National Science Foundation
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Vanderbilt scientists awarded NSF grant to examine the future of international shipping in the Arctic Ocean
Comparing risk of shipping along the Arctic and the Suez Canal through 2100 scientists weigh factors including climate change in their calculations. Read MoreSep 11, 2020
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Vanderbilt leads $5M project to revolutionize neurodiverse employment through AI
The National Science Foundation has awarded a highly competitive $5 million grant to Vanderbilt University that greatly expands a School of Engineering-led project for creating novel AI technology and tools and platforms that train and support individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder in the workplace. Read MoreSep 11, 2020
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Vanderbilt astrophysicist part of international team that discovered a gargantuan ‘alien’ black hole that challenges previous knowledge of the universe
The intermediate-mass black hole first observed in May 2019 presents an entirely new category of black hole. Read MoreSep 2, 2020
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The importance of estrogen cycles
Deborah Lannigan and colleagues identify a key regulator of the estrogen receptor and suggest that its downregulation by oral contraceptives may increase oxidative stress and DNA damage, a common cause of cancer. Read MoreAug 6, 2020
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Geochemical analysis from the last ice age may hold clues for future climate change and preparedness strategies
Paleoclimatologist Jessica Oster uses geological clues from stalagmites to explore implications for future climate change. Read MoreJul 14, 2020
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Vanderbilt defines the pathways for solid-state battery development
Vanderbilt researcher Kelsey Hatzell leads the discussion on the future of solid-state batteries. Read MoreJun 19, 2020
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Bangladesh collaboration offers lessons for facing rapid environmental changes
With a population of roughly 150 million people, the delta country of Bangladesh holds about half the population of the entire United States in an area the size of Louisiana, and exists under a near-constant risk of sea level rise and other dynamic climate changes. Read MoreFeb 24, 2020
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U.S. competitiveness among topics discussed during Fauchet’s visit to Capitol Hill
United States competitiveness, workforce development and university partnerships were the topics of interest for Philippe Fauchet, Bruce and Bridgitt Evans Dean of the School of Engineering, and members and staff of the Tennessee congressional delegation earlier this month in Washington, D.C. Read MoreFeb 17, 2020
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How to fake a medical record
Simulated electronic health records could avoid patient privacy risks and help speed discovery. Read MoreNov 4, 2019
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Microscopic spines connect worm neurons
Worm neurons have microscopic “spines” — where nerve-to-nerve communication happens — that share features with mammalian neurons, supporting the use of worms to study spine genetics and biology. Read MoreOct 17, 2019
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Labels like ‘Asian fail’ and ‘Black genius’ are no joke for STEM students of color: report
Vanderbilt professor Ebony O. McGee studied the collegiate experiences and academic and career decisions of 61 Black, Latinx and Asian advanced undergraduate STEM college students. Read MoreJan 14, 2019
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Prompting people to listen to each other reduces inequality and improves group performance
Reminding people that nobody has all the answers and everyone has something to contribute can reduce racial inequality and improve outcomes in group projects, according to new research by sociologist Bianca Manago. Read MoreSep 11, 2018
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NSF I-Corps program gives boost to commercializing prosthetic ankle
The seven-week program can be arduous, but teams save much time later by avoiding missteps thanks to their extensive research and the mentoring they receive. Read MoreJul 6, 2018
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Study reveals frogs bouncing back in Panama
A new study reports that some Central American frog species are recovering from a deadly fungal epidemic, perhaps because they have better defenses against the pathogen. Read MoreApr 5, 2018
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Vanderbilt’s Gavin Price receives NSF CAREER Award
The National Science Foundation has awarded a Faculty Early Career Development Grant to Gavin R. Price, assistant professor of psychology at Vanderbilt’s Peabody College. Read MoreMar 20, 2018
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DNA damage repair: molecular insights
Structural details about a protein involved in the repair of damaged DNA provide insight into xeroderma pigmentosum disorders, which are characterized by increased risk for skin cancer. Read MoreDec 5, 2017
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It’s not just about the money, say STEM students of color
In a new study, black and Latinx students said it was important for them to use their careers to help others. Read MoreOct 19, 2017
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Novel insights to antibiotic targets
New mechanistic details about the DNA-unwinding activity of antibacterial protein targets could lead to the design of better antibiotic medicines. Read MoreSep 29, 2017
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Ultrathin device harvests electricity from human motion
A new energy harvesting system developed at Vanderbilt University can generate electrical current from the full range of human motions and is thin enough to embed in clothing. Read MoreJul 21, 2017
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Bacterial signaling systems
Vanderbilt researchers have identified a unique example of communication between bacterial signaling systems, which may have relevance for antibiotic resistance. Read MoreFeb 3, 2017