‘Research’
Vanderbilt Undergrad Research, and You Can Too!
Dec. 13, 2012—Research isn't just for chemistry majors and people in white lab coats. If an HOD major who doesn't have her life figured out yet can do it, anyone can.
A Snapshot of Samantha
Dec. 12, 2012—As I sit here on a slightly lumpy chair in a dorm on the 6th floor of Lewis, surrounded by friends and eating a fresh strip of bacon and a homemade omelet (the product of a breakfast-for-dinner attempt), I am overwhelmed by how happy I am. Mumford and Sons is blaring from someone’s Mac and...
Naming the College Halls
Nov. 15, 2012—Vanderbilt's Board of Trust reveals the official names of our newest residence halls and the stories of the people they will honor.
Coursera
Oct. 3, 2012—Vanderbilt recently announced that it is partnering with Coursera to offer free online courses. As such, when I was able to attend Daphne Koller’s (co-creator of Coursera) presentation for extra credit, I was super-excited. I thought it would be a somewhat interesting discussion, but I never imagined just how incredible this program really is nor how influential it will be to my future career...
Summer Research Close
Aug. 11, 2012—Thursday was the last day of my summer research endeavors at the Vanderbilt Medical Center.
The Mouse Room
Jul. 4, 2012—Last Thursday, I got to close up my third week working in the lab by visiting the mouse room.
The Very First Day
Jun. 11, 2012—Today, I started my first day as a Summer Research Undergraduate Student Assistant Worker. The adventure begins…
Guest Blog: Vanderbilt Summer Academy
May. 14, 2012—Vanderbilt Summer Academy Program Coordinator David J. Dunn enlightens us on this great opportunity for high-achieving middle and high school students.
Why VU? The Final Stretch
May. 2, 2012—Junior Ryan Khodadadi shares his academic and extracurricular experiences as a Vanderbilt undergraduate.
Why VU? Finding Your Path
May. 1, 2012—Vanderbilt junior Nathan Hall highlights the wide variety of experiences he has had in his three years on campus.
Guest Blog: Michael Arwood
Apr. 29, 2012—My friend Michael was one of the most important factors in my consideration of Vanderbilt. The school wasn’t really on my radar until he graduated high school (two years ahead of me) and came to Vandy, from where he will graduate next week. While talking to Michael at lunch one day, he gave me an...