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16th AF, San Antonio Industry Partners Join to Combat Cyber Threats

10-11-2023:
Partners discussed protecting the nation against cyber threats at a conference to commemorate Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
Read more on 16af.af.mil

SwRI Selected for DOE Grant for Hydrogen-natural Gas Blends Research

10-11-2023:
Full-scale compressor to utilize blends with up to 20% hydrogen.
Read more on swri.org

Tech Ecosystem Grows as Port Welcomes Latest Global Cybersecurity Firm

10-10-2023:
General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) is a subsidiary of General Dynamics, a global aerospace and defense company that employs more than 100,000 people worldwide.
Read more on sanantonioreport.org

FREE EVENT: Thursday, October 19 - Women in Robotics San Antonio Launch Party

10-10-2023:
Join Women in Robotics for its San Antonio launch event and hear from an exciting panel of women who work within the local robotics industry.
Read more on womeninrobotics.org

SwRI’s Modular Dam Design Could Accelerate Adoption of Renewable Energy

10-10-2023:
m-Presa significantly cuts construction costs, schedules of pumped storage hydropower infrastructure.
Read more on swri.org

FREE EVENT: Saturday, October 14 - STEMclipse!

10-10-2023:
Join the Port and the San Antonio Museum of Science and Technology (SAMSAT) to commemorate the annual eclipse on Saturday, October 14, at the Boeing Center at Tech Port.
Read more on samsat.org

Recommendations for Managing Cybersecurity Threats in the Manufacturing Sector

10-10-2023:
In the hyper-connected era of smart manufacturing, the manufacturing sector is undergoing a digital revolution.
Read more on cymanii.org

New Model Explains Precious Metals in Earth’s Mantle

10-09-2023:
SwRI-contributed study suggests impact-driven mixing of mantle materials could create current mantle composition.
Read more on swri.org

Engineer with Deep Roots in Tech and Commitment to Community Joins Port SA Board

10-09-2023:
Elida “Elly” Smith brings extensive industry and management experience – and dedication to supporting STEM education – to her new role.
Read more on portsanantonio.us

Leaptran Wins SBIR Funding, Prizes for Its Solar Energy Forecasting

10-09-2023:
Company develops innovative software that helps utilities manage and integrate renewable energy sources more efficiently.
Read more on startupssanantonio.com

YTEXAS: Building a Workforce for the Future

10-09-2023:
The Port joined forces with Boeing and various business and education leaders from across our state as we participated in this year's YTEXAS Summit.
Read more on portsanantonio.us

The Future of Work in San Antonio?

10-05-2023:
Nearly 1 in 6 residents contribute to these 2 industries.
Read more on expressnews.com

Port's Stephanie Garcia Among 50 Women in Robotics to Know About

10-05-2023:
Learn about some of today's strongest and most influential female role models for young and upcoming roboticists.
Read more on womeninrobotics.org

Cybersecurity Startup Opens New Headquarters Operation in San Antonio

10-05-2023:
Critical Fault, a cybersecurity and penetration testing company based in Oklahoma, has opened a second headquarters inside local collaborative startup community Geekdom.
Read more on bizjournals.com

Local Entrepreneur Develops App to Solve Low Employee Engagement

10-04-2023:
The WeGood? app is used by organizations to facilitate frequent and timely feedback between employees and their leadership team.
Read more on bizjournals.com

American Lung Association First-ever Research Accelerator Funding Granted to Texas Biomed

10-04-2023:
Universal flu vaccine will protect against changing flu strains.
Read more on txbiomed.org

SAMSAT Builds an Esports Path to Education, Careers and Belonging

10-03-2023:
See how the San Antonio Museum of Science and Technology provides hands-on, interactive experiences that engage student learning in exciting ways.
Read more on samsat.org

SwRI Study Suggests Large Mound Structures on Kuiper Belt Object Arrokoth May Have Common Origin

10-03-2023:
These “Building blocks” of this Kuiper belt object may point to key details of streaming instability model of planetesimal formation.
Read more on swri.org

Greater:SATX 360 Newsletter - Sept./Oct.

10-03-2023:
Hear the latest from Port San Antonio partner Greater:SATX!
Read more on greatersatx.com

Tech & AI Vs. Hollywood: The End of the 2023 Writers Strike

10-03-2023:
Hear from Geronimo Moreno of Port-based Namauu Technological & Industrial as he discusses the new era of transparency in Hollywood.
Read more on cybertainment.blog

SwRI Scientists Use Webb, SOFIA Telescopes to Observe Metallic Asteroid

10-02-2023:
Infrared observations of Psyche to provide context for upcoming NASA spacecraft mission.
Read more on swri.org

CfA-SwRI Heliophysics Mission Selected for Phase A Mission Definition Study

10-02-2023:
ECCCO will comprehensively study the least explored region of the solar atmosphere.
Read more on swri.org

San Antonio Drone Company Expands, Wins Defense Contracts

09-29-2023:
Darkhive has tripled its workforce and is planning to move into a new 10,000-square-foot facility.
Read more on govtech.com

Leidos Becomes the Latest Global Company to Locate at Port

09-29-2023:
The firm, which employs 46,000 people around the globe, will initially add about 100 employees to its intelligence group in San Antonio.
Read more on sanantonioreport.org

SmartSA Sandbox 2023 at Confluence Park

09-28-2023:
Hosted by the City of San Antonio’s Office of Innovation, SmartSA Sandbox offers free, hands-on opportunities to test smart city technologies in the park.
Read more on sanantonio.gov

SAISD Foundation Newsletter - September 2023

09-27-2023:
Get the latest news from Port San Antonio partner SAISD Foundation.
Read more on saisdfoundation.com

BioMed SA, UT Health Reps Discuss Texas' Selection as ARPA-H Hub

09-26-2023:
Heather Hanson of BioMed SA and Dr. Jennifer Sharpe Potter of UT Health joined KSAT to discuss research efforts locally and statewide.
Read more on ksat.com

UTSA Professor Selected to Assist with NASA’s Next Generation Space Telescope

09-26-2023:
Chris Packham is among 28 individuals who will help guide the advancement of technologies employed by the Habitable Worlds Observatory (HWO)
Read more on utsa.edu

SwRI, UTSA Collaborate to Detect Traumatic Brain Injury through Breath Analysis

09-26-2023:
The project is supported by a $125,000 grant from the Connecting through Research Partnerships (Connect) program.
Read more on utsa.edu

San Antonio Startup Week to Feature Pitch Competitions, Panels

09-22-2023:
Startup Week 2023 will feature 75 events, with nearly $300,000 up for grabs.
Read more on startupssanantonio.com

AETC’s Torch Athena Brings Airmen, Guardians Together for Collaboration at Boeing Center

09-22-2023:
Torch Athena, a women's initiative program within AETC, has the primary goal of fostering camaraderie among participants and addressing critical issues as a united team.
Read more on aetc.af.mil

UT Med Students Can Now Get a Dual Degree in AI

09-22-2023:
The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) has launched the nation's first dual degree in medicine and artificial intelligence.
Read more on freethink.com

San Antonio-area High School Senior is Reaching for the Stars

09-21-2023:
Siddhi Raut is on a quest to be part of the leading edge of next-generation space science innovators.
Read more on portsanantonio.us

Local Cyber Firm Announces Acquisition Amid High Growth, Expansion

09-21-2023:
Silotech Group has acquired Helifox, a technology solution brand that offers restructuring to replace or integrate with legacy systems.
Read more on bizjournals.com

Knight Aerospace, Recoil Aerospace Collaborate to Transform Remote Fuel AND Water Delivery

09-21-2023:
New tank systems provide rapid establishment of fueling points in remote austere environments.
Read more on knightaerospace.com

SA-based bioAffinity Technologies Acquires Laboratory Assets of Precision Pathology Services

09-19-2023:
Precision Pathology Services is a clinical laboratory accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP).
Read more on biospace.com

Federal Grant will Help UTSA Mentor and Support Researchers from Diverse Backgrounds

09-19-2023:
School has received a five-year grant to develop a more inclusive workforce seeking to join the professoriate in higher education’s STEM)disciplines.
Read more on utsa.edu

San Antonio-based Atma Energy Gains Foothold in Solar Market

09-18-2023:
Since launching in 2020, Atma has grown from 10 to 30 employees and increased its revenue more than tenfold.
Read more on bizjournals.com

Texas Biomed Launches New International Center for the Advancement of Research & Education

09-18-2023:
Center leverages the power of global exchange to solve complex health issues in an increasingly connected world.
Read more on txbiomed.org

New Findings Suggest Moon May Have Less Water than Previously Thought

09-18-2023:
Moon’s permanently shadowed regions are younger than previously estimated.
Read more on swri.org

CNF Technologies Grows into a Cybersecurity Powerhouse

09-17-2023:
One of San Antonio’s largest and fastest-growing cybersecurity companies has been in lockstep with the Defense Department for two decades.
Read more on expressnews.com

Tech Bloc 2.0: How New CEO Plans to Reinvigorate Tech-focused Nonprofit

09-15-2023:
Ileana Gonzalez sees the potential for San Antonio to become the "connecting city" that hosts Latin American entrepreneurs and talent.
Read more on bizjournals.com

UTSA, UT Health SA to Merge Medicine and AI in Landmark Program

09-14-2023:
The first-of-its-kind initiative has been years in the making and will address next-generation health care.
Read more on bizjournals.com

SEPTEMBER 21 COMMUNITY EVENT: LatinX in Tech

09-14-2023:
Connect with like-minded professionals and allies who are passionate about a more inclusive tech landscape.
Read more on eventbrite.com

UTSA Astrophysicist to Co-lead International Organization Studying Neutron Stars and Black Holes

09-13-2023:
The Simons Collaboration on Extreme Electrodynamics of Compact Sources (SCEECS) will have a UTSA chapter led by Richard Anantua.
Read more on utsa.edu

Through Bold Careers Program, UTSA is Creating Esports Professionals

09-13-2023:
University Technology Solutions and UTSA have teamed up with Six Flags Fiesta Texas for a one-of-a-kind internship project.
Read more on utsa.edu

CACI Named to Forbes Best Employers for Women 2023

09-13-2023:
Cybersecurity firm is part of Port San Antonio's tech ecosystem.
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SwRI Engineers Recognized with International AOC Awards

09-12-2023:
Association of Old Crows honors three EW professionals for technical leadership, excellence.
Read more on swri.org

Tech Bloc Names New CEO

09-12-2023:
Ileana Gonzalez will head the tech sector advocacy group.
Read more on sanantonioreport.org

CPS Energy Electric Vehicle Ride and Drive - September 30

09-07-2023:
Be sure to attend this event to learn more about electric vehicles (EVs) and EV charging.
Read more on sadriveelectric.com

Maryland-based IntelliGenesis Expands at the Port

09-07-2023:
Firm provides customers with next-gen cyber services and products that take advantage of artificial intelligence, machine learning and data science.
Read more on sanantonioreport.org

UTSA Researchers Explain Plant’s Medicinal Power Against COVID and Glioblastoma

09-07-2023:
Artemisia annua contains medicinal compounds whose properties researchers are trying to understand.
Read more on utsa.edu

FDA Grants Xenex Authorization for its LightStrike+ Device

09-06-2023:
Company's technology utilizes high-intensity, broad-spectrum ultraviolet light to reduce harmful pathogens in health care facilities.
Read more on bizjournals.com

Using AI, UTSA Researcher is Developing Solution to Combat Online Hate

09-05-2023:
Nishant Vishwamitra will work with the National Science Foundation’s Computer and Information Science and Engineering Research Initiation Initiative.
Read more on utsa.edu

SA Tech Company Bridgehead IT Charts New Path to Growth

09-04-2023:
Firm has created a new holding company and strategic partnership to help it grow through acquisitions, hiring and investments.
Read more on expressnews.com

Think Science: Using Data Science to Improve our City

09-04-2023:
Join UTSA to learn how data science affects decisions about transportation, health care, city planning and more.
Read more on tpr.org

Greater:SATX 360 Newsletter - August

08-31-2023:
Hear the latest from Port San Antonio partner Greater:SATX!
Read more on greatersatx.com

Texas Biomed Partners with Scancell to Test Novel COVID Vaccine

08-29-2023:
Unlike existing COVID vaccines that use mRNA to cue the immune system to produce antibodies, this vaccine platform uses sections of viral DNA to achieve a similar result.
Read more on txbiomed.org

Global EV Auto Parts Manufacturer Coming to San Antonio

08-29-2023:
The company will occupy a new 150,500-square-foot structure at Brooks Global Crossing industrial campus.
Read more on bizjournals.com

Novel SwRI-developed Antenna Array Wins 2023 R&D 100 Award

08-29-2023:
SwRI’s Wideband Conformal Continuous-Slot Antenna Array recognized as among the 100 most significant innovations of 2023.
Read more on swri.org

SwRI Will Lead Hubble, Webb Observations of Io, Jupiter’s Volcanic Moon

08-28-2023:
Remote-sensing data will complement Juno spacecraft’s in situ observations.
Read more on swri.org

Request for Proposals: Department of Energy Announces Up to $4.7 Million for Manufacturing Cybersecurity Innovation

08-24-2023:
Proposals for this RFP must be submitted by September 29, 2023; an informational webinar will take place September 6.
Read more on cymanii.org

Connecting World-class Military Talent with In-demand Career Opportunities

08-23-2023:
The Port, Hiring Our Heroes help our nation's defenders transition to the civilian workforce.
Read more on portsanantonio.us

SwRI Investigates Impact of Smart-technology-enabled Vehicles

08-23-2023:
Eco-driving technology can significantly improve the energy efficiency of electric, internal combustion vehicles.
Read more on swri.org

Local Startup Hub Takes Entrepreneur Boot Camp Across Bexar County

08-22-2023:
Geekdom's program, which launched in December 2022, covers the fundamentals of entrepreneurship.
Read more on bizjournals.com

San Antonio Researchers Get Millions to Put Discoveries into Practice

08-18-2023:
A $46 million grant from the National Institutes of Health will help UT Health San Antonio get cutting edge science into communities more quickly.
Read more on tpr.org

CNF Technologies Wins $135 Million Dollar Contract with U.S. Marine Corps

08-17-2023:
The partnership is a major strategic thrust for CNF, whose longtime customers include the U.S. Cyber Command and Air Forces Cyber.
Read more on bizjournals.com

How Your Kids Can Learn About Space Technology for Free

08-14-2023:
AREA 21 at the Boeing Center has a fascinating space program which challenges kids to solve problems about space exploration.
Read more on salive.com

AREA 21 Has Lots of Cool Free Ways to Teach Kids About Science

08-14-2023:
Take an inside look at how AREA 21 is helping kids learn about technology and how they can find future jobs in science.
Read more on salive.com

San Antonio Students Connect with the International Space Station

08-11-2023:
Real-time interaction reinforces to young people that their future as next-gen innovators in space technology is well within their reach.
Read more on portsanantonio.us

SwRI Micropatch Algorithm Improves Ground-to-spacecraft Software Update Efficiency

08-10-2023:
Team demonstrates novel software tool on International Space Station computer
Read more on swri.org

Methodist Healthcare and VelocityTX to Launch New Alliance

08-09-2023:
The multi-year partnership will include a new accelerator addressing health inequities across the state.
Read more on bizjournals.com

SwRI Launches Engine for Automatic Biomechanical Evaluation Markerless Analysis Tool

08-08-2023:
SwRI demonstrates technology at American Society of Biomechanics conference.
Read more on swri.org

SwRI Helps Create Open-source Software to Assist Rail Industry Decarbonization Efforts

08-07-2023:
ALTRIOS can assess green technology impacts on rail fuel consumption, emissions and more.
Read more on swri.org

Summer Camp Inspires Students to Become Tomorrow's Cyber Warriors

08-03-2023:
A group of middle and high school students from the National Society of Black Engineers' San Antonio chapter recently participated in the CyberPatriot Summer Camp at AREA 21.
Read more on portsanantonio.us

Plus One Robotics: Revolutionizing Depalletization

08-03-2023:
Learn how AI combined with a human in the loop tackle the challenge of the mixed SKU pallet and help increase efficiency, scalability, accuracy, and safety in your warehouse.
Read more on plusonerobotics.com

Tech Employers Descend on Port San Antonio Seeking Military Veterans

08-03-2023:
Hiring Our Heroes recently hosted a job fair at Boeing Center, where more than 100 employers sought to hire armed services veterans.
Read more on expressnews.com

Scaleworks Raises $110M for Third Equity Fund

08-02-2023:
Scaleworks Inc. is a business-to-business, software-as-a-service private equity firm.
Read more on bizjournals.com

16th AF Cyber Warriors Teach Cybersecurity Awareness

08-01-2023:
Cyber Airmen recently spoke to students about the basics of cybersecurity during the CyberPatriot Summer Camp at the Boeing Center.
Read more on 16af.af.mil

New Wearable Tech Empowers San Antonio Educators with Instant 911 Access

08-01-2023:
FirstNet is essentially a wearable panic button that is the size of an ID badge.
Read more on news4sanantonio.com

“Magic Cocktail” Generates Lung’s Most Critical Immune Cell in the Lab

08-01-2023:
Scientists at the Texas Biomedical Research Institute have successfully cultivated the alveolar macrophage, a vital immune cell within the lung, in a laboratory setting.
Read more on skynews.icu

APPLY NOW: Tuition-free Space Exploration Program for Grade 8-10 Students

08-01-2023:
The WEX Foundation is teaming with NASA to launch the latest cohort of Lunar Caves Analog Test Sites (LCATS) program for students in grades 8-10 beginning this fall.
Read more on wexfoundation.org

San Antonio Latino-led startup DataScope Gets Investment, Resources from Google Fund

07-31-2023:
DataScope has attracted more than 400 clients, including Coca Cola, in the United States and Latin America.
Read more on expressnews.com

Air Force Veteran, Community Leader Joins Port Team

07-27-2023:
Port San Antonio welcomes Dr. Chaunté Hall as the organization’s Chief of Community Engagement.
Read more on linkedin.com

Mobile Flight Simulator Introduces San Antonio Youth to New Skies

07-26-2023:
Students enrolled in WestCare Texas’ Summer Extravaganza program experienced firsthand what it takes to fly an aircraft.
Read more on sanantonioreport.org

Greater:SATX 360 Newsletter - July

07-26-2023:
Hear the latest from Port San Antonio partner Greater:SATX!
Read more on greatersatx.com

Global Aerospace Leader Hiring at the Port

07-26-2023:
Thanks to an exciting in-house training program, StandardAero is seeking aviation industry newcomers as well as seasoned maintenance/technician professionals.
Read more on standardaero.com

SwRI Developing Advanced Electronic Warfare System for U.S. Air Force

07-25-2023:
Ultra-wideband receiver achieves rapid signal detection, increased bandwidth coverage.
Read more on swri.org

New Members to Enhance CyManII’s Mission to Support U.S Manufacturing Interests

07-25-2023:
The Cybersecurity Manufacturing Innovation Institute welcomes three new members to support its mission to secure and sustain U.S. manufacturing.
Read more on cymanii.org

CNF Technologies Awarded U.S. Air Force Agile Cyber Technology 3 Task Order

07-25-2023:
The contract continues CNF Technologies’ nearly 20-year track record of excellence in cybersecurity and cyber engineering.
Read more on cnftech.com

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