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SwRI-led Lucy Mission Observes a Total Lunar Eclipse

05-20-2022:
NASA spacecraft approaching Earth for a gravity-assist to accelerate its trajectory to the Trojan asteroids.
Read more on swri.org

Geekdom seeking mentors and investors for new cybersecurity accelerator

05-19-2022:
Wisconsin-based startup accelerator gener8tor in partnership with San Antonio coworking space Geekdom is seeking applicants for its competitive all-new cybersecurity accelerator.
Read more on sanantonioreport.org

Summer Job In Minnesota Starts Texas Robotics Revolution

05-19-2022:
Hear from Erik Nieves, founder and CEO of SA-based Plus One Robotics - a startup venture dedicated to robotics for automated warehouses and logistics.
Read more on klrn.org

UTSA professor awarded $150K from Air Force for semiconductor research

05-18-2022:
Funds will be used to develop a new class of semiconducting materials for high temperature applications.
Read more on utsa.edu

Lone Star Cyber Podcast: Will Garrett

05-18-2022:
Port San Antonio's VP of Talent and Technology Development and Integration talks about the cyber and STEM education, innovation and collaboration taking place at the tech innovation campus.
Read more on buzzsprout.com

SUMMER CAMPS: Robots, Video Game Design, Space Exploration

05-17-2022:
June 6 - July 29: The San Antonio Museum of Science and Technology brings back its interactive summer camps that focus on STEM, esports, and entrepreneurship! Scholarships available for qualifying families.
Read more on samsat.org

San Antonio: Growing Esports City, USA

05-16-2022:
New Tech Port Center + Arena giving players a comfortable place to try and win millions in prize money.
Read more on ksat.com

UTSA professor’s corrosion lab is making industries safer

05-16-2022:
Team led by Rincon Troconis is using lab to integrate experimental approaches with accelerated degradation through harsh environments—including salts, temperature and humidity — to better understand corrosion.
Read more on utsa.edu

Local students get hands-on experience at Port San Antonio

05-13-2022:
The next generation of science students recently got a first-hand look at some of the cutting edge technology on the vast tech innovation campus.
Read more on news4sanantonio.com

ForceCon conference at Port San Antonio combines esports fun with serious military networking

05-11-2022:
Event runs May 24 through 29 at Tech Port Center + Arena, and the public can attend the esports competitions for free.
Read more on www.expressnews.com

LONGTIME COMMUNITY LEADER JOINS BOARD OF DIRECTORS

05-11-2022:
Andy Castillo is an architectural designer and a registered accessibility specialist with experience on a wide range of public space, school, residential and commercial development projects.
Read more on portsanantonio.us

SA sports tech startup teaming with New York firm to build business

05-10-2022:
New alliance could boost commercial adoption of Alamo City company's Live QR technology.

Read more on bizjournals.com

Tech Port Center + Arena hosts first big esports competition ‘Battle for Texas’

05-06-2022:
Thousands attended the event on the vast Port San Antonio tech innovation campus.
Read more on ksat.com

New venue in San Antonio wants to be the spot for both work and play

05-06-2022:
The range of events is growing at the newly opened Tech Port Center + Arena.
Read more on tpr.org

FREE EVENT: FORCECON 2022 - MAY 28 & 29

05-05-2022:
Get free tickets to see esports teams from all U.S. military branches in person as they compete in their first ever head-to-head matchup. Gamers can also register to be part of a Halo: Infinite open bracket competition with a $10,000 prize pool.
Read more on techportcenter.com

LONE STAR CYBER PODCAST

05-04-2022:
Port President and CEO Jim Perschbach speaks about the vibrant cybersecurity ecosystem in the Alamo City and the essential role it plays in supporting mature industries across the planet.
Read more on lonestarcyber.org

New tool integrates microbiome and host genetic sequencing analysis

05-04-2022:
Researchers at Texas Biomedical Research Institute have helped developed a new software tool that makes it easier, faster and more cost effective to analyze genetic information about a host and its microbiome at the same time.
Read more on txbiomed.org

SwRI TECHNOLOGY REDUCES HEAVY-DUTY DIESEL EMISSIONS TO MEET STRINGENT CARB 2027 NOX REQUIREMENTS

05-04-2022:
SwRI’s novel technology decreases NOx and carbon dioxide emissions for diesel engines by significantly reducing undesirable deposit formation in exhaust systems.
Read more on swri.org

A Smashing Success

05-03-2022:
The new Tech Port Center + Arena teams with rock icons the Smashing Pumpkins for a magical night of music as it presents America’s most state-of-the-art entertainment venue.
Read more on sacurrent.com

San Antonio entrepreneurs launch mental health app to encourage connection

05-03-2022:
Subscription-based WeTree is a safe space to share your true self and support your inner circle, in less than 60 seconds a day.
Read more on sanantonioreport.org

SwRI DEVELOPS CYBER SECURITY INTRUSION DETECTION SYSTEM FOR INDUSTRIAL CONTROL SYSTEMS

05-02-2022:
Research addresses emerging cyber threats in the rapidly evolving ecosystem for industrial automation.
Read more on swri.org

Startup Spotlight: Leaptran works to make renewable energy affordable

05-02-2022:
The San Antonio-based company was founded in 2016 with a single goal in mind: create software tools to help reduce costs for renewable energy sources.
Read more on bizjournals.com

Harnessing data to build better local government

05-01-2022:
Local experts converged at Tech Port Center + Arena for the fourth-annual Texas SmartCities Summit.
Read more on sanantonioreport.org

SATX: 360 NEWSLETTER - APRIL

04-28-2022:
Read the latest news from Greater:SATX!
Read more on greatersatx.com

MRO AMERICAS SHOWCASES innovations LAUNCHED IN SAN ANTONIO

04-28-2022:
Global aerospace conference showcases robotics, virtual reality and other breakthroughs launched in San Antonio that are transforming aviation worldwide.
Read more on portsanantonio.us

FORCECON EVENT TO ACCELERATE INNOVATION AND TALENT DEVELOPMENT

04-27-2022:
May 24-29, FORCECON at Tech Port Center + Arena will showcase innovations for the defense community and a two-day matchup among all U.S. armed forces esports teams.
Read more on portsanantonio.us

UT Health San Antonio awarded more than $2M for periodontal disease clinical trial

04-27-2022:
Periodontal disease affects nearly 40% of the U.S. population.
Read more on bizjournals.com

SA Yes awards $49,000 in grants for STEM programs

04-21-2022:
Students at 10 San Antonio schools will have the chance to boost their education thanks to grant money donated by a local nonprofit organization.
Read more on ksat.com

Area college students defend against cyberattacks during competition

04-21-2022:
Students from ten colleges competed for the title in 17th Annual National Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition.
Read more on ksat.com

SA WORX SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM - JUNE 20 TO JULY 29

04-20-2022:
Registration is now open for 2022; click below to see how your organization can take part.
Read more on greatersatx.com

How a UTSA grad reached the cutting edge of high-tech prosthetics

04-15-2022:
For his senior project, Alt-Bionics founder Ryan Saavedra and three classmates built a robotic prosthetic hand for less than $700.
Read more on sanantonioreport.org

“SmartSA Sandbox” Coming to Tech Port Center + Arena

04-15-2022:
Smart SA Sandbox will allow the community to engage with STEM activities in a fun and creative way.
Read more on sanantonio.gov

San Antonio’s Southwest Research Institute wants to make big name in small-satellite market

04-14-2022:
The finished satellites will use 3D imaging to track the winds.
Read more on expressnews.com

Local school district plans to redevelop tech magnet programs

04-14-2022:
North East ISD's new Space and Engineering Technologies Academy magnet program could begin classes for sixth through 12th graders in the 2023-24 academic year.
Read more on communityimpact.com

San Antonio native named managing director of new cybersecurity accelerator

04-14-2022:
Amanda Keammerer has spent 14 years in program management, stakeholder engagement and public policy.
Read more on bizjournals.com

Job Fair: April 15-16 at Tech Port Center + Arena

04-14-2022:
ASM Global is hosting an in-person job fair for our upcoming Tech Port Center + Arena
Read more on techportcenter.com

SA in the hunt for national health research HQ

04-13-2022:
San Antonio leaders are proposing multiple sites for the headquarters.
Read more on bizjournals.com

Port SA’s esports investment sparks future tech growth

04-12-2022:
Take an inside look at the Port's new upcoming gaming facility.
Read more on ksat.com

First look: Inside Tech Port Center + Arena, San Antonio new $70 million, high-tech concert and esports venue

04-12-2022:
The venue’s first public event will be Mayor Ron Nirenberg’s state of the city presentation on April 26.
Read more on expressnews.com

Women Supporting Women STEM Scholarship

04-07-2022:
IntelliGenesis' scholarship promotes STEM fields by awarding 11 scholars from Maryland, Georgia, and Texas $1,500.
Read more on ntelligenesisllc.com

Tech Port Center + Arena to revolutionize entertainment

04-06-2022:
State-of-the-art venue will be a place to celebrate all things tech.
Read more on news4sanantonio.com

Astroport Space Technologies tapped to join European pre-incubator program

04-05-2022:
Astroport recently opened a research lab facility at Port San Antonio.
Read more on bizjournals.com

SwRI SCIENTISTS CONNECT THE DOTS BETWEEN GALILEAN MOON, AURORAL EMISSIONS ON JUPITER

04-05-2022:
Team is studying the particle population traveling along the magnetic field line connecting Jupiter to its moon Ganymede.
Read more on swri.org

UTSA sharpens research focus on space exploration, seeks out SpaceX

04-04-2022:
Since 2015, the university has won 10 research grants worth a total of $3.89 million to help advance NASA programs.
Read more on expressnews.com

San Antonio visual tech company NewTek sees soaring growth during the pandemic

04-04-2022:
NewTek boosted its global business by 39% last year.

Read more on bizjournals.com

Hypersonics lab at UTSA preparing students for in-demand jobs in aerospace industry

04-04-2022:
The students conduct a variety of tests under Mach 7 conditions—equivalent to traveling over 5,000 miles per hour at sea level.
Read more on utsa.edu

Fiesta de los Niños returned with a tech theme this year

04-02-2022:
Event brought together thousands of San Antonians for tech/gaming demonstrations and other family-oriented activities.
Read more on kens5.com

San Antonio nonprofit launches second annual BioFest Invest event

03-31-2022:
BioMedSA will help provide investment opportunities for emerging companies.
Read more on bizjournals.com

Port-based Plus One Robotics partners with Tompkins on autonomous picking robot

03-31-2022:
The robot will eventually be deployed in e-commerce fulfillment and distribution centers.
Read more on therobotreport.com

SATX: 360 newsletter - March

03-31-2022:
Read the latest news from Greater:SATX!
Read more on www.greatersatx.com

BUILDING FUTURES, HONORING OUR HERITAGE

03-30-2022:
HISTORIC BUILDINGS ARE A LEARNING LAB CONNECTING SAN ANTONIANS WITH IN-DEMAND CAREERS IN AN ARRAY OF CONSTRUCTION TRADES.
Read more on portsanantonio.us

Geekdom alums pay it forward at women-only Techstars Startup Weekend

03-30-2022:
Five teams competed, each with a different tech startup pitch.
Read more on bizjournals.com

San Antonio startup wins first BioFest Invest pitch competition

03-30-2022:
NovoThelium develops artificial nipple regeneration for women after a mastectomy.
Read more on sanantonioreport.org

SwRI-LED STUDY POINTS TO MULTIPLE ERUPTIONS FORMING PLUTO’S GIANT ICE VOLCANOS

03-29-2022:
Research team determined that multiple episodes of cryovolcanism may have created surface structures on Pluto, the likes of which are not seen anywhere else in the solar system.
Read more on swri.org

SwRI SPONSORS ITS WORLD CONGRESS STUDENT ESSAY, VIDEO COMPETITION WITH CASH PRIZE

03-29-2022:
Institute invites college students to share visions for the transformation of transportation.
Read more on swri.org

SA-based EnergyFunders offers direct investing in oil wells, Bitcoin mines

03-29-2022:
The company offers accredited investors a high-return, low-risk way to invest via direct fractional ownership in oil wells and Bitcoin mines.
Read more on startupssanantonio.com

SwRI’S JAMES BURCH RECEIVES NASA’S HIGHEST HONOR

03-28-2022:
Burch is recognized for his visionary science mission leadership in investigating the interaction of the solar wind with the magnetospheres of Earth and Saturn, as well as the environments of comets.
Read more on swri.org

Coming to Tech Port Center: BOYZ II MEN!

03-28-2022:
On August 12, Boyz II Men come to Tech Port Center + Arena!
Read more on techportcenter.com

TECH PORT CENTER + ARENA WILL HOST ITS FIRST EVENT APRIL 26

03-25-2022:
Mayor’s United State of the City will convene hundreds of San Antonians.
Read more on sachamber.org

Rossell Techsys and Knight Aerospace team up to deliver new solutions

03-24-2022:
Rossell Techsys, is the Aerospace & Defense Division of Rossell India Limited.
Read more on theprint.in

Cyber leader Technica Corporation hiring in San Antonio

03-24-2022:
Some of the available jobs are for highly skilled individuals and will require top-secret security clearances.
Read more on bizjournals.com

Trinity University names finalists in Spring 2022 Stumberg Venture Competition

03-24-2022:
Student entrepreneur teams pitched business for a chance to win mentorship and funding for their startup.
Read more on startupssanantonio.com

Astroport Space Technologies among startups selected by ERSIC as part of the “Start-up Support Programme”

03-24-2022:
The selection committee made a selection from 33 applications received from 17 countries around the world and covering the entire value chain of space resources.
Read more on esric.lu

On the home stretch: America's latest state-of-the art destination for innovation, esports and live entertainment nearing completion

03-23-2022:
Tech Port Center + Arena will make its debut in early May.
Read more on sacurrent.com

Texas Biomed to house national training center for tuberculosis research

03-23-2022:
Tuberculosis is one of the leading killers worldwide.
Read more on bizjournals.com

SOUTHWEST RESEARCH INSTITUTE REVITALIZING HYDROGEN ENGINE CONCEPTS

03-21-2022:
The hope is that automakers can use the improved hydrogen-fueled engines to transition from current CO2-emitting engines to the zero-emission future.
Read more on swri.org

San Antonio’s Future as a Tourist City

03-18-2022:
Upcoming Tech Port Center + Arena will appeal to a new kind of tourist.
Read more on texasarchitects.org

Startup Spotlight: Jobward strives to create an equitable relationship between employers and job seekers

03-16-2022:
About 1,000 people have used Jobward's application since its launch last October.
Read more on bizjournals.com

Spurs' Poeltl gets behind the controller for some 'Call of Duty' at Port San Antonio

03-16-2022:
Poeltl helped test drive new equipment that will be hosted at Port San Antonio's upcoming Tech Port Center + Arena.
Read more on kens5.com

SwRI, UT AUSTIN CREATE NEW OPPORTUNITY FOR COLLABORATIVE ENERGY RESEARCH

03-15-2022:
The Energize Program is a new opportunity to enhance greater scientific collaboration between the two institutions.
Read more on swri.org

UT Health doctor lands business grants to develop new cancer-fighting drugs

03-14-2022:
Dr. Daruka Mahadevan will be part of a team working on new inhibitor drugs that can target multiple cancer proteins at once.
Read more on bizjournals.com

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