Chemical And Biomolecular Engineering

  • Vanderbilt University

    Advanced material analysis focus of ME grad student’s 2 weeks at national labs

    A mechanical engineering Ph.D. student will spend two weeks using some the most advanced X-ray and neutron equipment in the world and learning the techniques from top experts. Marm Dixit was among 60 graduate students selected for the 2017 National School on Neutron and X-ray Scattering. As a part… Read More

    Jul. 18, 2017

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    PhD student wins summer grant to study potential vaccine for pediatric neuroblastoma

    A grant from cancer research nonprofit Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation is allowing a Vanderbilt chemical engineering doctoral student to advance his research on a potential vaccine against pediatric neuroblastoma. Kyle Garland is spending his summer on a project titled Immunotherapeutic Targeting of the STING Pathway to Combat Neuroblastoma. He’s working… Read More

    Jul. 5, 2017

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    Outstanding graduates recognized at 2017 Commencement Reception

    Awards and honors were presented by Dean Philippe Fauchet May 11, 2017, to seniors at the School of Engineering’s annual Commencement Reception. Duncan Matthew Morgan, from Woodstock, Georgia, is Founder’s Medalist for the School of Engineering and is graduating with a bachelor of engineering in… Read More

    May. 11, 2017

  • Dean presents 2017 engineering faculty, staff awards

    Dean presents 2017 engineering faculty, staff awards

    The School of Engineering recognized faculty and staff members for their exemplary research, teaching, and professional service during the 2016-2017 academic year. At the final faculty meeting of the year, Dean Philippe Fauchet announced faculty promotions, recognized emeritus professors, and he presented four annual awards during a reception following the… Read More

    May. 10, 2017

  • Vanderbilt University

    Design Day serves up a feast of ingenuity

    One corner of Design Day 2017, with an over-under materials handling system designed for Nissan. (John Russell/Vanderbilt University) The School of Engineering’s annual Design Day is a banquet of innovation, problem-solving, teamwork, and design thinking at work. The 2017 event – a mashup of a sophisticated science fair and electronics show… Read More

    Apr. 28, 2017

  • Professor John Wilson

    Engineering researcher wins Stand Up to Cancer award for ‘smart’ nanoparticles

    John Wilson, assistant professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering and of Biomedical Engineering, has received an Innovative Research Grant from Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C). (photo by John Russell) An assistant professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering and of Biomedical Engineering has received an Innovative Research Grant from… Read More

    Apr. 4, 2017

  • Vanderbilt University

    Design Day on April 24 follows two semesters of collaboration

    For engineering and computer science seniors, Design Day is the culmination of two semesters spent tackling design challenges from sponsors with real design needs. For the larger Vanderbilt community and the general public, it is a chance to be wowed. This year’s showcase is Monday, April 24, from 3-6 p.m. Read More

    Apr. 3, 2017

  • Vanderbilt University

    Flying saucer’ quantum dots hold secret to better, brighter lasers

    This computer-generated model shows the spherical core of the quantum dot nanoparticle (in red) along with the ‘flying saucer’ shape of the outer shell (in yellow). The tension in the core induced by the shell affects the electronic states and lowers the energy threshold required to trigger the… Read More

    Mar. 21, 2017

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    Vanderbilt among nation’s top graduate and professional schools

    Vanderbilt University remains firmly positioned among the nation’s top graduate and professional schools in the latest U.S. News & World Report “Best Graduate School” rankings. U.S. News published new rankings March 14 for business, education, engineering, law, medicine and nursing schools. U.S. News & World Report rankings… Read More

    Mar. 14, 2017

  • Vanderbilt University

    Getting to the root of STEM challenges: Vanderbilt’s Women in STEM day is March 21

    Author who shed light on ‘hidden’ women in science to headline event Rachel Swaby wrote a book about 52 women who persisted despite obstacles to become scientists that changed history because the author wanted better profiles of women in science, technology, engineering and math professions. Rachel Swaby “If we all… Read More

    Mar. 3, 2017