Biomedical Engineering
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School bestows honors on 2013 graduating seniors
Awards and honors were presented by Dean Philippe Fauchet May 9 to 36 seniors at the School of Engineering’s annual Commencement Reception. Northcutt Curtis George Northcutt, from Lexington, Ky., is the recipient of the 2013 Founder’s Medal for the School of Engineering. He is graduating with a bachelor of science… Read MoreMay. 10, 2013
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School of Engineering rewards exemplary faculty, staff service
The School of Engineering recognized faculty and staff members for their exemplary research, teaching, and professional service during the 2013 academic year. Dean Philippe Fauchet presented the annual awards during a reception May 7 in Featheringill Hall. The Edward J. White Engineering Faculty Award for Excellence in Service was presented… Read MoreMay. 7, 2013
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John Wikswo at TEDx Nashville
Using the tools of physics, chemistry, engineering, physiology and molecular biology, researchers are exploring the unfathomable complexity that affects our development and growth and individual responses to disease, drugs, and aging. Read MoreMay. 6, 2013
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Seniors’ smart car seat could prevent child deaths
A reporter interviews senior Chelsea Stowell about the car seat project. Vanderbilt engineering students are working to prevent children from being left alone in hot cars by creating a ‘smart’ car seat. As part of a senior design project, six students invented the “Kidsense Car Seat.” It is powered… Read MoreMay. 2, 2013
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New computer speeds clinical data collection
Software engineer Jay Cowan with the new computer, called a data warehouse appliance, that is helping Vanderbilt scientists more quickly search, filter, analyze and annotate the de-identified medical records of approximately 2 million patients. (photo by Joe Howell) Tucked in a data center in the… Read MoreApr. 26, 2013
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Engineering claims 6 of 10 best-paying master’s degrees
Six of 10 best-paying master’s degrees are in engineering, according to an article published today on monster.com. A master’s in electrical engineering is no. 1, edging out a master’s in finance. In the article, Katie Bardaro, lead analyst at PayScale.com, says many of the top-paying master’s degrees are in technical… Read MoreApr. 22, 2013
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Students win ‘TechVenture Challenge’ with faculty idea
A strategy for commercializing a wireless electrocardiogram (ECG) has won top honors at this year’s TechVenture Challenge. Now in its third year, the Vanderbilt University initiative teaches students how to turn patented ideas developed by Vanderbilt faculty members into marketable products. The winning presentation pitched InvisionHeart, a smart health care… Read MoreApr. 18, 2013
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Doctoral student awarded Whitaker International Summer Program grant
Spencer Crowder Biomedical graduate student Spencer Crowder has been awarded the highly-competitive Whitaker International Summer Program grant to begin his post-doctoral research in the United Kingdom. The program provides bioengineers and biomedical engineering students from the United States funding to undertake a self-designed overseas project that will… Read MoreApr. 15, 2013
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Design experience counts for engineering seniors and their clients
Engineering seniors have spent two semesters tackling design challenges from actual clients with real design needs. The results of their design projects will be featured at Senior Design Day 2013, an annual School of Engineering event, Friday, April 19, 3-5 p.m. in Featheringill Hall. Corporate sponsors this year include Camgian… Read MoreApr. 9, 2013
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April 10 Boot Camp for aspiring Vanderbilt entrepreneurs
Aspiring Vanderbilt entreprenuers – professional students, graduate students, post-docs, faculty and staff – can test their ideas at Entrepreneur Boot Camp April 10, 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the Cool Springs Life Sciences Center. The inaugural boot camp is designed for Vanderbilt participants who will meet legal experts,… Read MoreMar. 20, 2013