Engineering
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Duvall to receive 2015 Society for Biomaterials Young Investigator Award for regenerative medicine research
Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering Craig L. Duvall has received a Society for Biomaterials 2015 Young Investigator Award for his achievements in the field of biomaterials research within 10 years of receiving his doctorate. Read MoreJan 22, 2015
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Op-ed: World War II technology still with us today
Dennis Hall writes that while 'The Imitation Game' film dramatizes technological discoveries that shortened World War II, there is a lesser known story about radar advances that brought us the microwave. Read MoreJan 19, 2015
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Vanderbilt team builds miniature capsule robots, heads to NSF I-Corps
Pietro Valdastri, assistant professor of mechanical engineering and electrical engineering, and postdoctoral scholar Ekawahyu Susilo will begin Valdastri’s second run as principal investigator in the NSF I-Corps program as they explore the commercial potential of modular open-source architecture for building capsule robots. Read MoreJan 13, 2015
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What I did over winter break: Engineers continue cutting-edge research
Relieved undergrads jetted off for winter break a few weeks ago, leaving the halls at the School of Engineering almost unnervingly empty. But anyone in need of company could find labs full of Ph.D. candidates hard at work on their research. Read MoreJan 6, 2015
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The most popular research news stories of 2014
Electricity, learning, marijuana, outer space and planet Earth were the hot topics of 2014. Read MoreDec 26, 2014
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Engineering students’ invention may improve safety for women in India
A diverse group of engineering undergrads horrified by a report of violent attacks on Indian women who were walking to toilet facilities came up with an alternative. Their project has the potential to change lives in nations where plumbing is considered a luxury. Read MoreDec 19, 2014
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Vanderbilt faculty name their favorite reading this year
MyVU asked a handful of Vanderbilt faculty members to name the book that left a lasting impression on them this year. Their diverse recommendations span fiction, nonfiction, history, thriller, biography, memoir and more. Read MoreDec 15, 2014
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VUCast: Shocking Eels!
In the latest VUCast: Watch how some shocking predators lure their prey; learn how a supercomputer uncovered a hummingbird mystery; and see Vanderbilt's national baseball champs celebrate the holidays. Watch now! Read MoreDec 11, 2014
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Aerospace Club works on simulated Mars sample recovery vehicle for NASA competition
The Vanderbilt Aerospace Club, defending champions in the NASA Student Launch Challenge for the past two years, is tackling the agency’s 2014-15 design challenge. Read MoreDec 9, 2014
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Zelik explores biological mechanisms behind human movement
Karl Zelik's Biomechanics and Assistive Technology laboratory is dedicated to locomotion—in particular, to understanding the mechanisms of human locomotion and using engineering to improve movement and mobility for people with impairments. Read MoreDec 4, 2014
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Coffee-ring diagnostic offers hope in poorest regions
Using the same mechanism that causes evaporating coffee to leave a ring behind, an interdisciplinary team of Vanderbilt researchers is designing a simple blood test to diagnose malaria in the developing world without electricity or special training. Read MoreDec 3, 2014
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How the hummingbird achieves its aerobatic feats
The most detailed aerodynamic simulation of hummingbird flight conducted to date demonstrates that it achieves its aerobatic abilities through a unique set of aerodynamic forces. Read MoreNov 21, 2014
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Vanderbilt’s neurovascular chip project moves into new phase
Vanderbilt researchers will play a key role in the second phase of the federal "tissue chip for drug screening" program. Read MoreNov 18, 2014
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New form of crystalline order holds promise for thermoelectric applications
Scientists at Vanderbilt and ORNL have discovered a new form of crystalline order that could make better thermoelectric devices. Read MoreNov 14, 2014
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Vanderbilt researchers’ work passes computing society’s test of time
Vanderbilt computer scientists have been awarded the Conference on Embedded Networked Sensor Systems' Test of Time Award, given to papers making long-lasting academic and practical impacts that were published at least 10 years ago. Read MoreNov 13, 2014
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Vanderbilt team examines human factors in nuclear power plant operations
A multidisciplinary Vanderbilt team with deep experience in improving patient safety and technology usability has received a three-year, $800,000 Department of Energy grant to help nuclear power plant operators better perform their jobs. Read MoreNov 13, 2014
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Vanderbilt developer says Music City Center wayfinding app is just the start
Jules White's new wayfinder app for iPhone and Android will provide photo-based, step-by-step directions for navigating Nashville's 1.2 million-square-foot, 16-acre Music City Center. Read MoreNov 12, 2014
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Vanderbilt experts can provide insights into Nashville’s growth
Vanderbilt experts from a variety of fields are available to help explain issues surrounding Nashville's transformation into the latest “it” city. Read MoreNov 12, 2014
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Engineering launches Chambers Family Entrepreneurial Lectureship
The lectureship is designed to encourage and invigorate entrepreneurial activity among engineering students and throughout the university. Read MoreNov 6, 2014
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VUCast: Growing to new heights
In the latest VUCast: Learn how the Children's Hospital is growing to heal more babies and children; see the latest big gift from Vanderbilt alums; and watch a first-year student balance engineering and ice. Watch now! Read MoreNov 4, 2014