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Design Thinking, Design Doing available at the Wond’ry
Jan. 13, 2021—Looking for an opportunity to learn about design thinking, earn course credit, work with a team, and make a difference for a client organization? This spring, join Professor Dave Owens in his course Design Thinking, Design Doing (UNIV 3350/5350).
Map the System global research competition opportunity through the Wond’ry
Jan. 13, 2021—All Vanderbilt students interested in social and environmental change are invited to participate in Map the System, a global research competition.
Ideator and Builder offerings at the Wond’ry
Jan. 13, 2021—Have an idea for a product, service, technology or nonprofit? Or do you have a validated idea, and now you’re ready to learn how to launch a business? Applications are open for Ideator and Builder, the flagship programs in entrepreneurship at the Wond’ry, Vanderbilt’s Center for Innovation and Design.
Limited Submission Opportunity: AAMC Herbert W. Nickens Faculty Fellowship
Jan. 13, 2021—Vanderbilt (VU and VUMC) may nominate one assistant professor for the Association of American Medical Colleges Herbert W. Nickens Faculty Fellowship. The recipient will receive a $25,000 grant for a project performed in the United States to support racial and ethnic minorities.
VINSE Spotlight Podcast: Krishen Appavoo–phase change material and vanadium dioxide
Jan. 4, 2021—The VINSE Spotlight Podcast interviews researchers associated with the Vanderbilt Institute for Nanoscale Science and Engineering to highlight the depth and breadth of discoveries and innovations related to the institute.
VINSE Spotlight Podcast: Yuanzhe Liang–membranes with tiny pores that can be used to separate molecules or ions
Dec. 18, 2020—The VINSE Spotlight Podcast interviews researchers associated with the Vanderbilt Institute for Nanoscale Science and Engineering to highlight the depth and breadth of discoveries and innovations related to the institute.
Vanderbilt Diabetes Center seeks pilot and feasibility proposals to study interaction of SARS-CoV-2, diabetes
Dec. 16, 2020—The Vanderbilt Diabetes Center, the NIH-funded Diabetes Research and Training Center, and the NIH-funded Center for Diabetes Translational Research seek pilot and feasibility proposals to study the interaction of SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19 and diabetes.
Limited Submission Opportunity: Braitmayer Foundation K-12 Innovative Practices Grants
Dec. 16, 2020—Vanderbilt University may submit up to two applications to The Braitmayer Foundation K-12 Innovative Practices Grants. The Braitmayer Foundation is interested in proposals utilizing innovative practices in K-12 education throughout the United States.
Limited Submission Opportunity: Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation Quality of Life Grants
Dec. 16, 2020—Vanderbilt University may submit one application to the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation's Quality of Life Grants. Pioneered by the late Dana Reeve, the Quality of Life Grants Program recognizes projects and initiatives that foster community engagement, inclusion and involvement while promoting health and wellness for individuals living with paralysis and their families.
Info session for Ancora request for applications focused on rare genetic disease research is Jan. 21
Dec. 12, 2020—Vanderbilt's partnership with Deerfield Management, Ancora, is opening a new request for applications focused on rare genetic diseases in January 2021. Faculty interested in this rolling submission-review opportunity are invited to attend an information session, "Accelerating the Commercialization of Transformative Biomedical Technologies with a Focus on Rare Genetic Diseases," on Thursday, Jan. 21, at 10 a.m. CT.
VINSE Spotlight Podcast: Daniel Shae–cancer vaccine that enhances body’s immune response to tumor cells
Dec. 11, 2020—The VINSE Spotlight Podcast interviews researchers associated with the Vanderbilt Institute for Nanoscale Science and Engineering to highlight the depth and breadth of discoveries and innovations related to the institute.
Apply now to Data Science Institute Undergraduate Summer Research Program
Dec. 8, 2020—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. Applications for summer 2021 are now open.