The Wond’ry
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Vanderbilt-Army collaboration yields improved grappling hook for combat engineers
Three Vanderbilt engineering undergraduates and the U.S. Army’s Fort Campbell Eaglewerx Applied Tactical Center recently modified the Army’s current grapneler. Read MoreJul 25, 2024
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Tamara Baynham, BE’93: Finding Community, Advancing Innovation
Tamara Baynham, BE'93, an active, long-standing alumni leader across the university, including leadership roles as president of the Association of Vanderbilt Black Alumni, member of Vanderbilt Alumni Association Board and of the Engineering Board of Visitors, was inducted into the School of Engineering’s Academy of Distinguished Alumni in April. Read MoreJul 17, 2024
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Chancellor appoints advisory group to advance innovation ecosystem
The group will build upon existing work to leverage Vanderbilt-driven research and innovation to support local community needs, attract entrepreneurial talent and venture investment, and expand our city and region’s innovation capacity. They also will examine infrastructure needs, including dedicated physical space, programs for collaboration and how to foster a culture of innovation. Read MoreJun 4, 2024
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Commodore City: Vanderbilt and Nashville continue their collegial relationship into the next 150 years
From arts to athletics to education and innovation, Vanderbilt has been a driving force in helping shape an ever-evolving Nashville into a dynamic, world-influencing city. Read MoreMay 15, 2024
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Vanderbilt continues carbon neutral collaboration with Clearloop, supporting rural West Tennessee solar farm
Vanderbilt University will help expand access to clean energy in Brownsville, Tennessee, while further offsetting the institution’s carbon footprint—thanks to the second of three solar farms being developed through the university’s multiyear collaboration with Clearloop, a subsidiary of Silicon Ranch, an alumni-founded solar company based in Nashville. Read MoreApr 22, 2024
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WATCH: The Wond’ry builds a climate-positive future with Climate Innovation Accelerator
Led by the Wond’ry, Vanderbilt’s center for innovation, the Climate Innovation Accelerator is a first-of-its-kind Nashville initiative that engages an inclusive network of local universities, minority-owned/led small businesses, and nonprofits to advance the city’s leadership initiatives toward a climate-positive future. The second… Read MoreApr 19, 2024
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Graduate School recognizes excellence among students, faculty at Honors Banquet
The second annual Honors Banquet commemorated excellence in academics, leadership and innovation among Graduate School students and faculty. The banquet on March 18 honored and reflected on the remarkable achievements in research and creative expression from the more than 50 graduate programs and departments represented in the Graduate School. Read MoreApr 1, 2024
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Vanderbilt invests in research space to bolster faculty productivity
Construction projects represent more than $50 million of direct investment by the Office of the Provost and the Division of Administration to facilitate trans-institutional research and collaboration. Read MoreFeb 8, 2024
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CLASS OF 2024: Cambri Driskell uses personal challenges, faith, entrepreneurial spirit as inspiration for service
WATCH: See how Cambri Driskell turned personal challenges into motivation and empathy to help others. Read MoreJan 12, 2024
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Vanderbilt to host conversation with Gwyneth Paltrow Dec. 1
Oscar-winning actress, noted author, singer and entrepreneur Gwyneth Paltrow will discuss entrepreneurship and navigating barriers to fostering innovation in a conversation at Vanderbilt University on Friday, Dec. 1, at Blair School of Music’s Ingram Hall. The event is free and open to the Vanderbilt community. Read MoreNov 28, 2023
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CREST initiative gets grant to energize workforce development, economic growth through regional cross-sector collaborations
Vanderbilt's CREST Initiative unites regional partners to revolutionize workforce development in Tennessee and the Mid-south. The collaborative effort prioritizes economic growth, empowers the local workforce and paves the way for a more inclusive biotech future. Read MoreNov 20, 2023
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‘Nature’ conference on Bioengineering for Global Health seeks to foster “radical collaboration” that will make an impact on health disparities
Researchers from around the globe gathered for the inaugural Nature conference “Bioengineering for Global Health” at Vanderbilt University Nov. 13–15. Faculty members from the Department of Biomedical Engineering and editors from Nature Communications, Nature Biomedical Engineering and Nature Reviews Bioengineering led the organization of the conference. Read MoreNov 20, 2023
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Rachael Perrotta honored as 2024 Outstanding Senior; nine other nominees celebrated
See how the Class of 2024 Outstanding Senior Rachael Perrotta and the other nominees are using their talents and drive to make the world better! Read MoreNov 15, 2023
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Celebrate innovation, collaboration, creativity and curiosity at 2023 TN Maker Fest
The Wond’ry will host TN Maker Fest on Saturday, Oct. 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This free, family-friendly event will feature an incredible gathering of “makers” who will show off their hobbies, projects, experiments and creations. Read MoreSep 28, 2023
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Vanderbilt contributes civil engineering and operational expertise to Nashville mayor’s climate adaptation and resilience plan
Vanderbilt faculty and staff have been key contributors to a Climate Adaptation and Resilience Plan that was released by Metro Nashville on Sept. 19. Janey Camp, research professor of civil and environmental engineering, and Jaclyn Mothupi, director of social innovation at the Wond’ry, Vanderbilt’s Innovation Center, co-chaired the subcommittee on adaptation and resilience as part of Mayor John... Read MoreSep 21, 2023
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Registration open for inaugural Commodore Cup, a campus-wide sustainability challenge hosted by the Wond’ry
The Wond’ry, in collaboration with Clearloop and the Division of Administration, will host the inaugural Commodore Cup design challenge this September, with $10,000 worth of cash prizes up for grabs. Open to all students, staff, faculty and alumni, this year’s theme is sustainability. Applications close on Sept. 1 at midnight. Read MoreAug 29, 2023
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Vanderbilt’s Carol Ziegler named to Metro Nashville Board of Health
Nursing professor, registered nurse and family nurse practitioner Carol Ziegler was nominated to the Board of Health by Mayor John Cooper. Ziegler is also co-founder of the Climate, Health and Energy Equity lab and a member of the Vanderbilt Institute for Global Health. Read MoreAug 25, 2023
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‘Molecular Muse’ showcases artwork from Vanderbilt Institute for Infection, Immunology and Inflammation Artist-in-Residence program at Fine Arts Gallery
Undergraduate artists, biomedical researchers join forces to convey the power and promise of Vanderbilt research labs through visual art on display at the Fine Arts Gallery and throughout biomedical research spaces on campus through Nov. 17. Read MoreAug 23, 2023
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Wond’ry Book Swap is Sept. 6
To honor National Read a Book Day, the Wond’ry is hosting a book swap Sept. 6, from 4–6 p.m. Bring a book (or books!) that you’ve read and discover a new one to take home with you. Read MoreAug 22, 2023
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Wond’ry Quantum Studio introduces new course for quantum computing enthusiasts
Embark on a transformative journey into the realm of quantum computing with Vanderbilt's Wond’ry Quantum Studio. This eight-month quantum computing course begins in September. Read MoreAug 14, 2023