David Weintraub
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Spring Faculty Assembly set for March 29
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos (Anne Rayner/Vanderbilt) The annual Spring Faculty Assembly is scheduled for 4:10 p.m. Thursday, March 29, in Langford Auditorium. Opening remarks will be provided by Faculty Senate Chair David Weintraub. The faculty presentation will be performed by Blair School of… Read MoreMar 6, 2012
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Listen: Making astronomy meaningful
Professor of Astronomy David Weintraub wanted his students to remember more of what they learned in his introductory class than the answers to typical questions on a quiz show. That was a strong impetus for his book How Old Is The Universe? It strives to make astronomy understandable… Read MoreOct 25, 2011
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Faculty featured at Southern Festival of Books Oct. 14-16
Several Vanderbilt faculty members will be featured at this year’s Southern Festival of Books, a celebration of authors, writing and reading. The annual three-day event takes place in downtown Nashville at Legislative Plaza and the Tennessee Capitol Building Oct. 14-16. The festival will feature dozens of authors, including novelists… Read MoreOct 11, 2011
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Taking introductory astronomy beyond Jeopardy and Trivial Pursuit
Astronomer David Weintraub has given introductory astronomy a “CSI” format by following the scientific evidence that gives us the age of the universe and has put this in a popular science book. Read MoreOct 7, 2011
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New policy for sponsoring interns and observers
(photo by Daniel Dubois/Vanderbilt) This year it will be substantially easier for faculty members at Vanderbilt University to sponsor student interns from other universities, local high school teachers and other non-Vanderbilt visitors for educational purposes. That is because the Office of the Provost has adopted a… Read MoreSep 30, 2011
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How old is the universe? (part 6)
Watch video of Vanderbilt Professor David A. Weintraub speaking April 27 on “How Old is the Universe?” as part of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. David A. Weintraub is professor of astronomy, director of the Communication of Science & Technology program, and director of Undergraduate Studies for Department of Physics… Read MoreApr 28, 2011
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Vanderbilt Faculty Senate supports ban on guns-on-campus
Representatives of the Vanderbilt University faculty have passed a resolution supporting the continued ban of firearms on college campuses in Tennessee. Read MoreApr 26, 2011
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How old is the universe? (part 5)
Watch video of Vanderbilt Professor David A. Weintraub speaking April 20 on “How Old is the Universe?” as part of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. David A. Weintraub is professor of astronomy, director of the Communication of Science & Technology program, and director of Undergraduate Studies for Department of Physics… Read MoreApr 21, 2011
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Stellar Nights program at Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory examines age of universe
Vanderbilt University Professor of Astronomy David Weintraub will present the second half of a lecture series titled "How Old is the Universe?" at the Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory on Tuesday, May 3, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Read MoreApr 19, 2011
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How old is the universe? (part 4)
Watch video of Vanderbilt Professor David A. Weintraub speaking April 13 on “How Old is the Universe?” as part of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. David A. Weintraub is professor of astronomy, director of the Communication of Science & Technology program, and director of Undergraduate Studies for Department of Physics… Read MoreApr 14, 2011
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How old is the universe? (part 3)
Watch video of Vanderbilt Professor David A. Weintraub speaking April 6 on “How Old is the Universe?” as part of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. David A. Weintraub is professor of astronomy, director of the Communication of Science & Technology program, and director of Undergraduate Studies for Department of Physics… Read MoreApr 11, 2011
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New minor in scientific computing launched
Educating students in diverse disciplines in scientific computing is the aim of a new interdisciplinary major being offered this fall. Read MoreApr 1, 2011
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How old is the universe? (part 2)
Watch video of Vanderbilt Professor David A. Weintraub speaking March 30 on “How Old is the Universe?” as part of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. David A. Weintraub is professor of astronomy, director of the Communication of Science & Technology program, and director of Undergraduate Studies for Department of Physics… Read MoreMar 31, 2011
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How old is the universe? (part 1)
Watch video of Vanderbilt Professor David A. Weintraub speaking March 23 on “How Old is the Universe?” as part of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. David A. Weintraub is professor of astronomy, director of the Communication of Science & Technology program, and director of Undergraduate Studies for Department of Physics… Read MoreMar 24, 2011
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Osher spring term has invigorating curriculum for older learners
The spring term 2011 of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Vanderbilt offers a diverse offering of non-credit classes for older adults with shared interests. Read MoreMar 10, 2011
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Two-Part Stellar Nights program at Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory examines age of universe
March 8th and May 3rd lectures open to the public Vanderbilt University Professor of Astronomy David A. Weintraub will present a two-part lecture series titled “How Old is the Universe?” at the Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory. The first lecture will take place on Tuesday, March 8, and the second lecture… Read MoreFeb 15, 2011
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Vanderbilt’s role in largest digital sky image
The Sloan Digital Sky Survey-III collaboration, which includes Vanderbilt University, has resulted in a picture of the sky so big that it would take 500,000 high-definition TVs to view it at full resolution. The color image contains more than a trillion pixels and covers about one-third of the entire sky. Read MoreJan 13, 2011