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Partnership with sustainable Sterling Ranch offers research from the ground up
At the Sterling Ranch groundbreaking were, from left: Clark Murray (BS ’13), Scott Trench (BS ’13), Professor Lori Troxel, Carlton Jester (BE ’17), Alexander Macklis (BE ’16), and Brock Smethills (BE ‘13). A Vanderbilt University alumnus and his family broke ground this month on a 21st century… Read MoreJun. 29, 2015
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Ten cross-disciplinary projects with engineering collaborators win TIPs funding
Ten of 17 cross-disciplinary projects selected for the initial set of awards from Vanderbilt’s new Trans-Institutional Program (TIPs) initiative include 23 School of Engineering collaborators. Philippe Fauchet “These projects represent a broad range of research and teaching, and I’m happy so many engineers are working in such varied fields. Forging… Read MoreJun. 23, 2015
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Computer science Ph.D. breaks decades-old coding problem for coalition formation
Recent Vanderbilt computer science Ph.D. Sayan Sen cracked a decades-old coding problem. (Heidi Hall/Vanderbilt University) A newly minted Vanderbilt University computer science Ph.D. combined characteristics of ant colonies and superheated metals to break a decades-old coding problem. Sayan Sen’s results have potential applications in a field that… Read MoreJun. 22, 2015
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New nanoparticle enhances success rate of coronary artery bypass grafts
Illustration shows “nanopolyplex” delivery of a peptide into a surface leg vein prior to bypass grafting. The peptide inhibits a signaling pathway that drives proliferation of cells in the inner lining of the blood vessel, a process known as intimal hyperplasia (IH). As shown at… Read MoreJun. 19, 2015
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Lack of minorities in STEM focus of Vanderbilt summit
Panelists discuss cultural and structural barriers to the advancement of people of color in the STEM fields. (Image provided) African Americans are one of the most underrepresented racial groups in engineering faculty positions, and mentorship programs have done little to remedy that dire statistic. Read MoreJun. 11, 2015
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Vanderbilt researcher’s look at fatty liver disease hits home with dad’s diagnosis
Jamey Young, assistant professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering at Vanderbilt University. Some people may be overweight their whole lives and never suffer from nonalcoholic fatty liver disease’s most deadly effects – diabetes, cirrhosis, liver cancer and organ failure. Jamey Young, assistant professor of chemical and biomolecular… Read MoreJun. 9, 2015
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VU’s more specific drought-measuring tool could help shape policy
(Photo courtesy NOAA) A more specific drought-measuring formula created by a group of Vanderbilt University environmental engineers could have implications for emergency planning, federal relief payouts and drought mitigation efforts. With California’s record drought sending the state and farmers to the bargaining table over water,… Read MoreMay. 26, 2015
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How long will Nashville’s boom last? VUSE symposium seeks answer
Hank Harris, left, and Seth Butler on a panel Thursday at the Vanderbilt University School of Engineering on Thursday. (Heidi Hall/Vanderbilt University) The CEO of one of the nation’s largest construction management consulting firms said Thursday he’s bullish on the nation’s building boom lasting another 3-5 years,… Read MoreMay. 21, 2015
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Q&A: Top Boeing engineer, Vandy alum lauds aerospace club for wins
Vanderbilt Aerospace Club members recover their rocket at the launch day competition that took place on April 11 at Bragg Farms in Toney, Alabama, near NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville. (Courtesy of Vanderbilt Aerospace Club) Paul Turczynski graduated Vanderbilt University in 1990 with… Read MoreMay. 15, 2015
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Aerospace Club wins NASA’s Student Launch Challenge for third year in row
(L-R standing) Chris Lyne, Dexter Watkins, Fred Folz, Cameron Ridgewell, Ben Gasser, Robin Midgett, Andrew Voss, Brian Lawson, Alex Goodman (L-R sitting) Jacob Moore, Pranav Kumar, Mitchell Masia, William Emfinger and Conner Caldwell. (Courtesy of the Aerospace Club) For the third year in a row, the… Read MoreMay. 13, 2015