As of January 8, 2016, the standard browser for UT Southwestern will be IE 11 please upgrade to the latest standard browser for your computer as it marks the first graduating class from the O’Donnell School of Public Health Each event will be available to watch live online and also will be recorded for later viewing We wish the graduates success as they take on new roles and continue to advance science and medicine The graduation of its inaugural class of students is a major milestone for the O’Donnell School of Public Health (OSPH) These 33 graduates will be honored at a commencement ceremony at 10 a.m. in the NB2.EEF Auditorium.  The graduating class includes 28 Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) students four Master of Science in Clinical Investigation (M.S.C.I.) students founding Dean of the O’Donnell School of Public Health who served as the Permanent Representative of the U.S Senator who gained extensive international experience and developed a deep understanding of NATO as a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee Ambassador Hutchison currently serves as a trustee of Southwestern Medical Foundation a commencement ceremony for the Medical School’s 226 graduates will be held at 11 a.m As the graduating students continue their training in residencies they will go on to distinguish themselves at top medical facilities around the world and develop themselves as physician leaders “It has been an honor and joy to support the Class of 2025 through their medical education journey,” said Angela Mihalic, M.D. competent clinicians through diligent study and a commitment to the underserved community We are thrilled to celebrate this meaningful occasion with them We have no doubt that they are ready to face the challenges ahead and will use the lessons learned to improve the health and well-being of countless patients in the future.” “I am incredibly proud of members of the Class of 2025, who have worked hard to achieve this important milestone in their medical education,” added W. P. Andrew Lee, M.D. Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs I am certain they will make noteworthy contributions to medicine wherever they go.” will present Southwestern Medical Foundation’s Ho Din Award the highest honor bestowed on a UTSW medical student which manages various Perot family interests He continues his family’s legacy of giving that spans generations and includes significant contributions to support UT Southwestern that have led to Nobel Prize-winning research and health care improvements His family’s most recent gift to UT Southwestern endowed the Perot Family Scholars Medical Scientist Training Program 84 students from the Graduate School will be honored in the Tom and Lula Gooch Auditorium Supported by rigorous UTSW training in basic and clinical science they will go on to become leaders in biomedical research and education whose work will help translate discoveries into treatments to improve health globally “Students receiving degrees from the Graduate School pursue a variety of science-related careers,” said Andrew Zinn, M.D., Ph.D. “Our Basic Sciences graduates work in a variety of settings graduates help administer radiation therapy to cancer patients and our Clinical Psychology graduates become practicing psychologists our graduates use the knowledge and skills they gained from their UT Southwestern education.” Zhijian “James” Chen, Ph.D. Professor of Molecular Biology and Director of the Center for Inflammation Research at UTSW Chen is one of the world’s leading researchers on innate immunity – the body’s response to pathogens and its ability to quickly identify and destroy cells and tissues that have been attacked He is an Investigator of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute and has been elected to both the National Academy of Sciences and the National Academy of Medicine Chen is a member of the Center for the Genetics of Host Defense at UTSW and the Harold C Chen has been honored with many distinguished awards for his transformative work including the Albert Lasker Basic Medical Research Award (2024) for his discovery of cGAS Other awards include Germany’s highest honor in the field of medicine the Paul Ehrlich and Ludwig Darmstaedter Prize (2025) Coley Award for Distinguished Research in Basic and Tumor Immunology (2020) the Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences (2019) the Lurie Prize in Biomedical Sciences (2018) and the National Academy of Sciences Award in Molecular Biology (2012) MacGregor Distinguished Chair in Biomedical Science Omer holds the Lyda Hill Deanship of the School of Public Health Podolsky holds the Philip O’Bryan Montgomery Distinguished Presidential Chair in Academic Administration and the Charles Cameron Sprague Distinguished Chair in Biomedical Science Zinn holds the Rolf Haberecht and Ute Schwarz Haberecht Deanship of the UT Southwestern Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and the Henry Ross Perot Distinguished Professorship in Biomedical Science Communications3000 Pegasus Park Drive, 6th Floor Dallas, TX 75247 Phone: 214-648-3404Email Date: May 14 Location: North Campus Keynote speaker: Ambassador Kay Bailey Hutchison 33 graduates Date: May 16 Location: Morton H Meyerson Symphony Center Time: 11 a.m Date: May 22 Location: Tom and Lula Gooch Auditorium Time: 7 p.m Keynote speaker: Zhijian “James” Chen The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center 5323 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, Texas 75390 Phone 214-648-3111 A member of Southwestern Health Resources® TrendingDevelopmentChicagoARoss Perot Jr eyes huge North Shore redevelopment playWith Trinity International University’s suburban Chicago campus up for grabs is closing in on a huge piece of suburban Chicago real estate set for transformation as its owner winds down operations after more than 60 years of controlling the property An affiliate of Perot’s Dallas-based firm Hillwood is in talks to buy a substantial portion of the Trinity International University campus in Bannockburn The proposed price has been said to be about $35 million according to a person familiar with the situation it’s being negotiated as Trinity seeks to shut down much of its operations on the Bannockburn campus Perot’s firm has eyed a purchase of about 80 acres sources familiar with the arrangement said Trinity last week announced that it was merging with Trinity Western University in British Columbia following years of declining enrollment at the suburban Chicago campus Its shutdown of most of the campus — with several buildings set to stay open including its library and chapel — was originally planned in 2023 Perot’s Hillwood in September held a sparsely attended community meeting to unveil an initial redevelopment proposal that involved construction of four buildings for a research and technology park on the southern end of the property That plan would have targeted biotech and pharmaceutical firms for tenancy no formal rezoning or redevelopment applications have been submitted to Bannockburn its Village Manager Stephanie Hannon said today The developer hasn’t hinted to the village that its plans for the property may have changed SIGN UPHillwood and Trinity didn’t return requests for comment “While we are not privy to the specific terms of the agreement between the buyer and seller it is common in these types of transactions for the closing to be contingent upon receiving zoning or land use approvals from the village,” Hannon said since we have not been involved in those negotiations we cannot confirm whether that is the case here.” The Trinity property is encumbered by a $16 million bridge loan that the school took out late last year from Connecticut-based JGB Management That debt package replaced $15 million in mortgage debt that Trinity had taken out against the property from Warren-Boynton State Bank It’s unclear how or whether JGB’s position is factoring into the negotiations between Hillwood and Trinity Next door to the Trinity campus, at a midsize office building, financial distress recently weighed on a Chicago power player in commercial real estate Chinese autoparts conglomerate Wanxiang’s CRE investment arm last month handed the 134,000-square-foot office building at 2275 Half Day Road to lender Associated Bank through a deed in lieu of foreclosure The transaction came after a Wanxiang affiliate faced a potential lengthy court battle when the lender filed a lawsuit seeking to seize the property in February The deed in lieu settled a $15 million loan Wanxiang had taken out after buying the property out of distress back in 2012 There was a remaining balance of more than $12 million when Associated filed to foreclose the Half Day Road office property isn’t said to be included in Perot’s plans for the Trinity campus By Miriam FauziaScience reporter such as bees sitting on honeycombs and praying mantises emerging from a cloud of orchids Breaking NewsGet the latest breaking news from North Texas and beyond GoogleFacebookBy signing up you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy Museumgoers can experience what it’s like to fly as quick as a dragonfly or have the lightning-fast reflexes of a praying mantis through immersive bug chambers visitors can test their skills against various insect “superpowers” through activities highlighting the complex behavior and capabilities of the arthropod world Another hands-on component will allow visitors to explore insect specimens and learn about some of humanity’s bio-inspired inventions such as drones based on insect flight and medicines made from venom Drex Owusu said the exhibit will feature a wide variety of insects Non-insects like millipedes and centipedes also will be highlighted “The Bug Lab experience will have some bugs that I think all of our Texan friends will recognize,” Owusu said “We’re going to complement that with some hands-on experiences that will definitely tie to bugs you will find here in North Texas The idea is it won’t be strange bugs you’ve never seen or can never imagine The exhibit was developed in 2016 by New Zealand’s national museum, called Te Papa Tongarewa, and Weta Workshop the physical effects studio best known for its work on Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings trilogy Weta Workshop collaborated with a team of insect experts from Te Papa Tongarewa in designing Bug Lab Owusu said the Perot hopes to have its own cast of specialists to speak regularly to Bug Lab visitors if we’ve got this great bug-based experience How do we talk about the science?” Owusu said “We want to make sure we’re talking about biologists engineers and other people who are taking bug adaptations or skills and leveraging them to help us build more stable structures or military applications.” The exhibit has been traveling internationally and made its U.S. debut in 2018 at Discovery Place Science in Charlotte Owusu said the Perot is excited to bring the exhibit to North Texas The Bug Lab will open at the Perot on June 28 and close Jan 2025: An earlier version of this story incorrectly described millipedes and centipedes Miriam Fauzia is a science reporting fellow at The Dallas Morning News Her fellowship is supported by the University of Texas at Dallas She holds a master's degree in immunology from the University of Oxford and another master's in journalism from Boston University The endowment will be used to provide program support for guest speakers and for other benefits to student participants Student leaders at Texas State University will get a boost in their leadership development thanks to the Sarah and Ross Perot Foundation’s donation of $2 million to establish the Jack Martin Endowment for President’s Leadership Class TXST President Kelly Damphousse, Ph.D., formed the Jack Martin President’s Leadership Class (PLC) in 2023 with support from Martin one of the nation’s most successful corporate advisory firms the TXST Division of Student Success selects 35 applicants for the yearlong PLC The student cohort meets weekly for workshops where they hear from distinguished speakers “We are deeply grateful to the Sarah and Ross Perot which will make a lasting difference in the lives of our student leaders,” Damphousse said Jack Martin’s remarkable legacy of leadership and service is something our students can aspire to the Jack Martin President’s Leadership Class will continue shaping the next generation of Bobcat leaders for years to come I am also thankful for TSUS Chancellor McCall’s advocacy throughout this process “Jack Martin gives credit to TXST for many of the good things that have happened to him or talented than Jack—in any situation,” said Texas State University System (TSUS) Chancellor Brian McCall.  “He brought those traits with him to the university Jack brings nationwide honor to his alma mater The generations of students who will be part of the Jack Martin President’s Leadership Class have won one of life’s great lottery prizes.” Foundation made the gift in honor of Martin a TXST Distinguished Alumnus and an accomplished thought leader in communications two of the most significant factors that have been key throughout my entire career are my beginnings at Texas State and the Perot family,” Martin said.  and leadership development to a student’s success in college and beyond I am thrilled that the Jack Martin President’s Leadership Class powered by the Perot family’s transformational gift will enrich Texas State students during their time at the university Senator Lloyd Bentsen before founding Public Strategies Inc After the WPP Group acquired Public Strategies and merged it with Hill & Knowlton in 2006 Martin was appointed global chairman and CEO of the newly formed Hill+Knowlton Strategies as part of a family investment platform active in ranching Some of the world’s largest companies have sought Martin’s counsel for decades forging mergers and acquisitions strategies and successfully defusing hostile takeover attempts he has advised executive clients from companies including Southwest Airlines and Perot’s Hillwood Development Co.  Martin’s success has garnered numerous honors including induction into the International Communications Consultancy Organization Hall of Fame and induction into the Texas Business Hall of Fame including as chairman on the board of Baylor Scott and White Health and the Lyndon Baines Johnson Foundation board.  he was appointed by the governor of Texas to a six-year term on the Texas State University System Board of Regents he was elected the board’s chairman at age 34.  "Jack Martin has been a trusted advisor and valued friend to our family for decades,” said Ross Perot “He is committed to Texas State and to developing future leaders reflecting the same character This endowment honors Jack and will ensure the students are shaped by the same values that have guided his extraordinary career.”  Distributions from the Jack Martin Endowment for President’s Leadership Class will be used to provide program support for guest speakers Jayme Blaschke, 512-245-2555 Shilpa Bakre Towing cargo gliders like Aerocarts can instantly double or even triple an aircraft's payload capacity with only a small increase in fuel consumption Mark joined Community Impact in November 2022 after spending almost 20 years as a freelance writer He covers education for Grapevine-Colleyville ISD making his wife laugh and trying to keep up with his two teenage sons in the gym Light food and beverages available for purchase from 6-8pm Twila Moon is Deputy Lead Scientist and Science Communication Liaison at the National Snow and Ice Data Center part of the University of Colorado Boulder’s Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES) Moon is a world-renowned scientist specializing in the connections across ice and ecosystem – and bringing climate science insights to decision makers and business leaders Her discovery science focuses on the Greenland Ice Sheet and the Arctic Her pioneering research has been published on the cover of high-impact journals such as Science and Nature to which she has also contributed invited perspectives Moon’s research has received extensive media coverage around the world she is a sought-after speaker and media contact called upon to link the dots between climate science and topics traditionally considered disconnected from climate Congress; is a lead editor for the Arctic Report Card NOAA’s highest impact annual report; serves on the U.S National Academies Polar Research Board; and spearheads efforts to improve knowledge exchange amongst scientists and between researcher and stakeholder communities She also specializes in bringing climate science knowledge to the business and philanthropy communities assisting with the insights needed to motivate impactful business solutions that meet the urgency of the climate crisis Heïdi Sevestre is an internationally renowned glaciologist whose specialization focuses on glacier dynamics Heïdi is a member of The Explorers Club and has received several prestigious accolades including the first Shackleton Medal for the Protection of Polar Regions in 2022 and the French “Rayonnement” Prize for her environmental work in 2023 She also joins the 2024 cohort of European Young Leaders by Friends of Europe Heïdi serves on the board of Protect Our Winters-Europe and is actively involved in numerous climate awareness associations L'Ecole Polaire - Le Français Témoin des Poles she joined the advisory board of the UN International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation Heïdi works for the Arctic Monitoring and Assessment Programme (AMAP) Heïdi dedicates her efforts to raising awareness about climate issues among governments motivating concrete action against climate change Alycia Weinberger wants to understand how planets form so she observes young stars and their disks as well as finding and studying planetary systems News and updates from across Carnegie Science I feel passionately about the power of nonprofits to bolster healthy communities Postdoctoral alumna Jo Ann Eder is committed to making the world a better place by supporting organizations that create and foster STEM learning opportunities for all This winter, a delegation from Dallas’ Perot Museum of Nature and Science visited Carnegie Science’s Las Campanas Observatory, deepening a programmatic partnership that shared the wonders of the Great North American Eclipse with North Texas communities last April The trip marked a first-time visit to Chile’s Atacama Desert for many of the attendees who were accompanied by Carnegie Science President John Mulchaey Chief Development Officer Jeanine Forsythe and other individuals who played key roles in April’s eclipse partnership The visit offered a special opportunity to see astronomy in action including nighttime visits to the Swope Telescope for an exclusive look through the eyepiece “We are truly grateful for our partnership and can’t wait to continue to grow our joint efforts,” said Linda Silver Eugene McDermott Chief Executive Officer of the Perot Museum who described the observatory as one of the most spectacular land- and skyscapes in the world “I am still thinking of the night sky above LCO.” In addition to Silver Chief Development Officer Katherine Stenesen and select members of their teams made the journey from Dallas to Chile The Las Campanas Observatory and the telescopes housed on the property are among the crown jewels of Carnegie Science’s historic campuses and instruments Dozens of staff operate and maintain the telescopes and facility enabling astronomers from around the world to make use of the imaging and data collected from each machine the telescope operators demonstrated how each telescope functions they often think of the tube-and-tripod models that are popular with amateur astronomers,” said Mulchaey “But the telescopes our scientists observe on—the ones that allow us to reach much deeper into space—are larger by many magnitudes and require significant expertise to operate It’s always a thrilling experience to introduce someone to our telescopes and see their eyes light up at the immense size and power they represent I’m thrilled we got to share this opportunity with our friends at the Perot Museum as a thank-you for their partnership and a commitment to our plans for future collaborations.” Art Museum and Botanical Gardens to The Simons Foundation’s Math for America D.C. have long been central to Carnegie Science’s commitment to community engagement And though Carnegie Science’s partnership with the Perot Museum is comparatively new the close collaboration during the Great North American Eclipse last spring reached tens of thousands of people in North Texas representing the largest single engagement event in Carnegie Science’s history Capitalizing on both the museum’s location in the path of totality and the deep bench of astronomical expertise within Carnegie’s scientific staff 29 Carnegie Science astronomers joined Perot Museum employees and volunteers to visit more than 40 schools and upwards of 15,000 students in the week preceding the eclipse Carnegie astronomers were on hand at the museum as well as a number of other neighboring parks and facilities safely guiding thousands through safely viewing the celestial phenomenon experiencing the eclipse was a once-in-a-lifetime occasion and an extraordinarily special opportunity to engage with science in their hometown including Edwin Hubble’s famed “VAR!” plate captured on the 100-inch Hooker Telescope at Carnegie’s Mount Wilson Observatory in 1923 and an image from the MeerKAT radio telescope The exhibition was presented as part of the Getty Foundation’s PST ART: Art & Science Collide initiative and features contributions from more than 40 institutions the trip coincided with Carnegie Science’s 123rd birthday and inaugural Carnegie Science Day Kitchen staff at the observatory prepared a wide range of traditional Chilean desserts to celebrate the occasion which was completed with a rousing chorus of Happy Birthday Carnegie Science looks forward to continually building our community engagement efforts through our next 123 years Looking for something out of the ordinary to do this spring break What about playing in a glowing world of color and light Or putting on a lab coat and doing an experiment You and the kids can do all these things and more at the Perot Museum of Nature and Science in Dallas with activities both inside and outside the museum You can soak up the sun and the kids can play leapfrog on the museum's giant green frogs There’s no food or drink allowed in the museum but you can purchase snacks on the plaza before you head inside There's even a kid-friendly drink station with toppings like gummy bears and Pop Rocks; and adults can enjoy the spring weather on the plaza while sipping on beverages like beer You can also head inside to the Museum Café where there are additional food options explore the permanent exhibit halls where you can view ancient dinosaur bones fossils and precious gems; take an expanded look at our solar system and do a little stargazing You can even race a dinosaur at the Sports Hall downstairs Head down to the lower level and check out the Glow Lab exhibit illuminated space filled with modular inflatable units so that means there are STEM activities galore Science on Stage features two live science demonstrations from Perot educators kids discover how the different sciences come together to design modern-day spacesuits they'll see firsthand how matter changes when we add and remove extreme amounts of heat And no day of science is complete without hands-on activities kids can grab a lab coat and perform experiments such as the exploration of how sound travels through our bodies a creative space where kids can create and enjoy art Details: March 7- 23 daily at the Perot Museum of Nature and Science Tickets must be purchased in advance online Here are five more ways to celebrate spring break in North Texas. Also, make sure to check out the Go See DFW calendar for even more activities for spring break The Go See DFW calendar is a partnership between KERA and The Dallas Morning News Arts Access is an arts journalism collaboration powered by The Dallas Morning News and KERA This community-funded journalism initiative is funded by the Better Together Fund Jennifer & Peter Altabef and The Meadows Foundation The News and KERA retain full editorial control of Arts Access’ journalism Connecting decision makers to a dynamic network of information Bloomberg quickly and accurately delivers business and financial information Sign In Register This exhibition might just change your mind the Perot Museum of Nature and Science invites visitors to step into the secret lives of bugs — and discover how these tiny creatures are shaping big ideas Bug Lab invites guests to think like a bug move like a bug and — possibly — appreciate bugs for more than just their ability to crash picnics Developed by New Zealand’s national museum Te Papa in partnership with Wētā Workshop the creative force behind The Lord of the Rings the exhibition transforms six-legged creatures into unlikely role models From dragonflies with precision flight to the lightning-fast reflexes of mantises visitors will encounter the strange and genius mechanics of the insect world even brain surgery — insects offer us a template for technology and innovation,” said Dr wonder and interactive learning that aligns with our mission to inspire minds through nature and science.” every visitor is invited to explore how bugs survive adapt and — surprisingly — inspire human breakthroughs in engineering Bug Lab was built with input from leading entomologists and exhibition designers Its creators say the goal is not just to inform but to reshape how people think about insects cinematic and immersive — and one that will teach its human visitors as much about themselves as it does about bugs,” said Drex Owusu chief learning officer at the Perot Museum brings the same level of detail to the models on display making it clear that this isn’t your average science exhibit Supported in part by Visit Dallas and the city of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture Bug Lab offers a rare mix of entertainment and education — where dragonfly wings beetle armor and bug brains meet human curiosity and scientific progress To avoid long lines or sellouts, advance purchase is encouraged at perotmuseum.org Don't miss anything Local. Sign up for our free newsletter More Partner Content > © 2025 Local Profile is a registered trademark of Community Profile LLC Metrics details The Vernier effect is often utilized to boost the sensing ability of optical fiber sensors theoretical model of cascaded Fabry-Perot interferometer (FPI) with thin film based on Vernier effect is established thin film cavity and mixed cavity of air-thin film are analyzed qualitatively although sensitivity from mixed cavity of air-thin film is amplified the value is equal to the sensitivity of sing thin film cavity Experimental verification is carried out by an example of thin film named polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) polymer a new FPI constructed by air cavity from a hollow-core fiber and air-PDMS mixed cavity is proposed and demonstrated In order to facilitate the generation of the Vernier effect the length of the PDMS cavity is intentionally designed shorter than the air cavity making the free spectral range of the air-PDMS cavity and air cavity is approximately equal The temperature change makes the refractive index and thermal expansion of PDMS change while gas pressure change results in elastic deformation of PDMS The Vernier envelope wavelength shifts with the temperature and gas pressure change The proposed FPI features high temperature and gas pressure sensitivities of 3.07 nm/℃ and a high magnification factor of 17 when the lengths of HCF and PDMS are 82.5 and 3.7 μm The experimental results show that the temperature and pressure sensitivities of the cascaded FPI’s envelope spectra are equal to the sensitivity of a single thin film microcavity and the theoretical calculation is in good agreement with the experimental verification The theoretical model is also applicable to thin film prepared by other polymer materials which is a good choice in the field of optical fiber sensing However the equipment used in femtosecond laser-induced two-photon polymerization technology is very expensive a cascaded FPI with the Vernier effect by welding the single-mode fiber (SMF) and hollow core fiber (HCF) partially filled with PDMS is proposed and experimentally investigated for temperature and gas pressure sensing the optical path length of the air cavity is closer to that of the air-PDMS mixed cavity thereby generating the Vernier effect and greatly improving the sensitivity Temperature change increases the length of air-PDMS mixed cavity and also makes the length of air cavity reduce The four samples are designed and fabricated for experimental research on temperature and gas pressure detection the proposed FPI with 3.7 μm ultra-thin PDMS film and 82.5 μm HCF has the highest temperature and gas pressure responses with value of 3.07 nm/℃ and the sensitivity is magnified by 17 times A theoretical model with universal applicability to cascaded FPI with thin film based on Vernier effect is established The theoretical calculation of sensitivity still applies when replaced with other thin film materials which will be instructive for the design of sensors in the future (a) Sensor structure of designed hybrid FPI; (b–e) Microscopic images of four hybrid FPIs (Samples A-D) with PDMS microcavity; (e) Microscopic images of HCF’s cross-section Reflection spectra of fabricated four cascaded FPIs with thin film based on Vernier effect at 30℃: (a) Sample A; (b) Sample B; (c) Sample C; (d) Sample D SFS based on FFT by the method of LWR using data in Fig. 2 as inputs: (a) Sample A; (b) Sample B; (c) Sample C; (d) Sample D The simulated results of temperature from 30 ℃ to 40 ℃:(a–c) Wavelength shifts of air-PDMS cavity PDMS cavity and envelope spectra; (d) The temperature sensitivities of PDMS cavity and envelope spectra The experimental system for temperature test Reflection spectra at the temperature range of 30–80 ℃: (a) Sample A; (b) Sample D; The relationship between temperature and wavelength shifts for four samples: (c) Heating process; (d) Cooling process The intensity variation of the lower envelope at a temperature range of 30 –80 ℃: (a) Sample A; (b) Sample D; (c) The average temperature sensitivities from intensity variation during the heating process; (d) The average temperature sensitivities from intensity variation during the cooling process The experimental setup of gas pressure monitoring, including a BBS, OSA, circulator, pressure pump (ConST-162), gas chamber, and the designed sensing probe. Spectral response of hybrid FPI at a range of 0-1.1 MPa: (a) Sample A; (b) Sample D; (c) Summarized gas pressure sensitivities of four samples when gas pressure increases from 0 to 1.1 MPa; (d) Summarized gas pressure sensitivity of four samples during the process of gas pressure drop Stability test of sample D: (a) Monitoring wavelength deviations of the envelope at 40℃ 80℃ within 450 min; (b) Monitoring wavelength deviations of the envelope at 0.1 MPa the designed FPI presented in this work has much higher temperature and gas pressure sensitivities than other sensor structures because of the ultra-thin PDMS film thickness and sensitivity amplification effect by employing the Vernier effect a novel FPI structure with thin film based on the Vernier effect formed by cascading the SMF The OPL of the PDMS microcavity is much smaller than that of the air cavity due to the fact that the length of the PDMS microcavity is much smaller than the length of the air cavity the Vernier effect was obtained via engineering the OPLs between the air cavity and the air-PDMS mixed cavity temperature and gas pressure measurements have been achieved by utilizing the material properties of the PDMS By choosing the ultra-thin PDMS film with a thickness of 3.7 μm and 82.5 μm HCF the sensor has high temperature and gas pressure responses with value of 3.07 nm/℃ and 23.07 nm/MPa and corresponding M is 17 The sensitivity of the cascaded FPI with thin film based on Vernier effect depends on the sensitivity of the individual thin film cavities the proposed sensors feature the virtues of simple fabrication Detailed preparation process of sensor probe SEM images: (a) The fabricated sensor probe; (b) Morphology and topographical details of the PDMS microcavity The datasets used and/or analysed during the current study available from the corresponding author on reasonable request Plug-in label-free optical fiber DNA hybridization sensor based on C-type fiber Vernier effect Compact highly sensitive 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up for the Nature Briefing newsletter — what matters in science By Sasha RichieBreaking business reporter Those gliders were more or less disposable and landed with a controlled crash But Aerolane envisions a future wherein existing planes use a comprehensive tow system to land itself and an engineless glider ― the Aerocart ― in service of cheaper air freight with greater capacity Perot Field is the result of a partnership between real estate development firm Hillwood, now owned by Ross Perot Jr. senior vice president of aviation business development for Hillwood said in a statement that it expects the company “can scale and commercialize logistics innovation in one of the world’s most unique multimodal transportation environments.” With three generations of Aerocart prototypes and hundreds of test flight hours in Texas and Florida under its belt the startup will take to Perot Field as it pursues the FAA’s Supplemental Type Certificate and the launch of its first Aerocart system for commercial use later this year At Perot Field, Aerolane will be able to tap into the resources and supply chain capabilities of AllianceTexas’ Mobility Innovation Zone where companies are testing unmanned aerial systems and autonomous vehicles and freight “We are excited to locate our flight operations headquarters at AllianceTexas,” said Todd Graetz “It is a great privilege to operate in one of the nation’s most critical intermodal cargo hubs.” Join the conversation Thank you for reading. 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Connecting decision makers to a dynamic network of information, people and ideas, Bloomberg quickly and accurately delivers business and financial information, news and insight around the world a billionaire Texas real estate developer and longtime Republican donor said President Donald Trump’s tariff threats are emerging as a “big concern” and forcing business leaders to think twice before approving investments This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page The expansion will nearly double the size of the Moody Family Children’s Museum growing from 6,259 square feet to nearly 11,000 square feet (Rendering courtesy Perot Museum of Nature and Science) Karen joined Community Impact as a full time features reporter in December 2023 after working as a freelance reporter since 2011 she enjoys checking out local wineries with her husband and going on family vacations The Perot will overhaul the Moody Family Children’s Museum transforming the space to engage kids up to age 7 in science “We’re diverting from a more traditional, old-fashioned sense of a children’s museum and really focusing on curiosity, inquisitiveness and all the basics you need to have in the long term” for a career in STEM or for being a “scientifically literate person,” Linda Silver told The Dallas Morning News in an exclusive interview this week Over the next several months, the Perot will almost double the size of its children’s museum from 6,259 square feet to over 11,000 square feet. The pint-size farmers market, terrariums, dinosaur dig and other hands-on stations will be replaced by interactive learning kiosks designed with the help of educational psychologists. Sections of the museum will be organized around themes such as exploration and wonder, said Drex Owusu Maker labs — or makeries, as Owusu called them — will allow children to build small-scale objects with Legos. These can include anything from flowers and rockets to imaginative space creatures. Children can digitize their creations at nearby “transformation stations” using a touch screen computer powered with artificial intelligence. “The motivation here is that we’re trying to help them understand that they have control over what the machine interprets,” Owusu said. “If it’s a creature, it’s useful to give it eyes, and if it’s not, it might not be useful. We want kids to discover that there’s no such thing as failing in this space.” Next to the transformation stations, a touch-enabled “imaginarium” will allow children to engage with different natural environments, such as an underwater scene where they can search for the manta ray hidden somewhere on the floor. An enlarged outdoor space will feature a programmable waterfall where children can draw an object digitally and render it in water drops. The space also will include natural play elements that encourage hands-on exploration. “We are here to teach kids about science, but this experience isn’t necessarily about knowledge transfer,” Owusu said. “It’s really about building around imagination and that agency and joy in finding out I can do a thing myself.” The Perot Museum has partnered with two Dutch design companies, NorthernLight and Bruns, which have built education exhibits for museums and public spaces in several countries. The Moody Family Children’s Museum will be NorthernLight’s first U.S. project. The expansion is slated to begin in December with renovations to the outdoor space. The indoor work will start in mid-January, when the children’s museum will close and some exhibits will be moved elsewhere in the Perot. The project is expected to be finished by Memorial Day. The total cost is estimated at $8.5 million, which will be raised from private sources, said Kate Okiomah, a museum spokeswoman. The Perot has received strong donor support and expects a successful fundraising effort, she said. Silver and Owusu hope the revamped museum will foster an interest in science and the natural world and strengthen the Perot’s impact and ties in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. “One of the really important things about the Perot Museum is that you don’t outgrow us,” Silver said, “and that we can be something to everyone at some point of their life.” Miriam Fauzia is a science reporting fellow at The Dallas Morning News. Her fellowship is supported by the University of Texas at Dallas. The News makes all editorial decisions. Wilson County commissioners voted to deny a land use plan amendment and rezone request needed to build a large industrial park presented by a Texas-based company Monday night before a standing-room only crowd that was mostly against the development Hillwood, a company connected to the Ross Perot family, presented conceptual plans to develop 10.35 million square feet of industrial style office, warehouse and light manufacturing space on about 1,380 acres near Linwood and Bluebird Roads just off Interstate 40 in eastern Wilson County The county commission voted 17-8 to deny the land use plan amendment and rezone some of the attendees Monday wore t-shirts that said "No Industrial Park." The development plan has been called Bluebird Business Park Roughly 60 people spoke to commissioners during the public hearing portion of the meeting The majority of speakers were against the development The county commission's vote came about six months after Wilson County planning commissioners voted against a rezone and land use plan amendment in June Many nearby residents around the property where the development is planned arrived at the June meeting at the Wilson County Courthouse in a tractor protest Hillwood was allowed to appeal the June denial to the Wilson County Commission Lowery was quick to remind commissioners of the planning commission's previous denial of the land use plan amendment and rezone request "This is solid ruling from your planning commission and something you should follow," Lowery said Hillwood's right to appeal to the county commission did not allow for any major changes to the development plan Significant changes would have to come through a new plan submission Hillwood has advocated for the mixed-use business park by saying it will provide millions – and even billions – of dollars in economic impact and commitments to provide some direct benefits to the community Hillwood representatives told county commissioners that community feedback was incorporated into the plan and that many concerns were being addressed in the plan Hillwood Development Director Paul Reinke raised four main merits to the industrial park plan Providing a convenience store and gas station for the community.An extension to public water for some that don't presently have that service.Thousands of jobs.A collaboration with the University of Tennessee Cumberland University and Future Farmers of America to use 352 acres of property to promote the agricultural future of the county.But residents have continued to campaign against the project since June's planning commission meeting continued loss of farmland and an overall loss of the agricultural character of the area Several also felt the number of water residents who would benefit from extended water wasn't enough to warrant the project the property had a Planned Unit Development overlay for a Dell Webb branded housing community that has since expired The uncertainty of a different development plan being brought to the area was also discussed if Bluebird Business Park was voted down One Hillwood representative told commissioners that the land considered for the business park represented more than 150 investors The development site chosen for the Hillwood project spans two commission districts – one is represented by Chris Dowell; the other by Terry Scruggs saying his constituents were overwhelmingly against it Scruggs told commissioners he was voting yes based on the opportunity to extend water lines Reach Andy Humbles at ahumbles@tennessean.com and on X The Fort Worth City Council approved two agreements during the March 25 meeting that were connected to Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport The Perot Museum of Nature and Science recently unveiled plans for a significant transformation of the Moody Family Children’s Museum nearly doubling one of its most beloved spaces for families and children.  Grounded in cutting-edge early education research the reimagined children’s museum will offer interactive exhibits and experiences designed to spark creativity inspire curiosity and develop critical thinking skills The expansion will strengthen the Museum's reputation as the region's leading children’s museum extending its programming to serve children up to age 7 and providing enriching experiences for toddlers through early elementary students.  “We believe in the power of exploration and discovery especially in the formative years,” Chief Learning Officer Drex Owusu said “This expansion increases the way we give kids agency to learn The reimagined Moody Family Children’s Museum will ignite the imagination of every child through the awe and wonder of nature and science.” The Moody Family Children’s Museum expansion will increase its sizet from 6,259 square feet to almost 11,000 square feet allowing for an even greater impact on young learners.  the Perot Museum selected the globally acclaimed firms NorthernLight and Bruns as the design-build contractors for the project Renowned for their expertise in creating interactive early-education exhibits for museums and public spaces this marks NorthernLight's first project in the United States “The redesign continues the Perot Museum’s founding vision to deliver cutting-edge science education to children and families in our community,” Perot Museum CEO Dr. Linda Silver said in an official statement we have been inspired by the children and families who have grown with us The renovation to the Moody Family Children’s Museum ensures our visitors will never outgrow the Perot.” The current children’s museum will temporarily close in early January 2025 to undergo renovations popular activities from the existing children’s museum will be relocated and available starting mid-January 2025 visitors can explore a variety of engaging exhibits at the Perot Museum The reimagined children’s museum will prepare to reopen in May 2025 More than 2,000 supporters showed up for the First Journey Around the Sun gala, the one-year anniversary bash for the Perot Museum of Nature and Science. With more than 1.4 million visitors in its first year plus myriad innovative and exciting exhibits the Perot definitely had a lot to celebrate The evening began with an elegant pre-party sponsored by Highland Capital Management which included thrilling and chilling ice sculptors and Nancy and Randy Best — enjoyed Ketel One vodka cocktails with fellow museum-goers in anticipation of the main event Honorary chair Lyda Hill then welcomed party patrons into the main gala entertaining area laser light dancers and dishes by Wolfgang Puck Catering awaited And what would a party be without DJ Lucy Wrubel,who is the only logical choice for spinning tunes on a journey around the sun guests grabbed Sprinkles cupcakes and made one last toast to the Perot Museum which inspires minds through nature and science The gala helped to fund onsite and outreach programs for pre-K through 12th grade as well as provide financial assistance so students can visit the museum regardless of their school's ability to pay from gorgeous weather to The Masters golf tournament All that and more found its way onto chic chapeaus and sky-high hats at Mad Hatter's 2025 themed "Celebrating Spring in the South." The epic fundraising luncheon sponsored by the Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum assists with the development and Women's Council president Therese Rourk welcomed fashionably dressed guests to Ginsburg Plaza at the Dallas Arboretum on April 17 Kristyn Potter (@acaeventdesigns) captured the flirty while a lively and talented trio comprised of students from Lake Highlands High School Jazz Ensemble kept spirits high The Mad Hatter's extensive silent auction drew plenty of interest Those interested in competing for blue ribbons paraded their expertly crafted millinery before judges Amanda Shufeldt before the jazz trio led a vibrant second line into Rosine Hall for the fashion show The Taste of the Masters group.Photo by ASHGPHOTO Presented by NorthPark Center and produced by Jan Strimple with NBC 5 anchor Laura Harris serving as emcee the fresh fashions were as light as a spring breeze with beauty by Glossier and jewelry from Eiseman Jewels The hat winners then got their own turn on the runway: Emcee — and self-proclaimed Georgia peach —Laura Harris.Photo by ASHGPHOTO Guests were then invited to sit down to a lovely lunch of chilled avocado soup and mixed greens topped with sous-vide chicken all drizzled with peach-hot honey dressing A Bananas Foster tart proved a sweet ending to a positively enchanting day at the Dallas Arboretum 2024) – Promising an evening of exhilarating exploration the Perot Museum of Nature and Science’s annual fundraising fête – Night at the Museum – returns Saturday An evening filled with astonishing surprises will celebrate an extraordinary year at the Perot Museum that featured the once-in-a-lifetime Great North American Eclipse The event supports the Museum’s bold vision to become even more welcoming inspiring–and ultimately more impactful–by connecting the greater Dallas area to the ceaseless wonders of nature and science specialist in Pediatric Emergency Medicine and long-serving Museum board member will serve as Night at the Museum chair with her husband The Perot Museum’s proactive role in safely preparing North Texas for the enthralling experience of last April’s total eclipse sheds light on the invaluable institution’s ability to connect the community to new frontiers of science and space the Museum has inspired more than 1 million minds per year the Perot Museum distributed over 1 million safety-certified eclipse glasses ensuring North Texas students could view the momentous Great North American Eclipse safely Years of planning for the eclipse is just one example of how the Perot Museum builds on its success to expand both its reach and impact Perot Museum leadership plans to introduce new initiatives aimed at strengthening community ties through broadening its digital engagement and expanding outdoor exhibits and visitor experiences “This year has been in every way an unforgettable game changer,” said Dr “The Perot Museum marshaled unparalleled resources to deploy educators and equipment many miles beyond the museum walls in an  unprecedented effort to spark curiosity in STEM As we build on the momentum of collaboration and innovation demonstrated in the sweeping effort to illuminate and share the sheer awesomeness of the total eclipse and serving our community in the future through our largest fundraiser of the year.” Longtime Perot Museum supporters and honorary event chairs last year Santiago Jorba and Elizabeth and Kevin Phillips proudly announced $2 million was raised during the lead-up to the total eclipse This year’s Night at the Museum will allow the Perot Museum to amplify its impact by supporting educational programs and offering scholarships and financial aid to ensure it remains a welcoming and inclusive space for all “The funds raised from this year’s Night at the Museum will empower the Perot Museum to expand our impact across the city strengthening our community bonds for the future,” said Dr “We’re setting ambitious goals to engage more children and educators in STEM-learning experiences nurturing North Texas’ reputation as a leader in cultivating a talented and diverse STEM workforce.” “Accelerating the impact of STEM learning and making it more accessible for all youth is a commitment we take seriously,” said Mr “Our goal is to reach every community throughout North Texas sparking a lifelong passion for scientific discovery.” Night at the Museum promises a unique experience and delightful culinary creations from Wolfgang Puck Catering The annual fundraiser is an opportunity for guests to immerse themselves in the wonders of the Perot Museum and experience an evening showcasing the magic of science and the spirit of community This year’s gala kicks off with an invitation-only VIP pre-party at 6:30 p.m All Museum floors will be open with special activities inside the Bio Lab A new aircraft rescue firefighting vehicle will be coming Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport after city council approved the purchase during the Dec AVX Aircraft Company's new headquarters includes 14,000-square-feet of office space and 7,000-square-feet of prototyping and testing space Gridiron Air's Boeing 777-200ERs offer spacious cabin configurations and over 125,000 pounds of cargo capacity Residents of rural area eastern Wilson County near Interstate 40 are bracing for a potentially huge industrial park now that requests to amend the land use plan and a formal property rezoning have now been submitted Conceptual plans connected to Texas-based Hillwood, a company tied to the Ross Perot family, have been submitted and show 10.35 million square feet of industrial style office warehousing and light manufacturing space if the rezone and land use plan amendments are ultimately approved Wilson County Planning Director Tom Brashear said A retail mix at the northwest corner of the grounds is also proposed with remaining areas to include maintaining agricultural uses or a conservation easement on the proposed master plan The total site adds up to a little more than 1,380 acres One rendering includes the name Legacy Park though it's not clear if that is being used for the development plan Many area residents and landowners have opposed the development plan after Hillwood representatives met with the community about several months ago at Crossroads Fellowship Church to answer questions Efforts to reach a Hillwood representative for comment were unsuccessful The portion of land listed as Area A included one building at 1.2 million square feet one at 900,000 square feet and one at 800,000 thousand square feet There was also a 550,000-square-foot building and three 300,000-square-foot buildings About 475 signatures were gained by lobbying against the industrial park development's rezone and plan as of several weeks ago It's an “undefiled area,” Miller said of the land said the topic had been discussed often among community members “I would say 90-95% are a solid no,” he said of the public consensus Area residents recently held another community meeting for informational purposes “We’re preparing to fight it,” landowner Perry Neal said after the rezoning and land use plan amendment requests had been submitted “We don’t feel it’s appropriate for this community and could be very detrimental There are still a lot of larger farms out here that are still not developed In 10 years we may have something like (Interstate) 840." The site encompasses two commission districts – one represented by Commissioner Chris Dowell and the other by Commissioner Terry Scruggs “People in Tuckers Crossroads do not want an industrial park,” Dowell said of the feedback he'd gotten so far from his constituents Efforts to reach Scruggs were unsuccessful The land use plan amendment and rezone requests are scheduled to be heard by the Wilson County Planning Commission at 10 a.m The planning commission will make a recommendation the requests will then proceed to the Wilson County Commission for final approval If the planning commission recommends denial the applicants can determine whether they will still move forward and seek approval from the county commission while adhering to certain protocols according to procedures outlined in the Wilson County planning process Reach Andy Humbles at ahumbles@tennessean.com or 615-726-5939 and on X the Perot Museum of Nature and Science was a magical place for me I took a picture on the back of one of the giant plastic frogs near the entrance I still find myself fascinated by the exhibits at the Perot Museum As visitors take the musical staircase down to the lower level they will see the Lamar Hunt Family Sports Hall play a variety of sports in a simulation and learn about diet and exercise This exhibit is suitable for people of all ages who are interested in sports and overall physical well-being Another exhibit that engages people of all ages is the Being Human Hall on the second floor This exhibit teaches visitors what makes them unique as a human This exhibit offers a selfie station where you can make a wire replica of your face a machine you can use to test your grip strength and even features displays of human body parts I found it insightful to learn about how our bodies function as humans and what makes us unique my favorite exhibit was the Rose Hall of Birds exhibit on the upper level of the fourth floor An interactive exhibit where visitors can create their own birds participants can choose the features they want their bird to have while learning what biological advantages those features have I still loved this exhibit just as much as I did when I was a kid visitors can stop by the gift shop where a variety of novelty goods are for sale The museum sells everything from astronaut ice cream to crystals have fond memories of the Perot Museum as kids the muse- um can still be an engaging environment for older audiences The museum often offers limited time experiences at the Jan and Trevor Rees-Jones Exhibition Hall on the ground floor so there is always something new to discover nonprofit organization committed to showcasing local Coppell talent has marked a significant achievement with the successful.. and ethical practices are more likely to attract and retain Gen Z talent By Elizabeth De SantiagoJournaliZm The Dallas Theater Center production of “The Little Mermaid” is a bubbly fun adventure for the whole family to enjoy.. By Elizabeth De SantiagoJournaliZm The world watches in amazement as athletes from their respective countries compete in France The fast-talking Texan received 19% of the vote nationally Email notifications are only sent once a day Independent presidential candidate Robert F the heady sense of a 70-year-old newcomer on the rise Not since Ross Perot in 1992 has a third-party candidate helped determine the outcome of a presidential election Democrat Bill Clinton easily unseated Bush Revisionists might claim Green Party candidate Ralph Nader spoiled the 2000 election for Democrat Al Gore Nader received 1.6% of the vote in Florida But Florida and all its hanging chads would not have mattered if Gore had been a good enough candidate to win his home state of Tennessee and its 11 electoral votes No third-party candidate has won a state since segregationist George Wallace in 1968 Wallace carried five Southern states including Alabama where as governor he’d stood in a schoolhouse door in Tuscaloosa to show his distaste for the federal government enabling Black students to enroll at a state university Wallace knew he couldn’t win the presidency If he’d carried eight Southern states instead of five neither Republican Richard Nixon nor Democrat Hubert Humphrey would have had enough electoral votes to win The presidential election would have been thrown into the House of Representatives and an Alabamian who once said “segregation forever” would have wielded his influence with good ol’ boys An assassin crippled Wallace during his 1972 campaign for president Wallace had reverted to being a Democrat by then after federal legislation knocked down several barriers to Black people being able to vote Third-party candidates continued to pop up Congressman John Anderson of Illinois received ample media attention during his 1980 presidential campaign as an independent Republican Ronald Reagan carried 44 states as he ousted Democratic President Jimmy Carter New Mexico had its own third-party candidate in 2012 and 2016 a Republican during his two terms as New Mexico’s governor bolted to the Libertarian Party for a chance to be heard as a presidential candidate Johnson didn’t come close to winning any state but he received 9% of the vote in New Mexico in 2016 That was enough to qualify moribund Libertarians as one of the state’s major parties he won’t approach Johnson’s level of support A challenge for Kennedy is collecting at least 3,562 valid signatures by New Mexico’s June 27 filing deadline for independents He faces similar requirements to qualify for the ballot in many other states Third-party candidates tend to poll respectably in the months before the general election Voters who liked what Wallace or Perot or Johnson had to say in summertime decided to back someone who could win in the fall Though Kennedy hails from a famous political family his prospects are no better than his predecessors as third-party candidates And they are a good deal worse than Perot’s who in 1992 received 19% of the vote nationally Can anyone outside Kennedy’s inner circle imagine him doing half as well Zealots who oppose vaccinations will rally to the side of Kennedy Voters who were fond of his late father and uncles might want to help him But Democrats know President Joe Biden is the only one who can stop a return to power by Republican Donald Trump Kennedy would have been buried in a free-for-all of candidates seeking the Democratic nomination Kennedy’s path to the presidential ballot was easier as an independent he might spoil a state or two for Trump or Biden Ringside Seat is an opinion column about people, politics and news. Contact Milan Simonich at msimonich@sfnewmexican.com or 505-986-3080 Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Receive a list of headlines from the latest edition of The New Mexican in your inbox every morning get a preview of The New Mexican's big Sunday stories and review highlights from the week Stay informed of the latest local news by receiving emails as soon as news is posted online Stay up to date with news from the Capitol during the legislative session and follow New Mexico politics throughout the year A guide to outdoors opportunities and profiles on peoples' connections with places Keep up with what's going on in the local business scene Receive the latest episode of "Conversations Different" in your inbox every Tuesday.  Taking the temperature of New Mexico's environmental issues local prep sports and more every Wednesday Contests and special offers from The Santa Fe New Mexican and advertising partners Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account Wilson County planning commissioners recommended denial Friday for requests connected to a huge industrial park development in a rural part of eastern Wilson County after residents staged a tractor parade protest and showed up in force to speak against the measure during their meeting Texas-based Hillwood can still seek approval for the project by appealing to the full Wilson County county commission within 10 days Hillwood representatives did not comment on future plans and whether they intended to move forward on Friday The planning commission's first vote was 8-2 to recommend denial of a land use plan amendment for the area referred to as part of the Tuckers Crossroads community Conceptual plans show 10.35 million square feet of industrial style office The approximate 1,380-acre location is near Linwood and Bluebird Roads just off Interstate 40 The planning commission also voted unanimously against a rezone request for the property after more than three hours of debate that included about 40 speakers during the public comments portion of the meeting Roughly 30 landowners near the area of the development went to the Wilson County Courthouse on tractors in a protest convoy through Lebanon "If Hillwood decides to take this to the county commission I hope this sends a message to them," said Perry Neal an area landowner who lives near the proposed site and participated in the convoy of about 30-35 tractors Hillwood representatives said the project could bring 3,400 direct jobs over 15 years and more than 6,400 direct and indirect jobs combined Representatives also said the project could bring more than $138 million in local taxes More than $3 million in new property tax revenues was also projected by Hillwood representatives The project also presented an extension of public water totaling approximately seven miles to a number of homeowners that currently don't have that service Several nearby landowners did speak in favor of the development in order to bring water to their properties A convenience store and gas station and protecting 352 acres as agricultural property through zoning and easements are also part of the plan But the majority of residents attending the meeting were against the plan but speakers opposing the plan were unified in a desire to keep the agricultural feel of the community even with the possibility that by voting down Hillwood's project it could leave the land open to a residential development and more residents "It was exactly what I was hoping for," said resident Michael Swope after the vote The location encompasses two commission districts – one represented by Commissioner Chris Dowell and the other by Commissioner Terry Scruggs Dowell has said his constituents overwhelmingly do not want the industrial park plan Dowell spoke at the meeting and said he would "stand with" the majority in his district who were against the industrial park but urged the community to "pull back together." Scruggs also spoke and said he had feedback from those for and against the project but he sided with those who needed public water The portion of land listed as Area A includes one building at 1.2 million square feet one at 900,000 square feet and one at 800,000 square feet The following is an edited transcript of remarks delivered by Kathy Crow and Ross Perot, Jr. at the 2024 Hamilton Award Dinner I want to thank all supporters and friends of Manhattan Institute for being here tonight My name is Kathy Crow and I'm a Texan and a proud member of the Board of the Manhattan Institute I want to begin tonight against the backdrop of a historical anecdote A European diplomat visited President Lincoln at the White House during the Civil War astonished to find Lincoln polishing his own boots a man of your status would never shine his own shoes." Lincoln thought about it for a minute and replied whose shoes would he shine?" Lincoln highlights the fact that there are those who fail to improve the world because they neglect the importance of serving others and an instinct towards service and patriotism are the hallmarks of consequential success and real leadership a man whose journey exemplifies the transformative power of service and patriotism After nearly a decade serving his country as a pilot in the U.S Ross returned home to Dallas to take a sleepy corner of his family's business and build it into a global force in the commercial and residential industry young man” attitude and knack for leveraging opportunity and building alliances and out-suffer the competition has afforded him monumental business success Ross always understood that true success transcends mere financial gain and he has made a lifetime of extraordinary and substantive commitments to things that really matter—a multiplicity of institution-shaping contributions of his time It is through these endeavors that Ross has become a national leader and political institutions that nourish and fortify our cities and country but a far less feisty and circumspect version That he is a chip off the old block is something Ross is rightfully proud of but all should know that he is not his father's emissary An unorthodox thinker and seemingly invincible in business Ross forged his own paths and tenaciously found great success in business endeavors of his own choosing You can tell a lot about a family by the kinds of projects they do together Some families build tree houses; the Perot family builds cities not only on development and infrastructure but also on the institutions and relationships that make all communities work you can see the Perot family name on a lot of important things The Perots have touched communities all over the country and the world And I can tell you that for every museum or school facility that bears the Perot name there are 500 other quiet acts of philanthropy sustained community-building efforts that don't call attention to themselves Think of the lives that the Perot family has touched over the years All the babies born at Perot Medical Center in Dallas the children of American soldiers who go to college on the Perot family scholarships and the people who have benefited from the neuroscience research supported by the Perot family at UT Southwestern Medical Center as well as the many K–12 schools and higher ed universities that have thrived with their philanthropic support I'm always moved by the fact that Ross is usually joined by his sisters to make these memorable contributions as a family His point is to lift up and celebrate others his commitment to these organizations and institutions goes well beyond his financial support as he dedicates his time and wisdom on their boards and in engaging so many others in their causes The philanthropic impact of Ross and his family has been consequential we often celebrate the good that successful entrepreneurs do when giving away their money but only briefly consider the good that they do while making it The billions of dollars in wealth created for investors the billions paid in salaries and benefits and trips to Disney World paid for from the paychecks provided by businesses like those Ross Perot has built Ross Perot has laid the business foundations upon which many companies and perhaps tens of thousands of people have built their own prosperity When Ross started building Alliance Airport in the 1980s nobody knew there was going to be an Amazon or a digital economy that would rely so heavily on air freight or that FedEx would grow to need this type of huge infrastructure And without Alliance and the many companies and partnerships it attracted to build this logistics hub it would've been difficult or impossible for that digital economy in the U.S Big ideas and clever software laid the foundations for Alliance Airport and the preceding Perot Systems businesses and it's been Ross's commitment to methodically building the foundations and organizational structures of these businesses that have allowed so many others to bloom and thrive with success Alliance Airport is a story worth telling here in Manhattan if you walk out the door here and look one way But look the other way and you'll be facing the Second Avenue Subway It's not fair for a Dallasite to call that out—which has been under construction since Warren G It's untold billions of dollars over budget and who knows when it will finally be finished But do you know how long it took Perot and his team to go from the idea of building an airport in North Texas to completing that airport When we talk about making room for innovation and free enterprise or about supporting government that encourages investment and development rather than acting as an adversary Ross Perot's Alliance Airport has brought thousands of jobs to the north Texas region and contributed billions of dollars to the economy but it has also helped build businesses around the country that might never have been without his investments Ross's dedication to the country is also evident in his wholehearted and committed association with the U.S he has supported the military in many different ways From providing scholarships for military families to being the driving force in building the United States Air Force Memorial in Washington D.C. to working to forge productive relationships between the military and civilian business leaders Military and political leaders seek his advice and counsel and often travel to Dallas It is in his corporate headquarters that he has assembled an astounding collection of historic Americana including the original 19-star flag from the USS Constitution Ross wears his love of America and its democratic ideals its prosperity and freedoms always on his well-starched shirt sleeve And how better to show his love than to fortify what's best in our country to figure out what works and to keep it working in the service of ensuring prosperity and liberty for future generations This is Ross's way of sharing his love of country by demonstrating his deep patriotism by giving enthusiastically and wholeheartedly to the institutions that hold this country together and by dedicating himself to the entrepreneurial investments that celebrate our capitalistic economic system Eliot asks a few questions that are important to all of us here at the Manhattan Institute To make money from each other or because we love each other to say that we live together because we love each other may sound awkwardly delicate but human beings were meant to live in community We find it difficult to live any other way at the root of the philanthropy that makes our city strong Our communities and cities are better with thriving businesses and institutions that great prosperity and generosity make possible Urban life without that love would be unbearable The Manhattan Institute chose to honor Ross Perot Jr tonight because of his love and commitment to the American community and the idea of building great cities Since landing in Dallas nearly 35 years ago and forging a strong relationship and friendship with Ross and his extraordinary wife I have witnessed how Ross lives a life of consequence His vocation and his avocations have all been a testament to the love Ross and his family have for their country and their community and to the gratitude they have for the blessings they have enjoyed blessings that have been multiplied in how they have shared them Harlan and I are proud to call Ross and Sarah our very good friends And I want to say congratulations to Ross Perot Jr for being honored with the Manhattan Institute's Alexander Hamilton Award That was an amazing introduction and to hear Kathy Crow talk about what we've done is quite an honor because I've always looked up to the Crow family for what they've done for our city thank you for your leadership and thank you what you do for Dallas–Fort Worth I've grown up with an amazing parents and sisters And I've been very blessed in almost everything I've wanted to do Everything important I really have done in my life And when I wanted to fly around the world we were dating and she agreed to it and she supported it My mother and father came to Dallas and all their possessions were in the trunk of their car allowed them to grow their business and grow their family And we feel extremely important that we continue to embrace everybody that moves into our city and it's a culture where we're used to people moving in I watched my father build EDS in our living room I'm the oldest of five—I've got four sisters as Kathy mentioned—I watched him build EDS And the night before we went public—Ken Langone's an honoree and Ken took us public that's how long I've known Ken Langone—my father said tomorrow something's going to happen and people are going to talk about our money." And he said It's a tool that you can help other people with." And so I watched that success and we kept that philosophy in our family "What are we going to do if we lose the money?" He said we'll start shining shoes." And so when I was in the military shining shoes I really did take it seriously that that might be my backup job So we built EDS and then we jumped into the real estate business and I watched my father really build start the transformation of Dallas–Fort Worth while Trammell Crow was transforming Dallas–Fort Worth We built the first high-tech campus in north Texas He bought a project out of bankruptcy—which wasn't a bad lesson for a young real-estate developer to watch—and he put the EDS campus there every weekend we check on the project and I said are you ever going to fill these buildings up?" He said the buildings filled up before we even open So I watched my father dream big with a big vision and he went up to North Dallas He bought 2000 acres and he started a project called Legacy who was our attorney at the time and who's helped us on these projects "I want more density than downtown Dallas." And today Legacy is about a hundred thousand feet below downtown Dallas and we established a reputation of working with our public partners And I think what I want to emphasize from a development perspective and from the Manhattan Institute perspective is you have to work with the public partners And public-private partnerships are the key to most of these big projects That airport idea came to us from the Council of Governments in the FAA you own land in North Fort Worth." And I started buying land in North Fort Worth in the eighties and I had a piece of property and I was flying for the Air Force out of Carswell Air Force Base "Would you donate land for an airport?" And so for the public sector to go to the private sector "Would you donate land for an airport," was not normal in most communities you work in "How long's it going to take this airport to build?" They said We got things to do." And so we formed a team And what you find in the public sector is your public partners want to win also "What do you want to do?" And so in effect That's why the airport opened then in the three-year period And the other thing the private sector brings to the public is you have a market perspective And we went out and started talking to the client base And the FAA wanted a little airport to relieve traffic off of DFW because the big airports North Texas are full Carswell Air Force base is full.” So that's why we built the industrial airport Today we have over 27,000 acres around that airport We have 66,000 people who go to work every day And we are now the largest taxpayer within the city of Fort Worth.  If you wanted to recreate Alliance The public sector has now received back over $3 billion in taxes for the billion they invested These are extraordinarily profitable projects for the cities and for the state And so these are the kind of programs that we're able to do with the public And the critical thing we had was public leadership and Bob Bolen's the one that allowed this project to happen Robert Decherd owns the Dallas Morning News You need to do something in Dallas." And so we pulled the team together and we came in and Dallas needed a new arena Then we realized if you're going to be in the arena business So we bought the Dallas Mavericks just to do the arena real-estate deal—and a lot of people couldn't quite figure that out But then that kind of dawned on them that it worked and a phenomenal city manager in John Ware We used presidential level polling to determine what the citizens wanted What they wanted was—we had a part of Dallas that was blighted et cetera—and it was at the front door of Dallas we'll give you the vote." And so we had a very odd election season and what you learn is you pull the whole community through it And we won the vote by less than 1% of the votes That piece of land was worth $16 million on the city tax rolls Right next to this project is where we're now building the new Goldman Sachs their second headquarters called HQ2 coming to Dallas So look at the market that we're in: we develop around the nation and we're in these high growth markets It's the highest growth market that we're in we went from 3 million people to 5 million people Dallas–Fort Worth's supposed to be 33 million people That's what we are building for within our community We will pass Chicago in the next four to five years to be the third-largest region in the country And so when Paul Singer called me and asked me to accept this award no sir." And if you look at what Paul has done for this nation and what he continues to do for the nation Sarah and I were more than honored to learn about the Manhattan Institute and all of a sudden I really could see the genius of what the Manhattan Institute does and how they're focused on building our cities and building prosperity into our cities and some of the great companies and individuals in the nation are now moving into Dallas You've got these men and women coming in and I ask them "Why are you coming?" A lot of it is economic freedom And our state is very focused on economic freedom; it's a very easy state to live in we passed the constitutional amendment to make sure we never have an income tax Then when that wealth tax started to float around we passed a constitutional amendment last summer never to have a wealth tax And so we're really trying to lock down our state for economic freedom and pro-growth You've got to have a governor that is pro-growth Governor Abbott worked for four years on Goldman Sachs Governor Abbott will give his personal cell number to every client that wants to come to the state and he wants to hear from them if they have an issue As I go around the country and develop in other markets this is what happens when you live in a high-growth And that's what our governor does—the tone is set at the top with our governor So I think this face mask—covering your face If you get the right legislation put together Harlan and I will go work on it for you and get it done I'm very optimistic about the future of this nation and we're seeing firemen and policemen moving into our communities from California The activists will harass my wife and my son at home." They come to Texas "I can't believe all the American flags on 4th of July." A major player from Seattle moved in our block and came in Everybody decorates their home for Christmas in Texas." Again I'm glad to be on the Manhattan Institute team and about what you can do in the cities that are losing the business you are the front door for the Pacific of the United States—San Francisco the San Francisco business community turn around But it has been a wonderful honor to be with you tonight I look forward to many more years of being with this great institution Perot was the recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross Copyright © 2025 Manhattan Institute for Policy Research Landowners and residents protested a development plan for a huge industrial park in rural Wilson County area Friday with a tractor parade leading up to a planning commission meeting The tractor convoy included about 30 tractors with signs like "protect our farmland," and "no farms no food." "The tractor is an emblem of agriculture," said Jack Pratt Jr. a landowner near the proposed industrial park site in the eastern portion of the county The plan is connected to Texas-based Hillwood Sometimes you can do that visually more than words." Conceptual plans from Hillwood have shown 10.35 million square feet of industrial style office warehousing and light manufacturing space that would be part of the approximate 1,380-acre proposed site off Interstate 40 near the Linwood Road exit in eastern Wilson County Ward Agricultural Center and made its way to the Lebanon downtown square and ultimately just east to the courthouse on East Main Street where the planning commission was scheduled to meet Friday morning A number of trucks participated in the parade with the tractors and people with signs were also on the side of East Main near the courthouse A decision had not been reached by the planning commission as of press time for this story Friday "It brings visibility that this is truly a farming community coming together on a day we should be bailing hay," said area landowner Michael Swope Both girls were wearing shirts that said "no industrial park." The Wilson County Planning Commission hadn't taken action due to the length of the meeting at deadline for this story The meeting had standing room only in a packed meeting room About 475 signatures were obtained on a petition against the industrial park development's rezone and development plan as of several weeks ago