External Story

Mechanical engineering professor Kelsey Hatzell received the Nelson “Buck” Robinson Science and Technology Award for Renewable Energy, and Rachel Carter, PhD’17, received the MRS Postdoctoral Award at the Dec. 6 meeting of the Materials Research Society held in Boston. Read More

In this month’s edition of "The Open Dore" newsletter, Padma Raghavan, vice provost for research, discusses the innovations, discoveries and partnerships that are hallmarks of Vanderbilt's unwavering drive for excellence, and are making an impact on society. Read More

Five mechanical engineering seniors got a rare, up-close look at the core stage for NASA’s Space Launch System rocket that will help power the first Artemis mission to the Moon. Read More

Tait Shanafelt, Jeanie and Stewart Richie Professor of Medicine at Stanford University, will discuss "Organization and System-based Approaches to Promote Well-being" at noon on Monday, Jan. 13, in Light Hall, Room 208. The talk is part of the Flexner Deans' Lecture Series. Read More

Vanderbilt University may submit one application to the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation's Quality of Life Grants. As a pillar of the Paralysis Resource Center, the Quality of Life Grants Program awards financial support to nonprofit organizations that mirror the Reeve Foundation's mission. Read More

Shichun Bao, associate professor of medicine and the Diabetes Technology Program leader in the Division of Endocrinology at the Eskind Diabetes Clinic, shares information on the amazing technological advances in diabetes treatment and blood sugar management. Read More

Emeritus professor Karl B. Schnelle Jr., a pioneer in environmental engineering, book author, masterful teacher and mentor, is remembered by scores of former students and faculty colleagues as a charismatic and generous Vanderbilt engineering professor who became a lifelong friend. Read More

Nabil Simaan, professor of mechanical engineering, has been elevated to fellow by the Board of Directors of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. The award recognizes Simaan for contributions to dexterous continuum robotics for surgery. Read More

Vanderbilt’s Latin American Public Opinion Project has received a $10 million, five-year USAID grant to support its influential AmericasBarometer survey and related activities. Read More

Anita Mahadevan-Jansen, Orrin H. Ingram Professor of Engineering and director of the Vanderbilt Biophotonics Center, has been elected a fellow of the National Academy of Inventors, the highest professional distinction accorded solely to academic inventors. Read More

This year, applications for the Vanderbilt Green Fund will be submitted via a special one-hour event: the Vanderbilt Green-a-thon. Read More

Calling all cheerleaders and dancers grades K-6. Be a part of the annual game day experience on Jan. 11. Participate in a workshop with the Vanderbilt Spirit Squad and perform during the men's basketball vs. Texas A&M game. Read More

The Nashville entrepreneurial ecosystem is growing rapidly, and Vanderbilt intends to help spur that development. Join us as we bring innovative individuals together on campus for a day of conversations centered on ideation, growth and investing in the startup space. Read More

Vanderbilt University anticipates the opportunity to submit one application to The Braitmayer Foundation K-12 Innovative Practices Grants. The Braitmayer Foundation is interested in proposals utilizing innovative practices in K-12 education throughout the United States. Read More

Vanderbilt University may submit one application per academic department to the Graham Foundation's Production and Presentation Grants for Organizations. The Graham Foundation for Advanced Studies in the Fine Arts assists with the production and presentation of significant programs about architecture and the designed environment in order to promote dialogue, raise awareness and develop new and wider audiences. Read More

A student-led, university-supported initiative called Experience Vanderbilt is working to minimize the monetary constraints associated with participating in extracurriculars and create more financial inclusion at the university. Read More

Jim Kendall, manager of Work/Life Connections, will present "Managing Stress at Work" on Thursday, Dec. 5, from noon to 12:45 p.m. in Light Hall, Room 202. Read More

Among the recent honors and awards received by Vanderbilt nursing faculty were an American Association of Critical-Care Nurses Impact Research Grant awarded to Assistant Professor of Nursing Leanne Boehm, and the 2019 International Society of Nurses in Genetics Founders’ Award to Associate Professor Laurie Connors. Read More

Chris Halbrook will present “Metabolism Drives Therapy Resistance Crosstalk Mechanisms and Shapes Tumor Cell Identity” on Dec. 2 at 12:15 p.m. in MRB III, Room 1220. Halbrook is currently a postdoctoral fellow in the Costas Lyssiotis Lab at the University of Michigan. Read More

Ruth Kleinpell, the Independence Foundation Professor of Nursing Education, has been elected to leadership roles with three key health care organizations: the Council of the World Federation of Societies of Intensive and Critical Care Medicine, American Nurses Credentialing Center Board of Directors and Tennessee Nurses Association Political Action Committee Board. Read More