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Vanderbilt experts available to discuss math and science education and research
Educators and researchers have reacted with both enthusiasm and skepticism to President Bush's State of the Union call to improve America's competitiveness in math and science. Vanderbilt education and science experts are available to discuss what it will take to stop the United States' slide towards scientific and mathematic irrelevancy on the global stage. Read MoreFeb 27, 2006
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Brain Awareness 2006 events set for March
Series of events during March aimed at teaching the public about the importance of brain research to understanding, treating, and ultimately curing brain-related diseases. Events are open to the public and are sponsored by the Vanderbilt Brain Institute (936-2637, brain.institute@vanderbilt.edu, http://braininstitute.vanderbilt.edu). Read MoreFeb 27, 2006
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Expert in autism diagnosis to speak as part of Vanderbilt Brain Awareness Month
Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder with both genetic and environmental risk factors that affects the lives of thousands of children and adults and their families. Catherine Lord, Ph.D., professor of psychology and psychiatry and director of the University of Michigan Autism and Communication Disorders Center, will be giving a lecture on autism and the importance of early diagnosis as part of Vanderbilt University's Brain Awareness Month. Read MoreFeb 27, 2006
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Student Spurs Statewide Move Toward Protocol for Meth Children, Beginning at Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital
A Vanderbilt University School of Medicine student has documented a lack of consensus among Tennessee doctors about how to treat children who may have been exposed to the illicit drug methamphetamine and its harmful manufacturing process. Read MoreFeb 24, 2006
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New evidence that natural selection is a general driving force behind the origin of species
Charles Darwin would undoubtedly be both pleased and chagrined. Read MoreFeb 23, 2006
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Noted poet, activist Maya Angelou to speak at Vanderbilt University Monday
Hailed as one of the great voices in contemporary literature, Maya Angelou has worn many hats — poet, bestselling author, actress, historian, playwright, civil rights activist, producer and director — and she will share her experiences Monday, Feb. 27, at 7:30 p.m. at a public lecture at Vanderbilt University's Memorial Gym. Read MoreFeb 22, 2006
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Catholic theologian, priest, and author James Alison to speak at Vanderbilt University Thursday, Feb. 23, and Friday, Feb. 24
Catholic theologian James Alison, who has been called "one of today's most lucid and exciting writers on our relationship with the divine," will deliver two lectures at Vanderbilt University on Thursday, Feb. 23, and Friday, Feb. 24. Read MoreFeb 17, 2006
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Estelle Condra’s one-woman performance to benefit Vanderbilt scholarship
Estelle Condra will weave inspirational and humorousstories about her personal challenges with a hereditary eye disease when she performs Blind People Shouldn't Vacuum Feb. 26 at Vanderbilt's Blair School of Music. The three-act show, which will be in the Turner Recital Hall, is a benefit for the Ada Belle Stapleton/Blanche Henry Weaver Scholarship Fund at Vanderbilt. Read MoreFeb 16, 2006
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Vanderbilt engineering students face off in their version of fun-filled Olympics
In a series of challenging but fun competitions, ranging from building a tower out of marshmallows and spaghetti straws to the annual egg drop event, the engineering students at Vanderbilt University will display their ingenuity and inventiveness to celebrate National Engineers Week February 20-25. Read MoreFeb 16, 2006
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Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center Researcher Studies Effects of Cancer Treatment among Children of Survivors
Can the high doses of chemotherapy and radiation that young cancer patients receive cause inherited health problems for their children? Read MoreFeb 16, 2006
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Vanderbilt Relevant Religion class to examine conquest and occupation, Four-part class begins on March 13
Nations have attacked, conquered and occupied other nations throughout history. Read MoreFeb 15, 2006
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Rodney Stark delivers first of four Templeton/Vanderbilt lectures
An economic model is the best way to understand the rise and fall of religions, said sociologist Rodney Stark in the first of four lectures at Vanderbilt University as the first Templeton Research Fellow. Read MoreFeb 15, 2006
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Legalizing marijuana debate at Vanderbilt University Feb. 20
Steven Hager, former editor-in-chief of High Times magazine, and Robert Stutman, a 25-year veteran of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will discuss the controversial issues surrounding legalizing marijuana, Monday, Feb. 20, at Vanderbilt University. Read MoreFeb 14, 2006
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Expert on the neurology of disabilities to speak at Vanderbilt Kennedy Center
The genetics of brain development, and the impact of mutations that can occur during development, will be the topic of a lecture by Christopher Walsh, Bullard Professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School, at the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center for Research on Human Development on Thursday, Feb. 16, at 4:10 p.m. His lecture is titled "Human Mental Retardation: Genes that Control the Shape and Size of the Human Brain." Read MoreFeb 13, 2006
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Former U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft to speak at Vanderbilt University Monday, Ashcroft available to media prior to lecture
John Ashcroft, whose tenure as U.S. attorney general from 2001 to 2005 included an historic era of safety and security concerns for America following Sept. 11, will speak at Vanderbilt University Monday, Feb. 13, at 8 p.m. in Ingram Hall. Read MoreFeb 10, 2006
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Hoffman and Novak take prestigious award for best marketing paper; Recognized for long-term contributions to marketing theory and practice
Donna L. Hoffman and Thomas P. Novak, professors of marketing at the Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management, have won the 2005 Sheth Foundation/Journal of Marketing award presented by the American Marketing Association Foundation. Read MoreFeb 9, 2006
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Study shows media coverage on flu influences parents to vaccinate their children
Media coverage about influenza and the importance of flu shots influenced parents to vaccinate their children against the influenza virus, according to a study done by researchers and information officers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Read MoreFeb 9, 2006
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Vanderbilt Study Validates Important Role of News Media on Public Health
Media coverage about influenza and the importance of flu shots influenced parents to vaccinate their children against the influenza virus, according to a study done by researchers and information officers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Read MoreFeb 9, 2006
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Judy Chicago and Donald Woodman facilitate Vanderbilt art project; Vivien Green Fryd lectures on March 2
The intent behind the mysterious buzz of activity in the Cohen Building at Vanderbilt University will become clearer on March 2, with a lecture at Sarratt Cinema on the work of Judy Chicago and Donald Woodman. Read MoreFeb 8, 2006
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Vanderbilt Medical Center nationally designated as primary stroke center
Vanderbilt University Medical Center recently received national designation as a primary stroke center, only the second such certification awarded in the state. Read MoreFeb 8, 2006