Year: 2023
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V150 Conversation: ‘Commemorating Cherokee and Chickasaw Students at Vanderbilt, 1885-1899’
Daniel Sharfstein, the Dick and Martha Lansden Professor of Law and professor of history, will lead a conversation focused on Cherokee and Chickasaw students at Vanderbilt in the 1880s and 1890s, on Thursday, Aug. 31, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Central Library Community Room. The talk complements an exhibit currently on display in the lobby of Central Library. Read MoreAug 15, 2023
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Success Story: From Vanderbilt’s Seeding Success Grant to National Science Foundation recognition
The Seeding Success Grant at Vanderbilt University has helped propel ADVISER, an innovative software platform created by David Hyde, assistant professor of computer science, to earning National Science Foundation funding. ADVISER is designed to democratize access to high-end cloud computing, and the new NSF grant applies it to climate change research. Read MoreAug 15, 2023
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Raheleh Filsoofi receives Tennessee Arts Commission Grant
Raheleh Filsoofi has been awarded a Tennessee Art Commission Grant for her project, “The Resonance of the Lands: Finding Identity and Place in Tennessee Through Clay, Music, and Community.” The program involves mapping and extracting clay from various locations across the city to create 25 clay instruments, taking inspiration from the traditional Middle Eastern clay darbuka. Read MoreAug 14, 2023
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Ten Basic Sciences graduate students named 2023 Dean’s Award winners
10 basic sciences graduate students were recognized for their high academic and scientific achievement and for the originality, significance, and rigor of their dissertation research with the Dean’s Award for Exceptional Achievement in Graduate Studies. Read MoreAug 14, 2023
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Novel research could provide better analysis of EVPs’ roles in diseases, cancer
Vanderbilt engineering professor Justus Ndukaife is leading innovative research that more effectively traps nanosized extracellular vesicles and particles to analyze their roles in cancer, and neurodegenerative diseases. Read MoreAug 14, 2023
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Wond’ry Quantum Studio introduces new course for quantum computing enthusiasts
Embark on a transformative journey into the realm of quantum computing with Vanderbilt's Wond’ry Quantum Studio. This eight-month quantum computing course begins in September. Read MoreAug 14, 2023
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Take advantage of student resources and services at the Heard Libraries
Vanderbilt's Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries offer seven tips to new and returning students for accessing some of the libraries' most-recommended resources and services. Read MoreAug 14, 2023
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Vanderbilt men’s golf receives Presidents Special Recognition from Golf Coaches Association of America
The 10 Commodores on the 2022-23 roster combined to record a cumulative GPA above 3.5 for the academic year, earning an Outstanding Team Academic Award with Presidents Special Recognition. In addition to the team award, three student-athletes from the program were named All-America Scholars. Read MoreAug 14, 2023
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Novel research could provide better analysis of EVPs’ roles in diseases, cancer
Justus Ndukaife, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering, is leading innovative research that more effectively traps nanosized extracellular vesicles and particles to analyze their roles in cancer, and neurodegenerative diseases. The research by Ndukaife and his collaborators was recently published in Nano Letters Scientific journal. The research was done in collaboration with the lab... Read MoreAug 14, 2023
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Limited Submission Opportunity: 2024 Moore Inventor Fellows
Vanderbilt (VU and VUMC combined) may nominate up to two candidates for the Moore Inventor Fellows competition. Read MoreAug 12, 2023
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Limited Submission Opportunity: Mathers Foundation Grant Program–Winter 2023
Vanderbilt University may submit up to four letters of intent for the winter 2023 cycle of the Mathers Foundation grant program. Read MoreAug 12, 2023
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Four with a ‘Dore: Savannah Childress
In the Four with a ‘Dore series, we’re getting to know Vanderbilt students four questions at a time. In today's installment, meet Savannah Childress, a Columbus, Ohio native with a major in human and organizational development and a minor in data science. Read MoreAug 11, 2023
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Applications open for the 2023-24 Wendland-Cook Program in Religion and Justice Solidarity Circles cohort
Solidarity Circles are virtual peer-networks for faith leaders, organizers, clergy and members of the community interested in the cooperative and solidarity economy and its multiple relations to faith. Those interested in applying can expect a 9-month educational process grounded in community praxis, to help align your institution or community with the solidarity economy. Read MoreAug 11, 2023
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Flexner Deans’ Lecture Series: John Kello Aug. 11
John Kello, PhD and professor emeritus of industrial-organizational psychology at Davidson College, will present "High Reliability Healthcare" on Friday, Aug. 11, at noon. Read MoreAug 11, 2023
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Data Science Institute seeking undergraduate, graduate student team members; information session is Aug. 28
The Data Science Institute's Data Science Team is looking for undergraduate and graduate students to join as team members on projects in the fall semester. A virtual information session will be held on Aug. 28 from 1 to 2 p.m. to learn about DSI team projects. Read MoreAug 11, 2023
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VUSN named NLN Center of Excellence for education expertise
The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing has been named a National League of Nursing Center of Excellence in Nursing Education for its support of faculty pedagogical expertise. Read MoreAug 11, 2023
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AlertVU test scheduled for Aug. 29
Vanderbilt University Public Safety will conduct a test of the AlertVU emergency notification system on Tuesday, Aug. 29, at 2:30 p.m. Before the test, it is recommended that all staff, faculty and students review and update their contact information to ensure AlertVU message delivery. Read MoreAug 11, 2023
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Peabody lecturer named to Carnegie National Faculty
Erin Henrick Erin Henrick has been named a Carnegie National Faculty member by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Henrick is a senior lecturer in the Department of Leadership, Policy, and Organizations at Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development. “Carnegie National Faculty… Read MoreAug 11, 2023
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Writing support program for graduate students, postdocs seeks applicants for fall semester
A new multicenter initiative led by the Graduate and Postdoc Academic Success program is helping graduate students and postdoctoral scholars develop a daily writing practice to benefit them in their academic careers at Vanderbilt and beyond. Read MoreAug 11, 2023
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Creative Insights: A Dashboard for Nashville’s Creatives
During the spring 2023 semester, students worked on The Musicians in Nashville project, along with the Data Science Team and the Arts and Business Council of Greater Nashville to create a user interface for survey data of Nashville musicians. The goals of the project were to understand the economic circumstances of working artists and creative entrepreneurs in Greater Nashville, considering inflation, supply chain issues, and broader economic factors. Read MoreAug 10, 2023