Civil And Environmental Engineering
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The ‘shine’ in gold particles has a new use – finding defects
That glint of gold has always captured our eyes, but now the precious metal has a new use – finding defects in 3D printing. Vanderbilt researchers have developed a technique for gold to actually ‘shine’ inside 3D printed parts to highlight any problems. “This is one of the first applications… Read MoreJul. 11, 2018
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Researchers find political leaning influences city water policies as strongly as climate
A team that includes Vanderbilt engineering researchers has found urban water conservation policies are reflecting the nation’s political polarization. A new, interdisciplinary report demonstrates a city’s water ordinances can be as much related to whether it leans left or right as to whether the climate is wet or dry. Read MoreJun. 20, 2018
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‘Making Nashville Living Building Ready’ event June 21 in Featheringill Hall
The Living Building Challenge is described as a “philosophy, certification and advocacy tool for projects to become truly regenerative.” The second in a local series of focused discussions about the Living Building Challenge is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 21, in the Jacobs Believed in… Read MoreJun. 14, 2018
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Grad student wins first place in DOE nuclear R&D competition
Brandon Chisholm, a doctoral student in environmental engineering, has received a first place prize in the U.S. Department of Energy’s 2018 Innovations in Nuclear Technology Research and Development competition. Chisholm’s award is in the energy policy category, and his award-winning research paper, “Preliminary Risk Assessment of a Generalized Molten Salt… Read MoreJun. 8, 2018
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American Nuclear Society honors Frank Parker with W. Bennett Lewis Award
Frank L. Parker, Distinguished Professor of Environmental and Water Resources Engineering, Emeritus, has been unanimously chosen to receive the 2018 W. Bennett Lewis Award for Sustainable Energy and Development from the American Nuclear Society at its November conference in Orlando, Florida. The award recognizes those who have made major lifetime… Read MoreJun. 6, 2018
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New TIPs efforts in geospatial research and heritage preservation tap engineering faculty
Engineering faculty members will play key roles in two new university-wide interdisciplinary initiatives as well as help develop a Vanderbilt University institute of data science. The efforts are among the newest round of grants made through the $50 million Trans-Institutional Programs initiative, now in its fourth year. In all,… Read MoreMay. 30, 2018
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Outstanding graduates recognized at 2018 Commencement Reception
Awards and honors were presented by Dean Philippe Fauchet May 10, 2018, to seniors at the School of Engineering’s annual Commencement Reception. Crystal Marie Loehman, from Downers Grove, Illinois, is the recipient of the 2018 Founder’s Medal for the School of Engineering. She graduated May 11 with a bachelor of… Read MoreMay. 10, 2018
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2018 senior design project winners announced
READ MORE: With innovation in abundance, Design Day dazzles April 27, 2018 More than 60 capstone engineering projects were on display at the Student Life Center for the school’s annual showcase – Design Day – on April 23. Judges selected the following winners: Design Day 2018 (John Russell/Vanderbilt) The… Read MoreMay. 10, 2018
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Dean presents 2017-2018 faculty, staff and student research awards
Dean Philippe Fauchet announced May 8 the promotions of seven engineering faculty members at the final faculty meeting of the 2017-2018 academic year and presented four awards at a reception following the meeting. Five faculty members have been promoted to the rank of professor: Aniruddha Gokhale, computer science and computer… Read MoreMay. 8, 2018
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Engineering students anchor 2017-18 NCAA championship bowling team
Vanderbilt clinched the 2017-2018 NCAA Championship in April. Ariana Perez, a graduating chemical and biomolecular engineering major (front left), was one of four engineering students on the team. (Photo: Vanderbilt Athletics) It’s got math, physics, logic, precision and a nice slice of art. No surprise, then, that engineering students comprised… Read MoreMay. 7, 2018