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When we teach Design Thinking at the Wond’ry, participants are often surprised to learn that the first phase of the process is empathy. We can see the puzzled looks: Why not start with ideation or problem definition? That confusion turns into genuine perplexity when we explain that empathy, though it… Read More

In September, members of Vanderbilt University and Nissan North America gathered for a dynamic showcase at Vanderbilt University’s Student Life Center. The event highlighted the collaborative work over the past year between Vanderbilt and Nissan. Vanderbilt-Nissan Collaboration Showcase. The Wond’ry team, represented by David A. Owens, PhD, Evans Family… Read More

In the world of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), racial diversity remains an elusive goal despite decades of efforts aimed at increasing representation. Dr. Ebony O. McGee, a leading expert on race and structural racism within the traditional STEM ecosystem, is on a mission to change this narrative. Supported… Read More

The Wond’ry hosted an inspiring Fireside Chat featuring NFL Super Bowl champion and bestselling author Michael Oher, moderated by Joanna Moss from Team Arthur Brooks. Michael Oher’s journey from the Memphis housing projects to NFL glory is well-known, but his story extends… Read More

Vanderbilt alumnus Matthew Ingram has joined forces with his wife’s family in their mission to expand their chocolate venture, Chocolatepeque. Originating from a small village in Honduras, this enterprise is now actively expanding into the United States market, underpinned by a vision to scale the business while maintaining its… Read More

VUMC employee headshots on December 6, 2021. Photos by Donn Jones/Vanderbilt University Medical Center Great Neck, NY – Traditional AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) devices have long been a lifeline for individuals with speech and communication challenges. These devices have also presented significant limitations, often confining users to a single,… Read More

Vanderbilt, UF, UCF, and ASU partnering to offer training in the new space industry; applications close Sept. 8The Space-Edge Accelerator, an innovation-focused collaboration between Blue Origin,… Read More

The Nashville mayor’s office has joined with Vanderbilt University to launch a new initiative, the Nashville Innovation Alliance, designed to bring together public, private, civic and education institutions to collaborate on improving the region’s ecosystem for innovation and research.  Established by Mayor Freddie O’Connell and Vanderbilt University Chancellor Daniel Diermeier, the… Read More

Inviting Applications starting August 8, 2024 The space economy is taking off, and the Space-Edge Accelerator is gearing up to propel innovators and businesses into new realms of opportunity. Powered by industry and academic leaders, Space-Edge is designed to open up new markets enabled by a global space economy that… Read More

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