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  • Vanderbilt University

    Professors Jansen: A story of life, love and research

      He is tall and lanky with the broad features typical of a Netherlander; she is diminutive and refined, reflecting her East Indian heritage. But with all of their differences, one would be hard pressed to find a more complementary couple than Duco and Anita Mahadevan-Jansen. “You couldn’t find two… Read More

    Jun. 18, 2008

  • Vanderbilt University

    Three VUSE faculty receive tenure

    Three Vanderbilt School of Engineering faculty members have been promoted to associate professor with tenure.  The promotions were confirmed by the Board of Trust at its spring meeting May 15-16. They are Mark Does, associate professor of biomedical engineering; Michael Miga, associate professor of biomedical engineering; and Greg Walker, associate… Read More

    Jun. 16, 2008

  • Vanderbilt University

    Vandy Aerospace Club gets big lift from launch win

          Vanderbilt’s Aerospace Club recently won a prestigious altitude contest when its rocket reached a height of 5,264 feet at a launch contest held in late April at a north Alabama farm. “The corn growing in that field will never taste as sweet as the success of… Read More

    Jun. 2, 2008

  • Vanderbilt University

    Former Professor Peter A. Krenkel dies in Nevada

    Peter A. Krenkel, who taught environmental and water resources engineering (EVRE) at Vanderbilt from 1959 to 1973, died June 1 at his home in Reno, Nevada, of a brain tumor. He was 78. Krenkel was a well recognized expert in the field of environmental engineering and was an author and… Read More

    Jun. 2, 2008

  • Vanderbilt University

    Former Vandy star, CE graduate dies at 71

      William B. “Boyce” Smith, Jr., 71, who played quarterback at Vanderbilt before becoming a National Football League referee and head of a steel company, passed away June 10 after a lengthy illness. Smith, who graduated with a degree in civil engineering, arrived at Vanderbilt without a scholarship during… Read More

    Jun. 2, 2008

  • Vanderbilt University

    Alum named Tennessee’s Outstanding Engineer of the Year

      Steven C. Lane Stephen C. Lane, PE, DEE, has been named Outstanding Engineer of the Year  by the Nashville chapter of the Tennessee Society of Professional Engineers (TSPE). Lane, executive vice president of Smith Seckman Reid (SSR), received a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and a master’s… Read More

    May. 20, 2008

  • Vanderbilt University

    Robert E. Stammer receives ITE appointment

      Robert E. Stammer Jr, P.E., associate professor of civil engineering, has been elected an International Director of the Institute of Transportation Engineers at the Southern District meeting in Charleston, S.C. in April. Stammer will serve a three-year term, 2009-2012, on ITE’s International Board of Directors representing the Southern… Read More

    May. 19, 2008

  • Vanderbilt University

    Vanderbilt Formula SAE team focuses on race car’s engine intake system

    The Vanderbilt Motorsports team surpassed last year’s scores in four of eight categories at the 2008 Formula SAE event May 14-18 in Michigan. Despite gains in design and cost of its mini open-wheel race car and a strong showing in dynamic skidpad and autocross events, the Motorsports team placed overall… Read More

    May. 14, 2008

  • Vanderbilt University

    Engineering recognizes exemplary faculty, staff

    Vanderbilt School of Engineering Dean Kenneth F. Galloway presented three awards to faculty and staff members for their achievements in research, teaching and professional service during the 2007-08 academic year. The awards were given during a May 6 ceremony at Featheringill Hall. Four faculty members attained emeritus status and were… Read More

    May. 14, 2008

  • Vanderbilt University

    Four faculty members attain emeritus status

    Four retiring engineering faculty members will be recognized during Vanderbilt’s May 9 commencement ceremony when the university honors their years of service and bestows on them the title of emeritus faculty. Thomas Harris, Paul King, Karl Schnelle and Richard Schiavi were also recognized May 6 during a School of Engineering… Read More

    May. 9, 2008