Year: 2020
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Vanderbilt Career Center launches ‘Picture Your Career,’ a visual thinking workbook
The Vanderbilt Career Center has launched "Picture Your Career," a free workbook available for download. The workbook features visual thinking techniques to help users discover their strengths, develop their vision, design a path forward and deliver their talent. Read MoreJul 22, 2020
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Complete COVID-19 Return to Campus Acknowledgement by Aug. 7
All undergraduate students must complete the COVID-19 Return to Campus Acknowledgment for Undergraduate Students by Friday, Aug. 7. Read MoreJul 22, 2020
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Star party offers virtual tour of Tennessee sky this Friday
Join astronomers in six locations across the state as they focus their telescopes on the night sky and highlight some of the astronomical gems above. Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory will co-host the virtual star party on Friday, July 24, from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. CT. Read MoreJul 21, 2020
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Health Plus Nutrition Corner: Simple meals for busy people
Having a stocked kitchen means being closer to simple, healthy meals. Follow this guide to identify versatile foods and ingredients that enhance your weekly meals. Read MoreJul 21, 2020
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A Healthier You: ‘Quarantine Fatigue’
Watch a video of the "A Healthier You" wellcast featuring Jim Kendall, manager of Work/Life Connections, discussing "Quarantine Fatigue." Read MoreJul 21, 2020
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Vanderbilt, Tennessee Department of Transportation awarded grant from U.S. Department of Transportation to enhance I-24 Smart Corridor development with Artificial Intelligence
Vanderbilt University researchers have been tapped to deploy artificial intelligence techniques to mitigate the frequency of traffic and accidents along the Interstate 24 Smart Corridor, which stretches from Nashville to Murfreesboro. Read MoreJul 21, 2020
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The discovery of a ‘negative regulator’ in the brain alters understanding of brain function and potential treatment of cognitive disorders
Terunaga Nakagawa and the Vanderbilt Brain Institute discover new qualities of GSG1L, responsible for activity in the anterior thalamus. Read MoreJul 21, 2020
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Study points to potential new approach to treating neurodegenerative diseases like glaucoma and Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center have shown for the first time that when one optic nerve in the eye is damaged, as in glaucoma, the opposite optic nerve comes to the rescue by sharing its metabolic energy. Read MoreJul 20, 2020
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Watch: VU, VUMC experts discuss medical aspects of COVID-19 for students and families
Vanderbilt’s world-class medical and public health experts—who are on the front lines of treating the COVID-19 pandemic and searching for a cure—addressed the latest understanding of the virus, best practices and the science behind public health protocols designed to slow the spread, and the university’s plans for testing and contact tracing in a virtual town hall on July 18. Read MoreJul 20, 2020
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Watch: VU, VUMC experts discuss medical aspects of COVID-19 for faculty, staff and postdocs
Vanderbilt’s world-class medical and public health experts—who are on the front lines of treating the COVID-19 pandemic and searching for a cure—addressed the latest understanding of the virus, best practices and the science behind public health protocols designed to slow the spread, and the university’s plans for testing and contact tracing in a virtual town hall on July 18. Read MoreJul 20, 2020
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Important updates on fall semester and return to campus for graduate and professional students
Vanderbilt has finalized many new important actions for the fall semester to prepare our campus and to protect the health and safety of our community as much as possible, writes Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente in a message to graduate and professional students. Read MoreJul 20, 2020
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Important updates on fall semester and return to campus for undergraduates
Vanderbilt has finalized many new important actions for the fall semester to prepare our campus and to protect the health and safety of our community as much as possible, writes Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente in a message to undergraduate students. Read MoreJul 20, 2020
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Important updates on fall semester and return to campus for staff and postdocs
Vanderbilt has finalized many new important actions for the fall semester to prepare our campus and to protect the health and safety of our community as much as possible, write Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente and Vice Chancellor for Administration Eric Kopstain in a message to university staff and postdoctoral scholars. Read MoreJul 20, 2020
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Important updates on fall semester and return to campus for faculty
Vanderbilt has finalized many new important actions for the fall semester to prepare our campus and to protect the health and safety of our community as much as possible, writes Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente in a message to university faculty. Read MoreJul 20, 2020
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4D printed thermite could make welding in space and combat zones easier, safer
A recent mechanical engineering doctoral graduate has created a material for welding in extreme conditions that could minimize equipment needed and operator hazards. Read MoreJul 20, 2020
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Colleagues surprise Vanderbilt Divinity scholar Jack Sasson with special ‘gift’
Emeritus Divinity School professor Jack Sasson was recently surprised with a virtual celebration featuring contributing scholars to a new book honoring his renowned scholarship. Read MoreJul 20, 2020
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VINSE Spotlight Podcast: John Slack–Fuel cells convert chemical energy into electricity
The VINSE Spotlight Podcast interviews researchers associated with the Vanderbilt Institute for Nanoscale Science and Engineering to highlight the depth and breadth of discoveries and innovations related to the institute. Read MoreJul 19, 2020
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Get to know Vanderbilt’s residential faculty: Professor Natasha McClure
As the new academic year approaches, Vanderbilt’s faculty heads of house are revealing some things about themselves in this special portrait series. Get to know Natasha McClure, assistant professor of nursing and faculty head of North House. Read MoreJul 17, 2020
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Get to know Vanderbilt’s residential faculty: Professor Sarah Igo
As the new academic year approaches, Vanderbilt’s faculty heads of house are revealing some things about themselves in this special portrait series. Get to know Sarah Igo, Andrew Jackson Professor of History, director of American Studies in the College of Arts and Science, and faculty head of E. Bronson Ingram College. Read MoreJul 17, 2020
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Get to know Vanderbilt’s residential faculty: Professor Mumin Kurtulus
As the new academic year approaches, Vanderbilt’s faculty heads of house are revealing some things about themselves in this special portrait series. Get to know Mumin Kurtulus, associate professor of operations management and faculty head of Moore College. Read MoreJul 17, 2020