Douglas Adams
Chancellor Search Advisory Committee appointed; Geer to lead
May. 3, 2019—Vanderbilt University Board of Trust Chairman Bruce R. Evans has appointed a Chancellor Search Advisory Committee to assist in the search for the university’s ninth chancellor.
Take a Chair: A new $30 million investment to support faculty could lead to innovations that will save your life and shape the world’s future
Nov. 21, 2017—In this feature, Vanderbilt Magazine highlights just a few of the wide-ranging research endeavors being undertaken by the university’s current chair holders—from the creation of low-cost, potentially lifesaving materials that can warn of structural failures to discoveries explaining the mechanisms of addiction.
Vanderbilt hosts multiple congressional visits
Sep. 8, 2016—An unusually long summer recess for Congress—totaling seven weeks—gave members of Congress the opportunity to return to their states and districts to meet with constituents. It also afforded Vanderbilt the unique opportunity to host numerous congressional staff on campus in August.
Kudos: Read about faculty and staff awards, appointments and achievements
Mar. 31, 2016—Read about the latest faculty and staff awards, appointments and achievements.
Fluid power industry, academic leaders discuss advances
Oct. 15, 2014—An expert panel featuring Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos and moderated by Engineering Dean Philippe Fauchet gathered at Vanderbilt’s Laboratory for Systems Integrity and Reliability on Tuesday to discuss ways that America can keep its edge in fluid power.
Using sound waves for bomb detection
Oct. 23, 2013—A remote acoustic detection system designed to identify homemade bombs can determine the difference between those that contain low-yield and high-yield explosives.
New faculty: Doug Adams studies the science of risk
Oct. 7, 2013—Vanderbilt is where the science of risk is done. It’s why Doug Adams wants to be here.
New University Faculty 2013-14
Oct. 4, 2013—See a complete list of new university faculty for the 2013-14 academic year.