Brenda Ellis

As the demand for cutting-edge technology and a highly skilled engineering workforce grows, sustained federal investment in engineering research and education is more important than ever. “At Vanderbilt School of Engineering alone, we currently have almost 700 students and trainees—the future of America’s workforce—who are making transformative impact to science… Read More

Robert W. Pitz, professor of mechanical engineering, has received a 2025 Sustained Service Award from the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA). The award recognizes sustained, significant service and contributions to AIAA by members of the Institute. Robert Pitz The award winners have made contributions at the local section… Read More

Christos Constantinidis, Stevenson Chair and Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Neuroscience, has been appointed associate director of the Vanderbilt Brain Institute (VBI). The VBI is dedicated to advancing scientific knowledge and driving groundbreaking discoveries in brain research through fostering research activities across the institution. Founded in 1999, VBI… Read More

Two engineering professors are awardees in the latest round of Vanderbilt University’s Innovation Catalyst Fund, an initiative that supports translational research that has promising commercial potential. • Scott Guelcher, professor of chemical, biomolecular and biomedical engineering, for Preclinical Testing of Resorbable Surgical Mesh. • John Wikswo, University… Read More

By Craig Boerner Vanderbilt researchers are using BIHF — a Biofidelic Instrumented Head Form — to study the impact of blast exposures in the military, an idea that could translate to research in other areas, including contact sports such as football and hockey. Soldiers often come away from routine training… Read More

Vanderbilt engineering students will showcase their ingenuity through some challenging–but fun–competitions and events during National Engineers Week February 17-22, 2025. All events will take place in Featheringill Hall’s Adams Atrium. The Engineering Council pulls the week together each year with help from student organizations. This year, sponsoring organizations include Engineers… Read More

The School of Engineering’s Assistant Dean for Design joins a new cohort of 10 Immersion Faculty Fellows who are supported by Undergraduate Education in the Office of the Provost. The fellows represent each of the university’s 10 schools and colleges and will elevate Immersion Vanderbilt, now in its third year… Read More

Two-year-old Ronnie waves and drives a red toy car slowly forward with help from his mom. JoJo gets his car the day before his second birthday, while eight-year-old Olive shows off her new wheels to an adoring crowd of engineering and occupational therapy students. Ronnie and his mother test drive… Read More

Sam Altman, the visionary CEO of OpenAI and one of the most influential figures in artificial intelligence, is set to deliver the opening keynote at the 2025 Vanderbilt Summit on Modern Conflict and Emerging Threats. His highly anticipated address will take place on the morning of April 10, 2025, at Vanderbilt… Read More

As Vanderbilt University continues to partner with the Palm Beach region to explore the potential for a campus in West Palm Beach, the university released artist renderings of its planned West Palm Beach Campus. The renderings offer a preview of its vision to create a vibrant graduate school that focuses… Read More