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Vanderbilt School of Engineering faculty receive National Science Foundation Early CAREER Awards
David Braun, Justus Ndukaife and Ahmad Taha are recipients of the National Science Foundation Early CAREER Award. The Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program offers the most prestigious awards in support of early-career faculty who have the potential to serve as academic role models in research and education and to lead advances in the mission of their department or organization. Read MoreApr 27, 2022
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VERA celebration set for May 24; RSVP by May 16
The Office of the Vice Provost for Research is hosting a celebration to thank Vanderbilt colleagues who collaborated on the successful implementation of the new Vanderbilt Electronic Research Administration system. Read MoreApr 27, 2022
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Vivian Casagrande Lecture in Systems Neuroscience is April 27
The Vanderbilt Brain Institute will host a talk by Murray Sherman, chair of neurobiology, Maurice Goldblatt Professor of Neurobiology and a member of the Committee on Computational Neuroscience at the University of Chicago, on Wednesday, April 27, at 4 p.m. in MRB III, Room 1220. Read MoreApr 27, 2022
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‘Design Thinking, Upskilling and Experimenting for Career Growth’ May 4
Join Human Resources’ Employee Learning and Engagement for “Design Thinking, Upskilling and Experimenting for Career Growth” on Wednesday, May 4, from 2 to 4 p.m. CT. Read MoreApr 27, 2022
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Move in May with Health Plus: Registration open for Step Challenge and Wellness Bingo
Keep active and improve your well-being in May. Join the Move in May Step Challenge, play Move in May Wellness Bingo and participate in Know Your Numbers to be entered for gift card prizes. Read MoreApr 27, 2022
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Engineering team looks at recycled glass to improve building materials, protect environment
Vanderbilt engineers are collaborating with the University of Alabama on a research project that uses recycled glass to enhance building materials, create sustainable infrastructure and reduce waste. Read MoreApr 26, 2022
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Class of 2022: Lucy Britto broadens access to biomedical science community through mentoring
When digging into a scientific challenge, biomedical engineering major Lucy Britto aims to do more than solve a problem. She also wants to open doors to the scientific community by helping others understand the solution and broadening access for traditionally underrepresented groups. Read MoreApr 26, 2022
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Vanderbilt Kennedy Center data shows increase in autism spectrum disorder prevalence, provides new data on 4-year-olds
Vanderbilt Kennedy Center researchers, as part of the CDC Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring network, report an increase in the number of children in Tennessee with autism spectrum disorder. Read MoreApr 26, 2022
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Which Network is Right for RuPaul’s Drag Race?
RuPaul’s Drag Race—From Subculture to Mainstream, a recently published case study, details the decision Paramount executives faced while trying to relocate RuPaul’s Drag Race to a larger station in the media giant’s portfolio. Read MoreApr 26, 2022
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Vandenbergh named 2022 Carnegie Fellow to tackle polarization and climate change
Vanderbilt University legal scholar Michael P. Vandenbergh has been named a 2022 Andrew Carnegie Fellow and has been awarded $200,000 to support his research into overcoming political polarization to address the causes of climate change and the issues it is creating. Read MoreApr 26, 2022
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VKC Conversation Series: ‘Studying the Connection Between Reading Comprehension and Math Word Problem-Solving’ May 16
The Vanderbilt Kennedy Center Conversation Series on Research in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities will host "Studying the Connection Between Reading Comprehension and Math Word Problem-Solving" on Monday, May 16, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. CT. Read MoreApr 25, 2022
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Rock-climbing student duo pursues scientific, business and Olympic dreams
Vanderbilt Climbing Club teammates Michael Finn-Henry and Olivia Busk are taking collaboration and innovation to new heights with a breakthrough medical device—and a possible trip to the 2024 Paris Olympics. Read MoreApr 25, 2022
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Global Vanderbilt: Keija Hu: This institution welcomes everyone to engage
Kejia Hu, Brownlee O. Currey Jr. Dean’s Faculty Fellow and assistant professor of operations management, articulates how an open-minded and collaborative research environment can benefit communities within Vanderbilt and beyond. Read MoreApr 25, 2022
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Supporting faculty and staff in accreditation and assessment process focus of new office
The newly launched Office of Academic Program Review, Assessment and Accreditation, part of the Office of Faculty Affairs, now leads the university’s accreditation renewal and reporting. Read MoreApr 25, 2022
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New faculty appointed to lead residential colleges
Three new residential faculty have been appointed as leaders in shaping student learning experiences beyond the classroom. Ravindra Duddu will be the inaugural faculty head of Rothschild College, scheduled to begin housing students in fall 2022. In addition, Sutherland House and Murray House will welcome two new faculty heads of house: Chezare Warren and Renã A.S. Robinson. Read MoreApr 25, 2022
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Two Class of 2022 students awarded Keegan Traveling Fellowships
Yousef Abu-Salah and Louisa “Loulou” Byars, both members of Vanderbilt’s Class of 2022, have been named Michael B. Keegan Traveling Fellows for 2022–23. The Keegan Fellowship aims to enhance the development of future leaders through world travel and experiential learning. Read MoreApr 25, 2022
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Vanderbilt to celebrate APIDA graduates during AAPI Heritage Month in May
Vanderbilt will host its inaugural Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Graduates Recognition Ceremony on May 11. The ceremony, a joint effort of the Student Center for Social Justice and Identity, campus partners and student organizations, coincides with Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Read MoreApr 25, 2022
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Making summer plans? Maximize your savings with Abenity employee perks
The Vanderbilt University Perks Program gives employees access to more than 302,000 local and national discounts, which can add up to over $4,500 in savings per employee. Read MoreApr 25, 2022
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Celebrated composer and Vanderbilt professor emeritus Michael Kurek named composer laureate of Tennessee
Michael Kurek, who served 14 years as chair of the Department of Music Composition at Vanderbilt Blair School of Music, is only the second person to hold the distinction of composer laureate of Tennessee Read MoreApr 25, 2022
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‘Business of VU’ preparing for sixth cohort this fall
The Business of VU program is preparing to welcome its sixth cohort in fall 2022. Learn more about the program, and apply now for participation this fall. Read MoreApr 25, 2022