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  • Nashville Scene Innovations 2013: MOOC Synthesizer

    Nashville Scene Innovations 2013: MOOC Synthesizer

    Vanderbilt University seeks to be on the leading edge of the field with the opening of its Institute for Digital Learning. The institute will focus on developing massive open online courses as well as other digital learning platforms, which includes a partnership with Coursera. Doug Fisher, associate professor of computer… Read More

    Aug. 14, 2013

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    Professor designs safety device for stranded drivers

    Vanderbilt University seeks to be on the leading edge of the field with the opening of its Institute for Digital Learning. The institute will focus on developing massive open online courses as well as other digital learning platforms, which includes a partnership with Coursera. Doug Fisher, associate professor of computer… Read More

    Aug. 13, 2013

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    Students must stay to better workforce

    Vanderbilt University seeks to be on the leading edge of the field with the opening of its Institute for Digital Learning. The institute will focus on developing massive open online courses as well as other digital learning platforms, which includes a partnership with Coursera. Doug Fisher, associate professor of computer… Read More

    Aug. 9, 2013

  • Robot uses steerable needles to treat brain clots

    Robot uses steerable needles to treat brain clots

    Professor Robert Webster and his team have developed a new image-guided surgical system that uses steerable needles to essentially suck out clots. Watch a video demo of the system in action and read the full story. Read More

    Aug. 8, 2013

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    Engineers, designers show off creativity at Make-a-Thon

    Vanderbilt University seeks to be on the leading edge of the field with the opening of its Institute for Digital Learning. The institute will focus on developing massive open online courses as well as other digital learning platforms, which includes a partnership with Coursera. Doug Fisher, associate professor of computer… Read More

    Aug. 7, 2013

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    Size matters in nanocrystals’ ability to adsorb/release gases

    Vanderbilt University seeks to be on the leading edge of the field with the opening of its Institute for Digital Learning. The institute will focus on developing massive open online courses as well as other digital learning platforms, which includes a partnership with Coursera. Doug Fisher, associate professor of computer… Read More

    Aug. 6, 2013

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    Vanderbilt engineering grad student wins NASA fellowship

    Vanderbilt University seeks to be on the leading edge of the field with the opening of its Institute for Digital Learning. The institute will focus on developing massive open online courses as well as other digital learning platforms, which includes a partnership with Coursera. Doug Fisher, associate professor of computer… Read More

    Aug. 5, 2013

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    Nautilus: Team’s tiny robot called medical science ‘breakthrough’

    Vanderbilt University seeks to be on the leading edge of the field with the opening of its Institute for Digital Learning. The institute will focus on developing massive open online courses as well as other digital learning platforms, which includes a partnership with Coursera. Doug Fisher, associate professor of computer… Read More

    Aug. 2, 2013

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    Students to design smartphone of the future at Music City Make-a-Thon

    Vanderbilt University seeks to be on the leading edge of the field with the opening of its Institute for Digital Learning. The institute will focus on developing massive open online courses as well as other digital learning platforms, which includes a partnership with Coursera. Doug Fisher, associate professor of computer… Read More

    Aug. 2, 2013

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    Tracie Prater emerges as space leader with selection into International Astronautical Federation program

    Vanderbilt University seeks to be on the leading edge of the field with the opening of its Institute for Digital Learning. The institute will focus on developing massive open online courses as well as other digital learning platforms, which includes a partnership with Coursera. Doug Fisher, associate professor of computer… Read More

    Aug. 1, 2013