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UTD PhD Students Had the Largest Number of Dissertations This Semester—And Presented Them Online

by | May 4, 2020
Many universities in the U.S. postponed dissertation defenses in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. But UT Dallas says that was never an option.
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Motherboard: Richardson’s High-Tech Past, Present, and Future Honored in New UTD Art Installation
by | Mar 6, 2020
UT Dallas' School of Arts, Technology, and Emerging Communication (ATEC) is unveiling its modular sculptural installation tomorrow. The 30-foot-long installation—made of steel, LED lighting, and projections—will be housed in the Richardson Innovation Quarter (aka The IQ).
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UT Dallas Researchers Develop a New Cybersecurity Tool That Actually Welcomes Hackers
by | Feb 28, 2020
The deception technology method uses a decoy site that lets in intruders to learn from their tactics. Then, artificial intelligence is improved, and computers are better able to detect and stop cyber attacks.
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A Cloud Solution for Resumes Takes the Top Prize at UTD’s Annual Big Idea Competition
by | Nov 20, 2019
UT Dallas' largest startup pitch competition allowed six student teams to present their business ideas. See who took home the prize money.
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UT Dallas is Bringing Interactive Technology to its Rocky Horror Production

by | Oct 30, 2019
UTD said it will be the first theater in Texas—and possibly the first university theater anywhere—to incorporate LED wristbands into the iconic “The Rocky Horror Show.”
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Education: TI Grants $7M for STEM, AT&T Foundation Donates to UTD, TSU Opens $40M Building in Fort Worth
by | Aug 26, 2019
From higher education projects (UT Dallas, TSU) to K-12 initiatives (Frisco ISD, Dallas ISD), here's your briefing on what's going on in education in North Texas.
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‘Long Live the Bees’: Nature Nate’s Honey Co. Launches New Education Program
by | Aug 8, 2019
Nature Nate's is fighting for its flying friends by releasing free lesson plans, designed to show elementary students why bees are the superheroes of our ecosystem—and how we can help them.
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UTD and Rainbow Kids Partner in Summer Camp to Inspire Local Homeless Youth
by | Jun 5, 2019
At the 24th annual Kids' University summer camp, the mission is simple: inspire participants to stay in school, pursue college, and consider a multitude of future career paths and possibilities.
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UTD Ranks First Among Texas Public Universities on Forbes’ List of Best Value Colleges

by | May 6, 2019
Forbes' "definitive guide" to getting the best return on a college investment is here. UT Dallas ranks No. 1 among public universities in Texas. Among public and private universities in the U.S., UTD ranks No. 31, up from No. 61 last year. See what other Dallas-Fort Worth schools made the list.
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‘Esports and the New Gaming Economy’: UTD to Present Emerging Technologies Summit at Dallas Startup Week
by | Mar 12, 2019
As part of Dallas Startup Week's Gaming and Esports track, the UT Dallas Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship is hosting EmTech 2019, a special event intended to elevate the next generation of the gaming economy.
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Photo Recap: Innovate(her) Conference Sparks Innovative Thinking in Middle School Girls
by | Feb 25, 2019
Capital One teamed up with the UT Dallas Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship to empower students during National Engineering Week.
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The DEC to ‘Innov8te’ With New Smart Cities Incubator That Supports Emerging Tech

by | Feb 14, 2019
Operating out of the DEC's West End location, the Innov8te Smart Cities Incubator is backed by AT&T, Microsoft, Cisco, UTD, and the Dallas Innovation Alliance.
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Q+A: Bryan Chambers on Becoming Capital Factory’s Senior Leader in Dallas
by | Jan 22, 2019
This month, the Dallas venture investor and adviser joined Capital Factory as the Vice President of Accelerator and Investment Fund, where he will manage a team across the state in line with the Texas Startup Manifesto.
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12th Annual “Big Idea Competition” Calls for UTD Student Creations
by | Sep 5, 2018
Budding entrepreneurs of the UTD community have from now until October 1 to apply for the contest.
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Local Startup Evangelist Named Addison TreeHouse Director
by | 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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