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Krishnendu Roy
Esteemed biomedical engineer Krishnendu "Krish" Roy joined Vanderbilt in the fall of 2023 as the Bruce and Bridgitt Evans Dean of Engineering and University Distinguished Professor. "My goal is to ensure that Vanderbilt School of Engineering is a diverse, inclusive and equitable place that has a profound impact on the advancement of society and the human condition, locally and globally, and that it trains the most impactful engineering leaders of the future."
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In response to the market demand for an increasingly specialized workforce, Vanderbilt University School of Engineering has launched initiatives in developing customized learning materials for employee training via online or in-person programs across numerous engineering fields. We work with industry partners to develop best-in-class programs to address unique organizational needs with the aim of helping recruit, foster, retain and further develop talent.
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Congratulations to Vanderbilt University School of Engineering Professor Douglas Schmidt, an internationally renowned computer scientist, on his confirmation by the U.S. Senate as Director of Operational Test and Evaluation for the U.S. Department of Defense.
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🌟 10 Vanderbilt Engineering students participated in the @tlsamp_utk conference hosted at @tntechuniversity last week, and 3 won awards! 🎉🔬 The talented team showcased 4 posters and 3 oral presentations.
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The National Science Foundation (NSF)'s Smart and Connected Communities organization is holding its Principal Investigator's meeting at Vanderbilt University this week, marking the first time the group has met outside of Washington D.C. Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell delivered opening remarks, following a welcome from VU Provost, Cybele Raver, and Dean Krishnendu Roy.