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Assistant director of NSF’s Computer and Information Science and Engineering to give virtual talk Sept. 11
Sep. 3, 2020—Margaret Martonosi, assistant director of Computer and Information Science and Engineering at the National Science Foundation, will speak at a virtual campus visit on Friday, Sept. 11, from 2 to 4 p.m. CT.
Wond’ry hosts Fantasy Football Draft Party featuring IBM’s Watson Sept. 9
Aug. 31, 2020—For the second year, the Wond’ry at Vanderbilt University is hosting an NFL Fantasy Football Draft Party using IBM’s Watson. Join online for this fun and competitive event on Wednesday, Sept. 9, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. CT.
Present your idea at Wond’ry’s Innovation Open Mic Sept. 16
Aug. 30, 2020—Want to get the undivided attention of founders, CEOs and other experts to listen to your idea for a new product, service or technology and provide feedback? University-affiliated innovators can apply to present their idea at our next Innovation Open Mic Night.
VINSE Spotlight Podcast: Ross Koby–Mechanochemistry
Aug. 29, 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.
Wond’ry launches Innovation Portal
Aug. 28, 2020—The Wond’ry has launched the Innovation Portal, a tool to assist the Vanderbilt community in accessing Wond’ry resources.
Research-related IT resources at Vanderbilt info sessions Aug. 31, Sept. 18
Aug. 23, 2020—The Office of the Vice Provost for Research, Research IT Services and VUIT sponsor a variety of research-related IT resources at Vanderbilt.
Limited Submission Opportunity: 2021 Blavatnik National Awards for Young Scientists–All Categories
Aug. 23, 2020—These awards honor exceptional young scientists by celebrating their extraordinary achievements, recognizing their inspiring promise, and accelerating their innovations. The three award categories are: Chemistry, Physical Sciences and Engineering, and Life Sciences.
VINSE Spotlight Podcast: Kaitlyn Ryder–sending electronics to space
Aug. 21, 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.
Researchers can update on-campus research ramp-up plans during Phase II+
Aug. 17, 2020—In Phase II+, lead researchers have the opportunity to update their on-campus research ramp-up plans if needed. The new RedCAP forms for Phase II+ are now available. For faculty who would like to mentor VU undergraduate students in a research project that involves in-person activities, as is customary, faculty should work with the undergraduate student to plan the research activities they propose to undertake. During Phase II+, these plans must be reviewed and approved before they can be implemented.
Limited Submission Opportunity: Johnson & Johnson WiSTEM2D Scholars Award Program
Aug. 15, 2020—The Johnson & Johnson WiSTEM2D Scholars Program aims to fuel the development of female STEM²D leaders and feed the STEM²D talent pipeline by awarding and sponsoring women at critical points in their research careers, in each of the STEM²D disciplines: Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, Manufacturing and Design.
VINSE Spotlight Podcast: Guanyu Lu–capturing waste heat to use in optical communication
Aug. 14, 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.
Webinar: ‘Federal Funding for Early Career Faculty’ Sept. 22
Aug. 14, 2020—A webinar highlighting federal funding opportunities and strategies for early career faculty is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 22, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. The webinar will be broadcast remotely.