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Engineers work on technique to improve cochlear implantation process
A new technique currently in testing at Vanderbilt could make cochlear implantation faster, safer and less invasive. If proven effective, the new technique could reduce surgery times from about two hours to as little as 20 minutes If proven effective, the new technique could reduce surgery times from about… Read MoreJun. 30, 2009
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Gokhale receives Distinguished Professor award from Construction Industry Institute
Sanjiv Gokhale, professor of the practice in civil engineering, is the recipient of the 2009 Distinguished Professor award by the Construction Industry Institute (CII). The award was created this year and will be presented at CII’s annual conference in July In 2009, CII created a new recognition for… Read MoreJun. 25, 2009
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New endowed chair honors Professor Peter Pintauro
Recognized for his work in the field of fuel cell membranes and electrochemical engineering, Professor Peter N. Pintauro, chair of the chemical and biomolecular engineering department, is the first holder the H. Eugene McBrayer Chair in Chemical Engineering in the Vanderbilt University School of Engineering. An event to… Read MoreJun. 22, 2009
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Vanderbilt software engineers, physicians pioneer an advanced sepsis detection and management system
When Jason Martin gives a talk about his research, he begins with the dramatic story of Mariana Bridi da Costa: The young Brazilian supermodel died from severe sepsis in January after amputation of both her hands and feet failed to stop its spread. Martin, who is a fellow in allergy,… Read MoreJun. 15, 2009
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Kosson receives international award at conference in France
David S. Kosson, chair of civil and environmental engineering, received the 2009 ISCOWA Award given by the International Society for the Environmental and Technical Implications of Construction with Alternative Materials at the WASCON meeting in Lyon, France June 5. The ISCOWA award is given to one individual every… Read MoreJun. 10, 2009
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Motorsports secures strong overall finish at Formula SAE competition in Michigan
Vanderbilt Motorsports secured a strong 26th place overall finish at this year’s Formula SAE competition held at Michigan International Speedway May 13-16. The event, organized by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), attracted over 90 registered teams from around the world, including colleges and universities from Austria, Singapore, Venezuela,… Read MoreJun. 1, 2009
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Dean Kenneth Galloway elected chairman of national board of engineering deans
Kenneth Galloway, dean of Vanderbilt’s School of Engineering, has been elected by his national peers to a two-year term as chair of the Engineering Deans Council Executive Board The Engineering Deans Council includes more than 300 deans of engineering across the United States and is one of the… Read MoreMay. 19, 2009
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Jansen to lead American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery
E. Duco Jansen, professor of Biomedical Engineering and Neurosurgery, recently was elected president of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery. The ASLMS is the world’s largest and preeminent scientific organization dedicated to promoting research, education and high standards of clinical care in the field of medical laser applications. Read MoreMay. 15, 2009
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ME Students receive awards at Senior Reception
Distinguished awards were presented May 7 to five seniors and three design teams at a reception hosted by the mechanical engineering department in honor of the department’s graduating seniors. More than 200 people, including seniors and their families, and the ME faculty attended the gala reception in Featheringill Hall’s Adams… Read MoreMay. 13, 2009
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Chancellor presents a Founder’s Medal to Arunan Skandarajah
The 2009 Founder’s Medalist for the School of Engineering is Arunan Skandarajah, who graduated May 8 at the top of the graduating class in the School of Engineering with a BE degree in biomedical engineering. Chancellor Nicholas Zeppos presented the medal to Skandarajah during Commencement ceremonies. A Harold… Read MoreMay. 12, 2009