Book
by | Jul 14, 2017
Candice Salyers is one of 250 recipients of AAUW fellowships and grants worldwide for the 2017-2018 academic year.
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Automatic three dimensional 3d printer performs product creation. Modern 3D printing or additive manufacturing and robotic automation technology. Photo via istockphoto
Dallas ISD Offers Free STEM Camps to Students
by | Jun 9, 2017
The June camps will cover a range of topics from from 3D printing to environmental engineering.
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Frisco ISD
Frisco ISD Freshmen Win National Eco Contest
by | Jun 7, 2017
Five Lebanon Trail High School students won $30,000 in the Lexus Eco Challenge for their work turning unwanted trash into musical instruments.
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