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STEMuli’s Taylor Shead Wins Pitch at U.N.‑Sponsored ‘AI for Good’ Competition

by | Apr 19, 2024
Dallas-based STEMuli's Founder and CEO Taylor Shead will now represent North America at the Innovation Factory World Competition in Geneva, Switzerland, on May 30. She also snagged a $200,000 prize package for her startup—a generative gaming platform that redefines continuous learning through immersive experiences and personalized pathways.
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Texas Establishes Landmark Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council
by | Jul 18, 2023
The new seven-member council will help "cement Texas’ position as a national leader in innovative technology," said Governor Abbott, who signed the bill creating the committee last month.
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EarthX 2023 Brings Together the World’s Top Green Thinkers and Doers in Dallas
As EarthX 2023 descends upon Dallas this week, the world's largest environmental event is unleashing a powerful synergy of industry, innovation, and global collaboration. With dozens of conferences, immersive experiences, and more than 400 speakers, here’s a guide to help innovators navigate this awe-inspiring event—ensuring they maximize its potential for shaping a better tomorrow.
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13 Nations Join March For Science, Samoa, and More to ‘Unite the World Behind the Science’

by | Oct 15, 2020
This year's Island Resilience Forum is championing the SC1.5NCE Not SILENCE campaign, which mobilizes world leaders and national governments to publicly champion the ​IPCC 1.5C Special Report, a study that looks at the impacts of global warming. Behind it all is Dallas-based organizations: the Island Resilience Partnership, March for Science, and EarthX. But why is a land-locked area like Texas involved? "Their future is our future," organizers say.
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Mary Kay’s New Accelerator to Empower Female Entrepreneurs Around the World
by | Sep 27, 2019
The Women’s Entrepreneurship Accelerator will offer a guided digital curriculum—in six languages, and eventually for 192 countries—that resembles on-the-ground training and mentorship. In the future, funding opportunities will be available to women who complete the curriculum.
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