Immersion Vanderbilt
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First class of students submits formal Immersion Vanderbilt proposals, achieving milestone for the program
The Vanderbilt Class of 2023 reached an important milestone for the university on April 1, when students submitted their first formal Immersion Vanderbilt plan proposals. Read MoreApr 2, 2021
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Class of 2023: Immersion Vanderbilt proposals due April 1
Students in the Class of 2023 need to submit their Immersion Vanderbilt proposals by April 1. Advisers in the Office of Immersion Resources are ready to assist. Read MoreMar 19, 2021
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Unique transdisciplinary collaboration gives undergrads exposure to research experience in the humanities
A humanities research team at Vanderbilt's Center for Genetic Privacy and Identity in Community Settings recently explored various topics on genetic privacy in 21st-century literature, film and TV. The team's novel approach to literary studies involved undergraduates, graduate students and faculty in all aspects of the research process while spanning multiple disciplines. Read MoreMar 15, 2021
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Register now for spring 2021 Undergraduate Creative Expression Showcase
Presenter registration is open for the spring 2021 Vanderbilt Undergraduate Creative Expression Showcase, which will feature student-created projects that are representative of a variety of fields and disciplines. The virtual event begins April 13. Read MoreMar 5, 2021
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Students in Class of 2023 spring into immersion with March events; deadline to submit proposals is April 1
Students in the Class of 2023 who still need to submit immersion plan proposals will find many events and resources designed to help them meet this goal. The Office of Immersion Resources has coordinated several events, workshops and informational sessions in the coming weeks to provide the help students need. Read MoreMar 1, 2021
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‘Explorations in Research’ networking event draws students, faculty, resource offices; attendees form new connections, ideas for immersion
The Office of Immersion Resources and the Scientific Immersion and Mentorship student organization sponsored the third annual Explorations in Research event Feb. 23, drawing researchers from a variety of disciplines to engage in networking and discovery. Read MoreFeb 26, 2021
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Explorations in Research, networking event for faculty researchers and students, set for Feb. 23
The third annual Explorations in Research, an event designed to convene researchers from all disciplines to network with students and discover possible new collaborations, will be Tuesday, Feb. 23, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. CT. Read MoreFeb 17, 2021
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Immersion plan proposals due April 1; series of online events planned to help
The April 1 deadline to submit immersion plan proposals is approaching for students who matriculated during the summer and fall of 2019 and those tracking with that class. The Office of Immersion Resources is joining with many campus partners to help students meet this goal. Read MoreFeb 8, 2021
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Applications for Joe C. Davis Fund, which supports immersion projects, now being accepted
The Office of Immersion Resources is currently accepting applications for the Joe C. Davis Fund to support Immersion Vanderbilt projects. Applications are open to all undergraduate students with qualifying immersive experiences. Read MoreJan 27, 2021
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Student’s fascination with astronomy inspires first completed Immersion Vanderbilt project
Thanks to her passion for astronomy, as well as mentoring from faculty, undergraduate Samantha Bianco is both a named co-author on a graduate-level scientific research paper and the first Vanderbilt student officially to have completed an Immersion Vanderbilt project. Read MoreJan 25, 2021
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Virtual programming to help undergraduates prepare for spring semester begins this week
Vanderbilt’s residential colleges and experiential learning offices are offering virtual programming and events for students in advance of the start of the spring semester. Read MoreJan 6, 2021
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Apply now to Data Science Institute Undergraduate Summer Research Program
The Vanderbilt Data Science Institute Summer Research Program provides undergraduate students with the opportunity to engage in 10 weeks of full-time data science-focused research in collaboration with any full-time Vanderbilt faculty member. The application deadline for summer 2021 has been extended to Feb. 12. Read MoreDec 8, 2020
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Open house for students interested in Nichols Humanitarian Funding; applications to open Nov. 18, due Jan. 4
The Nichols Humanitarian Fund will begin accepting applications for 2021 on Nov. 18. The deadline to apply is Jan. 4, 2021. To learn more about this year’s award process, interested students are encouraged to register to attend the annual reception and open house on Tuesday, Nov. 17, from 4:45 to 5:45 p.m. CT via Zoom. Read MoreNov 16, 2020
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Call for applications: Undergraduate student summer immersion funding
The Office of the Vice Provost for Academic Affairs invites undergraduate students to apply for funding to support Immersion Vanderbilt experiences during the summer of 2021. Read MoreNov 16, 2020
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Fashion with function: Students express themselves through their masks
Vanderbilt students recently had the opportunity to make their own stylish and unique “designer” face masks at multiple mask-making sessions led by Vanderbilt costume shop manager and senior lecturer Alexandra Sargent Capps at the Wond’ry, Vanderbilt’s Innovation Center. Read MoreNov 9, 2020
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Register to attend Undergraduate Creative Expression Showcase Nov. 11
Registration is open to attend the inaugural Vanderbilt Undergraduate Creative Expression Showcase, where undergraduate students across the university will present creative works they have completed during their time at Vanderbilt. Read MoreNov 6, 2020
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Maker class adapts to COVID-19, innovates at the Wond’ry
Kevin Galloway, director of making at the Wond’ry, has adjusted his class on engineering and immersive design to help students create in all environments while making things that help people. Read MoreOct 26, 2020
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Innovative projects showcased at 7th Annual Vanderbilt Undergraduate Research Fair
The seventh annual Vanderbilt Undergraduate Research Fair, held virtually on Oct. 8, gave 48 undergraduate students the opportunity to share their research via slide presentations while more than 130 faculty, students, staff and family and community members listened and asked questions. Read MoreOct 16, 2020
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Undergraduate Research Fair to be held virtually Oct. 8; register in advance
The seventh annual Vanderbilt Undergraduate Research Fair is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 8, from 1:30 to 6 p.m. The virtual event will feature poster presentations of student research projects representative of a variety of fields and disciplines. Read MoreSep 28, 2020
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Undergraduate Creative Expression Showcase set for Nov. 11
Registration is underway to present at the inaugural Vanderbilt Undergraduate Creative Expression Showcase scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 11. The showcase is open to all undergraduate students across the university who wish to showcase creative works they have completed during their time at Vanderbilt. Read MoreSep 24, 2020