Physics
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Eight Vanderbilt researchers named ‘Inspiring Women in STEM’
The award honors highly accomplished women working in science, technology, engineering or mathematics who have made a positive impact on the trajectories of other women thinking about or newly embarking on STEM careers. Read MoreAug 17, 2015
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New Blog Explores Science Fiction
Since launching his blog in April, Professor Robert Scherrer has covered a range of topics, from faster-than-light warp drives and wormholes to the viability of monster ants. Read MoreJul 31, 2015
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New model of cosmic stickiness favors “Big Rip” demise of universe
A Vanderbilt team of scientists have developed a new formulation for cosmic viscosity which strongly favors the "Big Rip" end of the universe. Read MoreJun 30, 2015
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Vanderbilt physicists appear on BBC News website
Three Vanderbilt physicists who are members of a scientific team at the Large Hadron Collider appeared in a BBC News photo taken when the giant particle smasher was restarted. Read MoreJun 4, 2015
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World’s smallest spirals could guard against identity theft
Vanderbilt researchers have made the world’s smallest spirals and found they have unique optical properties that are nearly impossible to counterfeit. Read MoreJun 2, 2015
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TSU, Vanderbilt win nearly $1 million to increase minority STEM Ph.D.s
Increasing the number of minority students who earn a Ph.D. in science, technology, engineering and math is the aim of a new “bridge to doctorate” program being launched by a coalition of Tennessee universities and led by Tennessee State University and Vanderbilt University. Read MoreApr 27, 2015
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The Conversation: Robert Scherrer on dark energy
Explainer: the mysterious dark energy that speeds the universe’s rate of expansion Read MoreApr 24, 2015
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NSF research grant goes to 16 Vanderbilt graduate students
The grant program is aimed at aiding individuals who have demonstrated notable potential early in their research career, as well as promoting diversity in the sciences. Read MoreApr 8, 2015
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Dyer Observatory celebrates 25 years of the Hubble Space Telescope
Dyer will celebrate a quarter-century of groundbreaking science and images with an open house and two lectures by Hubble Space Telescope project scientist and Vanderbilt astrophysicist C.R. O'Dell. Read MoreApr 8, 2015
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Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Theory of Relativity at Dyer April 8
To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the theory’s publication, Dyer Observatory will host a talk by "What is Relativity?" author Jeffrey Bennett on April 8. Read MoreApr 1, 2015
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Vanderbilt and Pittsburgh to lead new center to identify toxic chemicals
EPA is establishing a new center at Vanderbilt University and the University of Pittsburgh to develop an alternative approach for toxicity testing to help evaluate the safety of the 80,000-plus chemicals in general commerce. Read MoreMar 25, 2015
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Op-ed: World War II technology still with us today
Dennis Hall writes that while 'The Imitation Game' film dramatizes technological discoveries that shortened World War II, there is a lesser known story about radar advances that brought us the microwave. Read MoreJan 19, 2015
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Greene and Velkovska named fellows of American Physical Society
Victoria Greene and Julia Velkovska have been named fellows of the American Physical Society, an organization of physicists dedicated to advancing knowledge and growth in the field. Read MoreJan 14, 2015
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Vanderbilt faculty name their favorite reading this year
MyVU asked a handful of Vanderbilt faculty members to name the book that left a lasting impression on them this year. Their diverse recommendations span fiction, nonfiction, history, thriller, biography, memoir and more. Read MoreDec 15, 2014
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Pantelides elected electrical engineering association fellow
Sokrates Pantelides has been elected a 2015 fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. His election brings the total number of IEEE fellows on campus to a dozen. Read MoreDec 9, 2014
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Stimulate your brain with Vanderbilt Osher winter classes
Sign up now for Vanderbilt's Osher Lifelong Learning winter 2015 non-credit classes, which include contemporary international films, Irish comedy, and relationships between science and science fiction. Read MoreDec 5, 2014
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Hall stepping down as vice provost for research and dean of Graduate School
Dennis G. Hall, professor of physics and of electrical engineering, will step down as vice provost for research and dean of the Graduate School Dec. 31, 2014. Read MoreSep 22, 2014
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Renowned physicist to discuss limits of science and the search for meaning
Renowned theoretical physicist Marcelo Gleiser will discuss his latest book, "The Island of Knowledge: The Limits of Science and the Search for Meaning," at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25, at Vanderbilt University’s Benton Chapel. Read MoreSep 19, 2014
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Thomas Weiler receives prestigious Simons Foundation Fellowship
Professor of Physics Thomas Weiler has been awarded a prestigious Simons Foundation Fellowship in Theoretical Physics. Read MoreJul 7, 2014
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Vanderbilt physicists help confirm identity of the Higgs particle
Vanderbilt physicists played a leading role in the latest findings on the nature of the Higgs particle, which explains why objects have weight and mass. Read MoreJun 26, 2014