School Of Engineering

A team of biomedical researchers from 16 top engineering programs in the nation, which includes Vanderbilt's Audrey Bowden, has developed a set of processes that helps eliminate traditional barriers to historically excluded groups pursuing academic careers in biomedical engineering. Read More

Mamtaj Akter, a Vanderbilt computer science graduate student in the lab of Pamela Wisniewski, Flowers Family Fellow in Engineering and associate professor of computer science, has co-authored a study  evaluating how technology can help people manage mobile privacy and security as a community. Managing mobile privacy and security as an individual is a constant challenge. “We... Read More

Mamtaj Akter, a Vanderbilt computer science graduate student in the lab of Pamela Wisniewski, Flowers Family Fellow in Engineering and associate professor of computer science, has co-authored a study  evaluating how technology can help people manage mobile privacy and security as a community. Managing mobile privacy and security as an individual is a constant challenge. “We... Read More

University Distinguished Professor and Cornelius Vanderbilt Professor of Engineering Cynthia Reinhart-King has been elected to the 2023 Class of Fellows of the International Academy of Medical and Biological Engineering. IAMBE is made up of fellows who are recognized for their outstanding contributions to the profession of medical and biological engineering at an international level. Read More

Vanderbilt engineers and American soldiers have partnered to make service members invisible on the modern battlefield. A team lead by VINSE Deputy Director, Jason Valentine, is designing innovative equipment that reduces soldiers’ detectability by thermal sensors, increasing their safety and operational effectiveness. Read More

The Fall Early Start Transition (FEST) I V A L program for incoming Vanderbilt freshmen is helping them attain success in the School of Engineering, and beyond. The program includes interventions, such as early review of STEM coursework, identifying as an engineer, and professional development skills, like time management, prioritization, and effective study habits. Read More

Campus group Women of VISE hosted a discussion on intersectional experiences, gender dynamics in academia and other facets of identity in a “fishbowl” conversation on April 18. Read More

The Vanderbilt University rocket, New Ham, successfully flew to within 4 feet of its 4,500-foot altitude target to place first and collect the coveted Altitude Award in the 2023 NASA Student Launch competition. The team also earned a first-place award in the STEM Engagement category. Read More

Delivered through the School of Engineering, the online M.S. in computer science equips you with fundamental computer science knowledge and the critical thinking skills needed to become an innovative problem solver in today’s tech industry.  Read More

Delivered through Vanderbilt University’s School of Engineering, the online M.Eng. in engineering management prepares you to rise to leadership positions where you can drive impactful technological solutions and influence the engineers on your team to do the same. The program can be completed in as few as 12 months. Read More

Vanderbilt University has created the Future of Learning and Generative AI Initiative and appointed members of an advisory board. Both will center their efforts around scholarship and opportunities connected to the growing use of nascent artificial intelligence technologies.  Read More

Prompt engineering, the process of crafting high-quality inputs to generate high-quality outputs, is an increasingly vital skill as large language models like ChatGPT rise in popularity. Vanderbilt’s Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT course teaches learners the most effective patterns and approaches to writing inputs for the large language model. Read More

Vanderbilt has received funding from the National Science Foundation's Regional Innovation Engines program to develop a strategy for closed-cycle manufacturing to reduce waste and increase efficiencies across various sectors, including automotive, aerospace, energy, food and beverage, and materials in Tennessee and Kentucky. Read More

Vanderbilt University will serve as a core partner in the ATEMS-TN coalition being funded by the National Science Foundation’s Regional Innovation Engines program to help shape the future of mobility and usher in a new era of economic prosperity in Tennessee.  Read More

Vanderbilt University graduate and professional programs' placements in the 2023–24 U.S. News & World Report Graduate School rankings were released. Four of Vanderbilt's graduate and professional schools are in the top 20 of the U.S. News rankings.  Read More

The inaugural Mark Dalton Faculty Director of Experiential Learning in Aerospace Engineering is Amrutur "A.V.” Anilkumar. Anilkumar has served as the faculty adviser to Vanderbilt teams that have won numerous national and international aerospace engineering awards over two decades. Read More

The Department of Computer Science will host a showcase of student artwork co-created with artificial intelligence on Tuesday, May 2, from 3 to 5 p.m. The event will be at the fourth-floor Computer Science space at the Sony Building, 1400 18th Ave. S. Read More

Vanderbilt School of Engineering seniors have spent the 2022-23 academic year on multifaceted capstone projects that serve as a culminating academic experience. These design projects will be on display at Design Day 2023 on Monday, April 24, from 5 to 7 p.m.; the event is free and open to the public. Read More

Meet some members of the Class of 2023 who are pursuing unique and impactful paths with enthusiasm, intellect and a strong vision. Read More

Professor Josh Caldwell was awarded a MURI grant from Office of Naval Research that provides up to $1.5M per year for five years to study twist optics using so-called two-dimensional materials with defined crystal misorientations, which has the potential to lead to new laser sources, compact optical components for on-chip photonics, and electro-optics. Read More