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Griffith raising awareness about men’s health equity and structurally based risks for COVID-19
Derek Griffith, professor of medicine, health and society and founding director of the Center for Research on Men’s Health, takes an intersectional approach to researching the impacts of COVID-19, advocating for a more nuanced understanding of identity’s role in determining risk to enhance policy reforms toward greater health equity. Read MoreSep 11, 2020
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VERA system advances to iterations phase
The university’s transition to the new Vanderbilt Electronic Research Administration system, provided by Huron, recently entered the iterations phase of its implementation timeline after concluding the configuration phase, which took place from May to July. Read MoreSep 9, 2020
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‘Third Wave Coffee, Maya Farmers and the Creation of Value’ Sept. 17
Beginning in September 2020, join us for the first annual speaker series on various topics in the coffee sector. The speaker series is open to the public. Read MoreSep 9, 2020
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Bell siblings reflect Vanderbilt’s culture of innovation
Alumni Charleson and Charreau Bell are siblings, business partners, innovators and entrepreneurs, as well as emblematic of the culture of innovation at Vanderbilt's Wond’ry and Data Science Institute. Read MoreSep 9, 2020
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VINSE Spotlight Podcast: Timothy Boire–Shape memory polymer that could transform vascular surgery
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. Read MoreSep 4, 2020
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Assistant director of NSF’s Computer and Information Science and Engineering to give virtual talk Sept. 11
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. Read MoreSep 3, 2020
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Wond’ry hosts Fantasy Football Draft Party featuring IBM’s Watson Sept. 9
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. Read MoreAug 31, 2020
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Present your idea at Wond’ry’s Innovation Open Mic Sept. 16
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. Read MoreAug 30, 2020
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VINSE Spotlight Podcast: Ross Koby–Mechanochemistry
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. Read MoreAug 29, 2020
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Wond’ry launches Innovation Portal
The Wond’ry has launched the Innovation Portal, a tool to assist the Vanderbilt community in accessing Wond’ry resources. Read MoreAug 28, 2020
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Research-related IT resources at Vanderbilt info sessions Aug. 31, Sept. 18
The Office of the Vice Provost for Research, Research IT Services and VUIT sponsor a variety of research-related IT resources at Vanderbilt. Read MoreAug 23, 2020
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Limited Submission Opportunity: 2021 Blavatnik National Awards for Young Scientists–All Categories
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. Read MoreAug 23, 2020
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VINSE Spotlight Podcast: Kaitlyn Ryder–sending electronics to space
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. Read MoreAug 21, 2020
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Researchers can update on-campus research ramp-up plans during Phase II+
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. Read MoreAug 17, 2020
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Limited Submission Opportunity: Johnson & Johnson WiSTEM2D Scholars Award Program
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. Read MoreAug 15, 2020
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VINSE Spotlight Podcast: Guanyu Lu–capturing waste heat to use in optical communication
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. Read MoreAug 14, 2020
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Webinar: ‘Federal Funding for Early Career Faculty’ Sept. 22
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. Read MoreAug 14, 2020
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VINSE Spotlight Podcast: Jenna Dombroski–Progress toward a breast cancer vaccine
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. Read MoreAug 7, 2020
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Save the date: Alzheimer’s Disease Research Day set for Nov. 13
Save the date for the second annual Alzheimer’s Disease Research Day on Friday, Nov. 13, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. This interdisciplinary virtual event will feature a keynote address from Dr. Prashanthi Vemuri, associate professor of radiology at the Mayo Clinic. Read MoreAug 7, 2020
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Faculty Senate to co-host town hall on new electronic research administration system
The Vanderbilt Faculty Senate and Vice Provost for Research Padma Raghavan will co-host a virtual town hall on Tuesday, Aug. 11, to discuss the progress of the new Vanderbilt Electronic Research Administration (VERA) system and its implications for university research. Read MoreAug 7, 2020