Arts And Science
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Hothouse for Scientists: Undergraduates work alongside seasoned researchers
The Systems Biology and Bioengineering Undergraduate Research Experience Searle Undergraduate Research Initiative is one of only a handful of multiyear, year-round undergraduate research programs in the nation. Read MoreJul 9, 2012
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Discovery of new sub-atomic particle a major leap forward
Vandy physicists working on the Large Hadron Collider respond to the announcement that the collaboration has found a new subatomic particle that may be the long-sought Higgs boson. Read MoreJul 6, 2012
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Applications being accepted for Vanderbilt adult learner graduate program
The Master of Liberal Arts and Science Program, a unique graduate school program for working adults at Vanderbilt University, will offer classes this fall spanning spanning history, writing, philosophy and media studies. Read MoreJul 2, 2012
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Probing the roots of depression by tracking serotonin regulation at a new level
An interdisciplinary team of scientists have successfully tagged a protein that regulates the neurotransmitter serotonin with tiny fluorescent beads, allowing them to track the movements of individual molecules for the first time. This capability makes it possible to study the manner in which serotonin regulates mood, appetite and sleep at a new level of detail. Read MoreJun 27, 2012
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Kudos: Read about faculty, staff and alumni awards, appointments and achievements
Samar Ali, a Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt Law School alumna, has been named international director for the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development. Ali’s role includes overseeing TNTrade as well as the ECD’s other international initiatives, including managing four international offices. Carter (Vanderbilt) Erik Carter, associate professor of… Read MoreJun 27, 2012
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Education is the key to promoting political participation: Vanderbilt poll
The flag of the Dominican Republic (Paul Stein) One of the most important factors influencing citizens to participate actively in political campaigns in the Americas is education, according to a survey conducted by Vanderbilt University. “Working for a political party or campaign is uncommon,” the researchers wrote in a… Read MoreJun 25, 2012
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Psychologist wins Vision Sciences Society award
Assistant Professor of Psychology Geoffrey Woodman has received the 2012 young investigator award from the Vision Sciences Society. Read MoreJun 21, 2012
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“Extremely little” telescope discovers pair of odd planets
A small telescope with a lens no more powerful than a high-end digital camera has discovered the existence of two very unusual exoplanets. Read MoreJun 13, 2012
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Super-eruptions may have surprisingly short fuses
Super-eruptions are potentially civilization-ending events and new research suggests that they may have surprisingly short fuses. Read MoreMay 30, 2012
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Vanderbilt Alumni Association elects new members
Seven new members have been elected to the Vanderbilt University Alumni Association Board of Directors. Read MoreMay 29, 2012
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Founding Director Bill Ivey to step down from Vanderbilt’s Curb Center; Jay Clayton named successor
Carolyn Dever announces Bill Ivey will step down as director of the Curb Center for Art, Enterprise and Public policy after 10 years. Jay Clayton will succeed him. Read MoreMay 25, 2012
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Hothouse for Scientists: Undergraduates with a passion for scientific inquiry work alongside seasoned researchers as equal players
Experience, so they say, is the best teacher. But when it comes to cutting-edge laboratory-based research, hands-on work often is the exclusive purview of graduate students and faculty. So how does an undergraduate student interested in research go about obtaining the experience and exposure that can help launch a career?… Read MoreMay 24, 2012
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Romney has firm lead in Tennessee presidential race: Vanderbilt poll
The latest Vanderbilt poll shows Republican Mitt Romney firmly in position to win the state of Tennessee in the presidential election in November. Read MoreMay 21, 2012
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Tenn. legislature should focus on economy: Vanderbilt Poll
The latest Vanderbilt Poll shows that there is a divide between the priorities of state lawmakers and the citizens they serve. Read MoreMay 20, 2012
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Watch: How media coverage of campaign advertising influences election results
How the media covers campaign advertising can influence election results. Associate professor and co-director of the Center for the Study of Democratic Institutions, Josh Clinton explains his research on the 2004 “swift boat” ads and how media coverage impacted the election. Read MoreMay 18, 2012
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Physics post-doc headed to Capitol Hill as congressional fellow
Post-doctoral researcher Andrew Steigerwald has been selected by the Materials Research Society and the Minerals, Metals and Materials Society as their 2012-2013 Congressional Science and Engineering Fellow. Read MoreMay 18, 2012
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Fermilab Today: The consistency of quark soup
Four Vanderbilt researchers collaborated with scientists from the University of Illinois-Chicago, University of Kansas and MIT to describe the consistency of an unusual fluid produced when atoms of lead are smashed in the Large Hadron Collider. Read MoreMay 16, 2012
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Listen: Vanderbilt environment shapes Randall’s novel
Vanderbilt University Writer-in-Residence Alice Randall credits the school’s creative and interdisciplinary approaches to obesity-related diseases like diabetes with providing “fertile ground” for her new novel, Ada’s Rules (Bloomsbury USA). Read MoreMay 15, 2012
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Vanderbilt honors top graduates during Commencement
Top scholars from Vanderbilt University’s undergraduate and professional schools are being honored with Founder’s Medals during Commencement on Friday, May 11. Read MoreMay 11, 2012
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Quantum dots brighten the future of lighting
Vanderbilt researchers have boosted the efficiency of a novel source of white light called quantum dots more than tenfold, making them of potential interest for commercial applications. Read MoreMay 8, 2012