Engineering
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School of Engineering names three as distinguished alumni
Three accomplished graduates were inducted into the Vanderbilt University School of Engineering Academy of Distinguished Alumni during an Engineering Celebration Dinner held Oct. 20 at the university’s Student Life Center. Read MoreOct 21, 2011
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ISIS’ pioneering model-integrated computing is at the epicenter of transformation in engineering
Engineers work unobtrusively across the street from the Rhinestone Wedding Chapel, Bobby’s Idle Hour bar and recording studios in Nashville, breaking out of the traditional boundaries of computer research at Vanderbilt’s Institute for Software Integrated Systems (ISIS) right in the heart of the city’s Music Row. “In a way it’s… Read MoreOct 21, 2011
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School of Engineering marks 125th anniversary with expanded Hall Lecture Series
To mark the School of Engineering’s 125th anniversary in 2011-2012, its annual distinguished lecture — The John R. and Donna S. Hall Engineering Lecture — becomes a special series bringing four notable engineering leaders to campus, one each in October, November, January and March. Read MoreOct 5, 2011
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New Faculty 2011-12
A complete list of new faculty for the 2011-12 academic year Blair School of Music Dikeman Philip Dikeman, associate professor of flute B.M., Oberlin… Read MoreOct 3, 2011
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New group of faculty endowed chairs celebrated
Ten of Vanderbilt’s new endowed chairs were praised as leaders in their fields and on campus during a Sept. 26 ceremony at the Student Life Center. Read MoreSep 28, 2011
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Solar installation combines student initiative, renewable energy technology
Solar film has been installed at the Vanderbilt co-generation power plant in a project sponsored by the Vanderbilt Green Fund. (John Russell/Vanderbilt) An innovative solar energy installation now adorns a concrete silo at the Vanderbilt co-generation power plant. The unique, 8.16-kilowatt, student-initiated solar project – made possible by funding… Read MoreSep 23, 2011
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University observes moment of silence for 9/11 victims
The Vanderbilt Army and Navy ROTCs provide a flag detail while about 100 members of the Vanderbilt community gather on Library Lawn for a moment of silence in memory of the 9/11 victims. (Vanderbilt University) About 100 individuals gathered on Library Lawn at noon Sept. 12 for a moment… Read MoreSep 14, 2011
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Grant bolsters liver tumor surgery techniques
A team led by Vanderbilt University biomedical engineer Michael Miga has been awarded a five-year, $3.1 million grant from the National Cancer Institute to enhance image-guided surgery techniques for safely removing liver tumors. Read MoreAug 30, 2011
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Patrick Fischer, former computer science chair, dies
Patrick Fischer, who helped build the Department of Computer Science at Vanderbilt University, died Aug. 26 in hospice care in Montgomery County, Md. He was 75. Read MoreAug 26, 2011
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Time to anticipate and adapt to climate change
Despite the uncertainties surrounding climate change, it is time to start developing effective strategies to keep the nation’s transportation systems and other critical infrastructure running. Read MoreAug 19, 2011
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GIS moves into math and science classrooms
Geographic information systems and geospatial technologies have moved into math and science courses at multiple levels, and teachers are learning how to integrate these tools into curriculums. Read MoreAug 17, 2011
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New ‘bionic’ leg gives amputees a natural gait
A new lower-limb prosthetic uses the latest advances in computer, sensor, electric motor and battery technology to give it bionic capabilities. Read MoreAug 17, 2011
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Designing diamond circuits for extreme environments
There is a new way to design computer chips and electronic circuitry for extreme environments: make them out of diamond. Read MoreAug 4, 2011
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Students try to hack ‘Bank of Vanderbilt’ in network security class
Yuan Xue is among the Vanderbilt engineering faculty training computer science leaders of the future to build and maintain more secure networks through innovative teaching methods. Read MoreJul 22, 2011
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Final shuttle launch a family affair for Dennis Hall
The July 8 launch of the space shuttle Atlantis will be a bittersweet moment for Hall, for it will be the final voyage of America’s shuttle program, but it will also be carrying his niece, Sandy Magnus. Read MoreJul 7, 2011
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Engineering undergrads and Owen MBA students help those at the bottom of the financial pyramid
Sometimes business mixed with compassion can help those who need help the most. See what a group of Vanderbilt engineering undergrads and Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management MBA students built to help those at the bottom of the financial pyramid. Read MoreJun 13, 2011
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Weiss to join Defense Science Study Group
Vanderbilt engineer Sharon Weiss will be a member of the 2012-2013 Defense Science Study Group, which introduces selected scientists and engineering professors to and engages them in national security issues. Read MoreMay 18, 2011
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VUCast: Celebrate, celebrate…amazing seniors
Meet several impressive Vanderbilt graduates who took their bold ideas outside of the classroom. Plus, high tech changes are coming to the Commencement ceremony and hear from the real life “Mother Earth.” [vucastblurb] … Read MoreMay 6, 2011
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Three Stories
Graduates Shannon Hoffman, Nehal Mehta and Karen White come from different backgrounds and have different interests, but each will use their significant talents and valuable lessons learned at Vanderbilt to affect change in the world. Read MoreMay 5, 2011