Research
Climate-smart jobs and clean economy topic of Smart Jobs Summit Feb. 28
Feb. 20, 2023—Climate change is a major driver of job creation in the Southeast and around the world. Vanderbilt University will host a discussion about the growth of the clean economy and smart jobs in the region on Tuesday, Feb. 28, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in the Student Life Center Board of Trust Room. The event,...
Students invited to volunteer for Clinton Global Initiative University and Day of Action service projects
Feb. 15, 2023—Vanderbilt University will serve as the host campus for the Clinton Global Initiative University annual meeting March 3–5, and Vanderbilt students are invited to volunteer. The gathering is an opportunity for students from around the world to collaborate with influential leaders, experts and innovators on solving humanity’s most pressing problems. As this year’s annual CGI U meeting will...
Clintons announce program for CGI U 2023 meeting at Vanderbilt University March 3–5
Feb. 3, 2023—With a theme of “Homecoming: Strengthening Community, Leadership and Action,” this year’s Clinton Global Initiative University meeting will tackle pressing global challenges, including climate change, reproductive rights for girls and women and protecting human rights and health equity. It will be the first in-person CGI U meeting in five years and will be at Vanderbilt...
New technique unlocks ancient history of climate and wildfires recorded in California cave rocks
Feb. 2, 2023—Posted by April Evans on Thursday, January 19, 2023 in News Story, Research. Data gained could help with fire activity predictions and environmental planning NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A newly developed technique is revealing how prehistoric climate change shaped fire activity in California. The new data suggest that increased climate whiplash—change between extreme wetness and dryness—occurred at the same time...
Vanderbilt shows largest presence yet at top global climate change conference
Feb. 1, 2023—A dynamic group of Vanderbilt scholars—all women—with expertise in engineering, earth sciences, sociology and storytelling took to a global stage by participating in one of the world’s most influential climate conferences. They came out with inspiration, information and connections to advance their work in mending and protecting the Earth. Leah Dundon, assistant professor of civil and...
Vanderbilt researcher receives $2.5 million NSF grant to establish Climate Leaders Academy
Sep. 26, 2022—Leah Dundon, research assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering, has been awarded a $2.5 million NSF grant to establish a Climate Leaders Academy at Vanderbilt that will support students learning about climate change from a range of perspectives and include participation at the annual United Nations climate change conferences, known as COPs. The Climate...
Vanderbilt University to host Clinton Global Initiative University annual meeting in 2023
Sep. 21, 2022—At the Clinton Global Initiative 2022 meeting in New York City today, Clinton Foundation Vice Chair Chelsea Clinton announced that Vanderbilt University will serve as the host campus for the Clinton Global Initiative University annual meeting on March 3–5, 2023. The gathering is an opportunity for students from around the world to collaborate with influential leaders, experts...
Vanderbilt computer science professor seeks to make existing car systems smarter as part of $6 million NSF grant
Aug. 3, 2022—Jonathan Sprinkle, a computer science professor at Vanderbilt University, is among seven principal investigators using a $6 million grant from the National Science Foundation to explore a new way to engineer cyber-physical systems (CPS). Examples of CPSs—which involve algorithms, networks and physical components—include smart power grids, implantable medical devices and transportation technology such as self-driving...
Engineering team looks at recycled glass to improve building materials, protect environment
Apr. 27, 2022—A Vanderbilt University professor and two undergraduate students in the School of Engineering are participating in an innovative research project that aims to use recycled glass to enhance building materials and infrastructure as well as reduce waste. Emily Zeller and Nicole Witherell Juniors Emily Zeller and Nicole Witherell, both civil engineering majors, and research adviser...
Vandenbergh named 2022 Carnegie Fellow to tackle polarization and climate change
Apr. 26, 2022—Vanderbilt University legal scholar Michael P. Vandenbergh has been named a 2022 Andrew Carnegie Fellow and has been awarded $200,000 to support his research into overcoming political polarization to address the causes of climate change and the issues it is creating. “As one of the nation’s leading thinkers in the field of environmental policy, Professor Vandenbergh’s work fundamentally challenges...