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Grand Stair dedicated in honor of alumni Ed and Sue Clark
May. 10, 2017—The Engineering and Science Building and Innovation Pavilion are unlike any other on this campus, bringing together faculty and students from all over Vanderbilt. This spiral staircase perfectly symbolizes the connectivity that is at the heart of this trans-institutional facility. We deeply appreciate the Clarks’ support for and engagement in this vision,” Provost and Vice...
Thistle Farms turns to the Wond’ry for wrist-saving, wick-installing device
May. 9, 2017—So when the women of Thistle Farms, a nonprofit that gives jobs to survivors of trafficking and addiction, decided to release their new line using the superior wicks, it meant long days of sticking them to the bottom of the glass vessels by hand. That wasn’t going to work for orders of 35,000, like the...
Vanderbilt scientist directs new national graphene association
May. 3, 2017—Zina Jarrahi Cinker, who got her Ph.D. from Vanderbilt last year and is a visiting scientist in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, will serve as executive director of the new National Graphene Association, established to aid in the commercialization of this new “wonder material.”
Design Day features bulletproof vest that calls for backup, bridge for Hondurans in need
May. 1, 2017—The science-fair-meets-the-Consumer-Electronics-Show type of event features 70 teams of graduating seniors standing by to demonstrate their engineering answers to real-life challenges. Corporate and nonprofit sponsors propose the problems, advise the teams throughout the academic year and own the intellectual property at the end of it.
Goodbye Wond’ry
May. 1, 2017—After spending almost an entire semester here at the Wond’ry, I will admit that I have grown rather attached to both the building and its staff. When I graduate next month I will be glad to be finished with my classes but I would be lying if I said that I won’t have mixed feelings...
Owen Tech Club: Technology & Innovation Symposium
Apr. 30, 2017—On Friday 3/31 the Owen Tech Club hosted its first ever annual Technology & Innovation Symposium at the Wond’ry. In the morning, four teams presented their results of the cross-disciplinary case competition sponsored by Lyft and Brookdale Senior Living, an event which was co-hosted by the VMA, Tech Club, and Healthcare Club. Congratulations to the...
Fauchet reappointed dean of School of Engineering
Apr. 27, 2017—Philippe Fauchet has been reappointed as dean of the School of Engineering for a five-year term beginning July 1, 2017.
The Increasing Value of Innovation Centers within Academic Environments
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Class of 2017: Zachary Bednarke thrives at the intersection of science and music
Apr. 26, 2017—After hours of thinking about theoretical physics, senior Zachary Bednarke relaxes by playing his trumpet. While running through scales on the instrument, he is also, technically, still doing schoolwork.