TEDx Talk: “One Size Doesn’t Fit All”

[su_youtube url=”https://youtu.be/B-DF1tWp05c”] One size doesn’t fit all, personalizing medicine” considers the story of gender as an outlier in medical research and a call for change to those sitting at the healthcare table and represented in clinical, instrument and medical research. Dima Elissa shares her story as an outlier and “accidental entrepreneur” and how her experiences […]

Northwestern Master of Science in Law Speaker Series

Northwestern MLS Speaker Series Flier

As part of the MSL Speaker Series, Dima Elissa and Neelum Aggarwal, MD gave a talk on the adverse impacts of gender biases in biomedical research. To see the full story, visit https://sites.northwestern.edu/mslprogram/2017/04/24/msl-speaker-series-dima-elissa-and-neelum-aggarwal/.

White House LGBTQ Tech & Innovation Briefing

Dima Elissa has once again been invited to attend the 3rd annual LGBTQ Tech & Innovation Briefing at the White House August 23rd, 2016. This briefing will bring together innovative and talented LGBT technology leaders to tackle some of the world’s greatest challenges: learning about different issues and breaking out into teams to come up with […]

3D-printed fingerprints could unlock dead man’s phone – Chicago Tribune Blue Sky

Users can use their fingerprint to unlock an iPhone. (Justin Sullivan / Getty Images)

Is it possible to unlock a smartphone with a 3D-printed fingerprint? Michigan police hoping to get into a murder victim’s phone have enlisted Michigan State University computer science and engineering professor Anil Jain’s help. He’s working on replicating the victim’s fingerprints using scans the police had on file from a prior arrest. “We are still working […]

2016 Women Tech Leaders: Dima Elissa, VisMed3D

2016 Women Tech Leaders: Dima Elissa, VisMed3D Dima Elissa, CEO of VisMed 3D, is bringing 3D modeling to healthcare and academic institutions for surgical treatments and training. With a business background and interest in medicine, Elissa is improving the lives and outcomes of patients using 3D replicas and related research. by Jennifer Smith Tapp June […]

Speaking @St. Mary’s ND THRIVE: Engaging Women Conference

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THRIVE: Engaging Women Conference to Be Held May 25, 2016 April 26, 2016 (Notre Dame, IN) — The Women’s Entrepreneurship Initiative (WEI) at Saint Mary’s College is proud to present the 2nd annual “THRIVE: Engaging Women Conference” from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 25 in the Student Center on campus. WEI, 1st […]

BlackInTech :: The Founders Series | vol.4

Black In Tech Panel Event @1871

April 13th, 2016 – BlackInTech :: The Founders Series | vol.4   Presented by TechLaunchParty CHICAGO’S BUSINESS AMPLIFICATION EVENT SERIES FOR (TECH) ENTREPRENEURS OF COLOR WHO IS THE FOUNDERS SERIES (TFS) FOR? “Founders” – Current founders with a revenue generating (tech) business “Starters” – Potential founders, still in product development or idea stage of their […]

Terre Haute North Polaris Awardee

Terre Haute North Vigo High School is proud to announce the establishment of The Polaris Award for Patriots of Purpose. This award has been created in honor of Carl S. Riddle, our original North Star, who through his constant and steadfast leadership established meaningful traditions and guided Patriots to their highest level of excellence. Nominations […]

UIC WISE visits MATTER for 3D Workshop

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Press Release: Chicago, IL — VisMed•3D — MATTER Chicago hosted a workshop for UIC – WISE (Women in Science and Engineering) on March 18, 2016. CEO and Founder of VisMed•3D