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UTA Joins Just Three Other Universities In Achieving the Prestigious ‘Texas Tier One’ Designation

by | Aug 19, 2021
UTA is the first university to achieve the designation in more than three years—joining Texas Tech, the University of Houston, and the University of Texas at Dallas as a recognized research university.
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Fasten Your Seatbelts: Arlington Launches First On-Demand Public Self-Driving Shuttle Service
by | Mar 23, 2021
The City of Arlington has partnered with Via, May Mobility, and UT Arlington to launch the RAPID pilot program, the first autonomous driving shuttle initiative to integrate with an existing public transportation service.
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Discovery: UTD Creates Virtual Reality ‘Patients’ for Med Students, UTA Professor Leads Upgrade of Large Hadron Collider
by | Feb 14, 2020
In this weekly roundup of research and development activity in North Texas, you'll also find out abut a University of North Texas professor researching how very young children see their world through photography.
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DFW Universities Rank Among Nation’s Top Online Educational Programs
by | Jan 31, 2020
North Texas universities ranked in the U.S. News & World Report's top 100 online educational programs in multiple categories.
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Egg Pods & Noise-Fighting Felt: Fräsch is ‘Not Your Typical Furniture Company’

by | Nov 9, 2018
Fräsch's modern office furniture designs may look like they're straight out of Europe, but the company — and its noise-absorbing products — is from Grand Prairie.
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Discovery: E-Whiskers May Lead to Electronic Human Skin, $750K Grant to Fund Neutrino Research
by | Jun 29, 2018
Also, a collaborative study looks at how important exercise is to good health for those diagnosed with depression. Here are some of the research projects underway in North Texas aimed at making our lives better.
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Fort Worth Startup Harnessing Nanotech to Increase Crop Yields
by | Jun 20, 2018
SolGro's special greenhouse material uses nanotechnology to convert incoming sunlight from all colors of the spectrum into red and blue light.
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Applications Open for Fort Worth Business Contest Awarding $50K in Cash, Services
by | May 9, 2018
The eighth annual competition will allow Tarrant County companies to present developing or pre-existing business plans. The deadline to apply is June 15.
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EarthX: Coexisting With Nature, Mobile Greenhouse & Workplace Design

by | Apr 23, 2018
Attendees could explore careers in science, technology, education, art, and math as well as learn more about university sustainability projects and tips to become more ecofriendly.
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Discovery: Solving Century-old Mystery Helps Scientist Win Prize, Grant Targets Measuring UAV Group Performance
by | Apr 13, 2018
Researchers across North Texas are making disoveries and conducting research that help make our world better. Here are some of their stories.
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On Tap: Dallas Startup Week, Automation Everywhere & Comedy Festival
Browse our curated selection of events to plan your next week — and beyond.
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UTA Festival of Ideas: There’s ‘No One Path’ to Becoming an Entrepreneur
by | Feb 12, 2018
The annual event hosted by UTA empowered youth to take that leap of faith to become their own boss no matter what they’re passionate about.
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Discovery: Improving Social Deficits in Autism, SMU Prof Named ‘Budding Genius’ & Watershed Mapping

by | Dec 15, 2017
Researchers all across North Texas are making discoveries and advances in their work. Here are some of their stories.
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Discovery: Stressed Mitochondria, Personalized Breast Cancer Care & Aircraft Construction With Alloys
by | Dec 8, 2017
Researchers are making breakthroughs and discoveries all across North Texas every day. Here are some examples.
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Lubricant Tech Developed at UTA Would Lower Fuel Consumption, Vehicle Emissions
by | Oct 19, 2017
The lubricant functions by modifying the chemistry of the surfaces that clog in an engine.
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Future of Health Care: Life Science Leaders Outline What Lies Ahead for Industry at iC3 Summit
by | Oct 13, 2017
From the future of Cancer Prevention & Research Institute of Texas grants to patient records innovation, leaders discussed issues facing the industry.
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