Brenda Ellis
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School of Engineering welcomes the Wond’ry, collaboration with the Owen School
The Wond’ry (Vanderbilt University) Effective July 1, the Wond’ry was integrated into the School of Engineering, expanding access to valuable innovation resources. As part of this realignment, entrepreneurship efforts have transitioned to the Owen School, where a dedicated team is set to bring those innovations to market. “We are investing… Read MoreJul. 9, 2025
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Vanderbilt Rocket Team perfects extraterrestrial lander for data collection and RF transmission
The rocket team representing the Vanderbilt Aerospace Design Laboratory (VADL) attempted a very challenging payload deployment and landing sequence (video) for the 2025 NASA University Student Launch Competition May 4 at Bragg Farms, just north of NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama. … Read MoreJun. 17, 2025
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Engineering professor Todd Giorgio shines in Omaha duathlon and eyes world championship for Team USA in Abu Dhabi
Second from left: Biomedical Engineering Professor Todd Giorgio finished second in the 2025 Multisport National Championships June 8, 2025, in Omaha. He is competing in the world championship for Team USA later this month in Spain. Todd Giorgio finished second in the 2025 Multisport National Championships June… Read MoreJun. 9, 2025
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Five engineering professors are Innovation Catalyst Fund awardees
Left to right, engineering faculty awardees are Scott Guelcher, Shihong Lin, Anita Mahadevan-Jansen, Meiyi Ma, Nabil Simaan Vanderbilt has announced eleven awardees in the latest round of its Innovation Catalyst Fund, an initiative that supports translational research that has promising commercial potential. Five engineering professors received awards in the… Read MoreJun. 6, 2025
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Vanderbilt civil engineering, Institute for Software Integrated Systems collaborate with global transportation company to advance mobility solutions on I-24 Motion
Vanderbilt University and Cintra, a Ferrovial company, along with the NextMove by Cintra team, are collaborating on an exciting project centered on I-24 MOTION, the Tennessee Department of Transportation’s Mobility Technology Interstate Observation Network, located in Nashville, Tenn. Dan Work The project is being led by Dan Work, professor… Read MoreJun. 2, 2025
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André Churchwell honored with portrait unveiling
André L. Churchwell, MD, was honored with a portrait on May 6 in recognition of his three decades of service at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Joining him at the event were honored guests: his grandchildren, Victor Evans Jr., age 4, and Julia Elizabeth Evans, age 2. André L. Churchwell, MD,… Read MoreMay. 20, 2025
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Engineering School bestows honors on 2025 graduating seniors
Dean Krish Roy presented awards and honors on May 8 to 30 seniors at the School of Engineering’s 2025 Commencement reception. Earlier, the School of Engineering’s Founder’s Medalist was recognized at Graduates Day, and the Banner Bearer will play an honorary role in the Vanderbilt Commencement ceremony, May 9. Grace… Read MoreMay. 8, 2025
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Young students get a daylong VIEWE of Vanderbilt engineering
A hands-on view of engineering drew almost 100 young women in middle and high school from Tennessee and Illinois to Vanderbilt University on a sunny spring Saturday to explore an interest in engineering majors. The School of Engineering’s inaugural Vanderbilt Inspiring Emerging Women in Engineering Summit (VIEWE), held on… Read MoreMay. 7, 2025
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Engineering faculty, staff and student awards announced at spring 2025 reception
Krish Roy, Bruce and Bridgitt Evans Dean of Engineering, announced 20 awards at a May 6 reception following the final School of Engineering faculty meeting of the 2024-2025 academic year. Vanderbilt University also announced spring award winners during the May 1 Faculty Senate meeting and a reception followed. Engineering faculty… Read MoreMay. 6, 2025
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Software coders hate in-person interruptions, but physiological stress measures tell a different story
It’s an intimidating prospect to interrupt a software engineer who has achieved a flow state — someone who is completely focused and absorbed in the task at hand. Like anyone, it takes time for coders to reengage in their work, meaning interruptions from bosses, co-workers, and email and messaging… Read MoreApr. 28, 2025