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The five-member TWU student team and an advisor with their NASA Challenge-winning therapeutic astronaut visor. [Photo: TWU]
TWU Team Secures Patent for Astronaut Visor After Winning NASA Challenge
by David Seeley | May 11, 2022
The team of Texas Woman’s University kinesiology seniors won the top prize in the Texas Space Grant Consortium Design Challenge Showcase last month at NASA’s Johnson Space Center. They enhanced a device originally designed by their predecessor team last fall—which made history by being the first all-female design team to win the competition.
by Alex Edwards |
Aug 3, 2021
Eight female founders have been chosen to participate in one of two TechFW programs, ThinkLab or SmartStart. And, Texas Woman’s University - Center for Women Entrepreneurs has designated $1,000 and $2,000 awards to boost each woman's involvement.
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by Alex Edwards |
Jan 28, 2021
The project will look at the particular challenges Native American, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, and Native Pacific Islander students face. The research team plans to develop strategies to recruit and retain more Indigenous students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics disciplines.
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by Chantal Canales |
Dec 3, 2020
The five seniors majoring in kinesiology teamed up to create a solution for astronauts battling “space headaches.”
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TWU is Hosting a Citizen Science Symposium This Week
by Maddie Preston | Jan 28, 2020
Texas Woman’s University and the SENCER Center of Innovation Southwest will host the symposium on Jan. 31. The day is dedicated to exploring the impact plastics have on the environment.
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by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
Mar 7, 2019
From higher education projects (TWU, DCCCD) to K-12 initiatives (Dallas County, Trinity Christian Academy), here's your briefing on what's going on in education in North Texas.
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by Blair Welch |
Nov 29, 2018
Dallas students at Texas Woman's University entered the Texas Space Grant Consortium Design Challenge for the first time, and returned as the contest's big winners. The team used 3D modeling software to create a design that relieves lower back pain for astronauts—and according to NASA, it's much needed.
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by Lance Murray |
Oct 16, 2018
Also, in this roundup of people news in North Texas, you’ll find leadership appointments and changes at Texas Women's University, Soleo Health, and the Dallas Housing Authority.
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Nancy Hong is the new director of the Addison TreeHouse. [Headshot photo courtesy of Nancy Hong]
Local Startup Evangelist Named Addison TreeHouse Director
by David Kirkpatrick | Jul 18, 2018
Nancy Hong joins the Addison TreeHouse with more than 10 years of experience in the North Texas entrepreneurial ecosystem including key roles at area universities.
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by Rachel Linch |
Jun 26, 2018
The goal of the workshops beginning Tuesday is to help women business owners increase their professional productivity.
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by Taylor Lowder |
Apr 19, 2018
Browse our selection of events to plan your Earth Day festivities this weekend and beyond.
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by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
Mar 29, 2018
Browse our curated selection of events to plan your next week — and beyond.
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Image: DI Illustration; artwork: etraveler/istockphoto
Texas Woman’s University Announces Grant Program for Female Entrepreneurs
by Katie Kelton | Feb 5, 2018
The university's Center for Women in Business will award $5,000 grants. Applications are due by Feb. 23.
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by Katie Kelton |
Jan 29, 2018
The Association of American Colleges and Universities recently recognized TWU’s Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry for exceptional civic learning engagement.
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by Mallory Houser |
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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by Heather Noel |
Apr 24, 2017
The film company behind 'Hidden Figures' and the director of 'Hamilton' are set to develop the project about the first women to fly for the U.S. military.
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