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Media Advisory: Teens build model bridges–only to destroy them
Mar. 13, 2017—About 20 students from area high schools build bridges in advance and then add weight to them until the bridges collapse – or the students concede. The exercise teaches them about structural efficiency (mass of the bridge vs. load supported) and moves them toward higher education and careers in civil engineering. The event is held...
One-of-a-kind InDigital conference shares scholarship on how indigenous people use digital media
Mar. 13, 2017—“One of the amazing things about the digital revolution is the ways indigenous people have adopted new technologies to protect and defend their culture,” said Ted Fischer, director of the Center for Latin American Studies. “From the Kayapó in the Amazon to the Maya of Chiapas, indigenous peoples have used video, audio and the Internet to...
Isn’t it just for engineers?
Mar. 13, 2017—In case you haven’t picked up on it yet, my blog posts will be a series of answers to the most common questions I have fielded since I started working at the Wond’ry in June. This week, I’m debunking our biggest myth: we are NOT just a resource for engineers! Though our building connects to...
The Wond’ry
Mar. 10, 2017—This week at the Wond’ry we have had a lot of visitors. My favorite visit was Bunker Labs because they are a group of guys who are ex-military and they are helping other ex-military men and women learn about the entrepreneurship process, very much like how the Wond’ry helps the Vanderbilt community. I have also...
Experiences at the Wond’ry
Mar. 10, 2017—While being here at the Wond’ry I have had the opportunity to meet great people and be exposed to different opportunities that have helped me grow and expand personally and professionally. First, the mentors they have available to students is an awesome resource. I have met two mentors sitting on the 3rd floor, who have...
Mar. 2, 2017—With more cranes in the skyline than Austin, Denver, San Francisco, and even New York City and with nearly 100+ people moving to our city each day, it is clear that Nashville is in an era of unprecedented expansion. Likewise, as the city has grown and attracted newcomers, entrepreneurship has also flourished with the Kauffman...
Fashionable Sewing Fundamental: Tools and Techniques to Transform your designs into Tangible Realities.
Feb. 28, 2017—This event took place on February 22nd from 3pm until 6pm at the Wond’ry and was co-hosted by Alexandra Sargent Capps (VU Theatre) and Crickett Harmer (School of Nursing). This workshop provided Vanderbilt faculty, staff, and students a chance to learn the fundamentals of hand and machine sewing- a valuable prototyping and life skill, as...
Digital Salon: Discussing New Digital Scholarship on Campus and Beyond
Feb. 28, 2017—One lecture of five took place on February 21st from 4pm until 5:30pm in room 302 at the Wond’ry. Scholars from across campus come together to explore new projects in digital scholarship in a salon-style lecture, reception, and networking event. New projects in digital scholarship and Environmental Studies was discussed featuring Jonathan Gilligan.
What’s in a name?
Feb. 27, 2017—“What’s a Wond’ry?” It’s a question that I’ve had to answer countless times since we officially launched as a center and people began to encounter our beautiful branding and distinctive name. Working for the Wond’ry this past summer and through first semester, I’ve been lucky to help shape some of our seminal programs and directions,...
Innovation and Creativity Video Project
Feb. 24, 2017—The Wond’ry has provided me with a great opportunity to learn and grow. There is so much to be said about the space and the amazing opportunities that present themselves here that have been covered by other people but it is truly amazing that there are so many ways to create and innovate all under...