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From left, University of Texas at Dallas and SMU. [Photos: UTD, Andrew Smith; SMU, courtesy]

Solution Fund: UT Dallas and SMU Partner With RevTech on Higher Ed (SAFE) Schools Challenge

by | Apr 23, 2020
The COVID-19 mission, should you choose to accept it: To create a low-risk campus environment that could exist after state and local executive orders related to the pandemic have expired.
 Apply by April 30.
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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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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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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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UTD and TCU Rank Among Top 50 Best Undergrad Programs for Entrepreneurs
by | Nov 15, 2019
The Princeton Review's 14th annual survey named UTD 13th and TCU 15th. Each North Texas university houses an institute for entrepreneurship studies within the business school.
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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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The Innov8te Smart Cities Incubator Announces its Inaugural Cohort of Companies
by | May 21, 2019
The DEC's Innov8te incubator aims to be a driving force in the region's smart city technology research and development. Meet the startups chosen to participate in the six-month program kicking off next month.
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First-Of-Its-Kind Event Aims to Connect The North Texas Life Science Community

by | Apr 23, 2019
Don't miss the North Texas Life Science Career Symposium taking place tonight at the Community Beer Company in Dallas.
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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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Meet the Innovators: Veena Somareddy, Neuro Rehab VR
by | Feb 15, 2019
Somareddy wants to help people who have had strokes or traumatic brain injuries overcome their limitations with engaging, fun, and motivating VR/AR therapy exercises.
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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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Dallas Innovators: Bonnie Pitman Does Something New Every Day
by | Oct 10, 2018
She's an art historian, scholar, and director at the Center for BrainHealth. But, perhaps her most innovative work is the creation of Do Something New—a daily practice that makes even the most ordinary of days, extraordinary.
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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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