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Design Thinking
Oct. 26, 2017—Design thinking is a problem-solving methodology that is used to solve complex problems and to create solutions that last long-term. There are five stages to the design thinking process: empathize, define, ideate, prototype, and test. The first phase of the design thinking process is called the empathy phase. During the empathy phase, the primary objective...
Visitors tour new facility that will boost nanoscale research
Oct. 26, 2017—Excited visitors got a firsthand look Tuesday at the new, state-of-the-art facilities for the Vanderbilt Institute of Nanoscale Science and Engineering, with the showpiece being a 10,000-square-foot, commercial-grade cleanroom.
Fall Break at the Wond’ry
Oct. 25, 2017—Hello Commodores! I hope everyone has had a fantastic fall break. A lot has been happening at the Wond’ry during the fall break. ESPN was here for the Vanderbilt – Georgia game which was extremely cool (although the result of the game, not so much for Vanderbilt). We had some extremely high-profile people visit the...
At Vanderbilt hackathon, coding rockstars create apps both practical and preposterous
Oct. 24, 2017—This weekend, nearly 450 college students from across the country crashed inside Vanderbilt’s Engineering & Science Building for a 36-hour hackathon challenge. Fueled by Skittles and passion — but barely any sleep — these computer science and coding rockstars created apps and software programs both practical and preposterous. All for the love of science and a quest...
Social Venture Initiatives at the Wond’ry
Oct. 17, 2017—The Wond’ry has a variety of programs interested students and faculty can take part in. Programs include Innovation Garage, Pre-flight, Post-flight, I-Corps, and Social Ventures. The Social Ventures program allows students and faculty to work towards addressing and solving issues affecting the Vanderbilt community in addition to the rapidly changing city of Nashville. In partnership...
Exhibit translates scientific discoveries into art celebrating Vanderbilt’s Nobel laureates
Oct. 13, 2017—A new exhibit on display at The Wond’ry honors the discoveries of Vanderbilt’s Nobel laureates by translating them into beautiful works of art.
Dan Burger
Oct. 12, 2017—In 2011, Dan Burger had just received his undergraduate degree in computer engineering from Vanderbilt when he was contacted by Vanderbilt University and the South African Astronomical Observatory. They sought him out to assist them in the making of a data-management portal for their robotic telescope operated in South Africa called Kilodegree Extremely Little Telescope...
Mini Makerfaire
Oct. 10, 2017—This past weekend, the 5th Annual Nashville Maker Faire was hosted at the Wond’ry. The Maker Faire is a gathering of fascinating and curious people who enjoy learning and sharing what they do. Maker Faire participants include engineers, scientists, crafters, artists, etc. Really anyone and everyone is welcome to participate in the event! The Faire...
Lego Head Foam Fabrication Workshop
Oct. 10, 2017—On October 18th and 25th from 4-6pm, the Wond’ry will be hosting our 2nd annual Foam Fabrication Workshop. Led by Director of Making Kevin Galloway, the 2-week course allows students to construct life-size lego heads completely from scratch. Right on time for Halloween, participants of the workshop are able to completely design then create their...
Student Projects at the Wond’ry
Oct. 9, 2017—Each semester, Student Ambassadors are tasked with completing a project that impacts the Wond’ry in any way. Over the past few semesters, projects have ranged from full-scale video production to advertise the Wond’ry to physical murals and art pieces to add character to the space. This year, my project aims to diversify the majors and...