VIDA
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Dancing with the ’Dores set for Nov. 17
The annual Dancing with the ’Dores showcase is scheduled from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 17, in Sarratt Cinema. The event will feature performances by Vida Latin Dance and the campus a cappella groups Harmonic Notion and Melanated. Read MoreNov 7, 2019
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Hinkel named Postdoc of the Year at annual symposium; Disney named Mentor of the Year
Postdoctoral scholar Natalie Hinkel has been named Postdoc of the Year by the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs for her exceptional scholarship. Assistant Professor of Psychology Anita Disney was honored as Mentor of the Year at the 12th annual Vanderbilt Postdoctoral Association Symposium April 12. Read MoreApr 25, 2018
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Planets orbiting TRAPPIST-1 star provide clues to the nature of habitable worlds
The newly discovered planets appear to have too much water to sustain life but provide hints at what sorts of planets might do so. Read MoreMar 20, 2018
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Stassun appointed to A&S administrative role
Keivan Stassun, professor of astronomy, has been named senior associate dean for graduate education and research for the College of Arts and Science, Dean Lauren Benton announced. Read MoreJul 20, 2015
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A brighter method for measuring the surface gravity of distant stars
Astronomers have found a clever new way to slice and dice the flickering light from a distant star in a way that reveals the strength of gravity on its surface. Read MoreAug 21, 2013
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Discovery of the smallest exoplanets: The Barnard’s star connection
The smallest exoplanets yet discovered orbit a dwarf star almost identical to Barnard’s star, one of the Sun’s nearest neighbors. The similarity helped the astronomers calculate the size of the distant planets. Read MoreJan 11, 2012