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Vanderbilt University “Ofo Dockless Bike Share Pilot” project chosen to receive a Tennessee Sustainable Transportation Award
Sep. 19, 2018— Vanderbilt University’s pilot of the bike-sharing service ofo has won a Tennessee Sustainable Transportation Award from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation. The awards ceremony and corresponding two-day Tennessee Sustainable Transportation Forum took place at the UT Conference Center in Knoxville on September 17-18, with the ceremony occurring on the afternoon of the 18th. Read the article...
Professor Janey Camp quoted on Fox News regarding potential dangers of Hurricane Florence
Sep. 17, 2018— Professor Janey Camp’s quote regarding Hurricane Florence and the potential dangers. Use the link below to read her feature and learn more about Hurricane Florence. http://www.foxnews.com/science/2018/09/14/hurricane-florence-could-bring-life-threatening-floods-conditions-to-areas-away-from-coastline-as-well.html
VECTOR group mentioned during Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos Faculty Senate Address
Aug. 30, 2018— On Thursday, August 23, 2018 Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos held a Faculty Senate Address in which he called on the Vanderbilt community to join together to fight for the university’s values and also announced a new $25 million fundraising challenge. Also, during this address he highlighted some of VECTOR’s work regarding smart sustainable transportation solutions....
Professor Hiba Baroud featured on Bangladesh ChanneliNews
Jul. 20, 2018—Dr. Hiba Baroud was featured on Bangladesh’s Channel i News on July 7, 2018. Watch the interview below on Channel i News’ YouTube Channel. First mention of Dr. Baoud is at 1:01.
Professor Hiba Baroud Participates in expert workshop on river navigability and inland shipping in Bangladesh
Jul. 20, 2018—The workshop brought experts, relevant government official, scientists, engineers, academicians, researchers, and civil society organizers together to understand the river navigability and inland waterways of Bangladesh. They focused on its economic importance and environmental changes. This workshop was held at the Center for Advanced Research in Science at Dhaka University On July 7, 2018. In partnership...
Vanderbilt University chosen to receive a Tennessee Sustainable Transportation Award
Jul. 20, 2018—The project that was submitted for the award was “ofo Dockless Bike Share Pilot.” The awards ceremony and corresponding two-day Tennessee Sustainable Transportation Forum will take place at the UT Conference Center in Knoxville on September 17-18, 2018.
VECTOR Director Craig Philip arranges Nashville Harbor tour for Gainesboro Port Authority
Jul. 19, 2018— The Harbor Tour was hosted by Ingram Barge Company on the Charlie Everhart Ingram tow boat. Members from Vanderbilt Center for Transportation and Operational Resilience (VECTOR), The Gainesboro Port Authority, Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT), Jackson County Chamber of Commerce , and Ingram Barge Company were present.
Professors Baroud and Camp participate in SRA Workshop
Jul. 19, 2018—Professors Hiba Baroud and Janey Camp participate in a workshop for SRA members aimed at discussing issues for future development of Risk Analysis. This workshop was held June 29-30, 2018 at the Crystal Mountain Resort in Michigan. For more information, visit Society for Risk Analysis.
Professor Janey Camp participates in The University of Rhode Island Metcalf Webinar on Climate Change and the News
Jul. 18, 2018—Watch Dr. Camp’s Webinar on the Metcalf Institute Webinar YouTube Channel For more information, visit Metcalf.
Professor Dan Work featured in USA TODAY “How self-driving car or adaptive cruise control could ease traffic jams”
Jul. 9, 2018—Read the USA TODAY article below: How self-driving car or adaptive cruise control could ease traffic jams by Dalvin Brown (Photo: Thinkstock)