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TWU students demonstrating how their NASA challenge-winning exercise device works. [Photo: TWU]
All-Female TWU Kinesiology Design Team Wins NASA Space Challenge
by Lance Murray | Nov 15, 2023
Called Team Atlas, the TWU team was the only kinesiology department represented at the two-day Texas Space Grant Consortium Design Challenge held outside of Houston. Their solution: An exercise device for long-duration space flights.
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.
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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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Michael Bergel, Ph.D., with the structure of his team's patented anti-cancer compounds. Photo by Michael Modecki.
TWU Biology Team Granted a Patent for Anti-Cancer Compounds That Could Save Lives
by Alex Edwards | Oct 15, 2020
The novel invention from researchers at Texas Woman’s University in Denton could greatly contribute to cancer treatment research. The compounds can prevent the growth of breast, lung, and colon cancer cells.
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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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Dollars for Good: TWU Gets Record $10M Gift & Mavs Foundation Creates Computer Lab for Homeless Parents
by Heather Noel | Aug 15, 2018
Plus, grants for the Richardson Adult Literacy Center and Richland College as well as other social efforts to boost education and the workforce.
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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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Boost to Education: Cognizant Gives $100M for STEM, American Airlines Awards Grants for Flight Instruction
by Lance Murray | Feb 13, 2018
North Texas educational institutions receive financial backing for their programs from foundations and businesses.
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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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