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Chancellor presents a Founder’s Medal to Arunan Skandarajah
May. 12, 2009—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 Stirling Vanderbilt Scholar, Skandarajah has worked...
Outstanding graduates recognized at 2009 Commencement Reception
May. 11, 2009—A reception to honor 43 engineering graduates for their outstanding scholarship was held May 7. The graduates and their friends and families gathered at the University Club for an awards ceremony and a buffet meal. Charreau Sieanna Bell received the Dean’s Award for Outstanding Service, which is given to the graduating senior who has shown...
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Engineering faculty promoted; annual awards presented
May. 5, 2009—Dean Kenneth F. Galloway announced the promotions of three engineering faculty members at a May 5 reception after the final faculty meeting of the 2008-2009 academic year. Computer science and computer engineering professor Xenofon Koutsoukos has been promoted to associate professor with tenure. Biomedical engineering professor Anita Mahadevan-Jansen has been promoted to full professor. Electrical...
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Three of four new Board of Trust members have ties to School of Engineering
May. 2, 2009—Two Vanderbilt alumni and a graduating Chancellor’s Scholar – all having ties to the School of Engineering – are the newest members of the Vanderbilt Board of Trust. During its May 1 meeting, the board elected Lee M. Bass, a Vanderbilt parent; Bruce R. Evans and William W. Featheringill to five-year terms. Ayo Ositelu will...
Vanderbilt engineers play key role in new DOE energy frontier research center
Apr. 29, 2009— A team of Vanderbilt engineers will play a key role in a new federal effort to significantly improve our understanding of how gases and liquids interact with solid surfaces – basic studies that have potential applications ranging from better batteries to more efficient methods for converting solar and electrical energy into fuel, improved fuel...
Sandra Cochran is Cracker Barrel EVP, CFO
Apr. 24, 2009—Sandra B. Cochran has been named executive vice president and chief financial officer of Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. by its board of directors. Cochran will have responsibility for all aspects of the company’s finance, accounting, strategic planning, investor relations and information services functions. She will report to chairman, president and chief executive officer...
Engineering graduate program rises in 2010 US News & World Report’s rankings
Apr. 23, 2009—Vanderbilt’s School of Engineering graduate program improved three positions to No. 39 in annual rankings by U.S. News & World Report. The 2010 annual graduate program rankings were released today. The School ranks ahead of Yale and Washington University in St. Louis and just behind Duke and Virginia. MIT was ranked No. 1. The professional...
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Schrimpf receives Harvie Branscomb Distinguished Professor Award
Apr. 20, 2009—Ronald D. Schrimpf, professor of electrical engineering and professor of computer engineering, received The Harvie Branscomb Distinguished Professor Award April 17 at the spring faculty senate. The Branscomb Award is for distinguished accomplishments at furthering the aims of Vanderbilt University. The winner receives a cash award of $2,500, an engraved silver tray, and official...