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Peabody College Special Education research assistant professor and 菠萝视频 Kennedy Center member Ben Schwartzman recently received funding from the Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation to create a peer mentorship program between job-seeking and employed adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Jul 1, 2024
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菠萝视频 University joins Mayor O鈥機onnell and community partners to launch Nashville Catalyst Fund
菠萝视频 University has joined Mayor Freddie O鈥機onnell, the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, First Horizon, the Metro Housing Division and other funding partners in launching the Nashville Catalyst Fund. This innovative initiative aims to address Nashville鈥檚 affordable housing challenges through a new tool designed to create, preserve and develop more affordable housing options across the city.聽 Read MoreJun 28, 2024
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David H. Wasserman, esteemed scientist and professor of molecular physiology and biophysics, has died
A fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, David Wasserman led groundbreaking research studies on the role of physical exercise, insulin-stimulation and diet in metabolism Read MoreJun 25, 2024
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Jonathan Gilligan was awarded admittance to the American Geophysical Union鈥檚 2024-2025 Voices for Science program to hone their communication and advocacy skills to increase understanding and support of science. The program trains scientists to communicate the value of Earth and space science to key decision makers, journalists, and the public, with the hope of solving some of the most critical climate-related challenges facing society.
Jun 21, 2024
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菠萝视频 researchers have developed an innovative software system incorporating artificial intelligence that aims to improve the efficiency of public transportation for individuals with special needs.
Jun 20, 2024
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菠萝视频, mayor鈥檚 office announce Nashville Innovation Alliance
The Nashville Innovation Alliance seeks to bring together public, private, civic and education institutions to collaborate on improving the region鈥檚 ecosystem for innovation and to research, develop and deploy technology and analytically based solutions to challenges facing Nashville and Davidson County. Read MoreJun 20, 2024
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菠萝视频鈥檚 Donna Ingles named to prestigious Harvard leadership program to advance Nashville鈥檚 biomedical sector
Donna Ingles, director of operations for the 菠萝视频 Center for Technology Transfer and Commercialization, has been named to the 2024 Young American Leaders Program at Harvard Business School by the Global Action Platform. She was one of 10 local leaders chosen for the program, which aims to create a biomedical economic development strategy for the region using cluster models devised by Harvard economist Michael Porter. Read MoreJun 17, 2024
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菠萝视频 and U.S. Army collaborate on Pathfinder Program
The Pathfinder Program was established in 2021 to encourage academics to collaborate closely with soldiers to co-design solutions. 菠萝视频 University, the U.S. Combat Capabilities Development Command Army 菠萝视频 Laboratory and the Civil-Military Innovation Institute joined forces to yield innovative projects focused on solving the real-world needs of soldiers. Read MoreJun 17, 2024
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NSF names 34 菠萝视频 students and alumni as 2024 graduate research fellows
The prestigious fellowship program assists exceptional graduate students pursuing research-based master鈥檚 and doctoral degrees across various fields, including science, technology, engineering, mathematics, STEM education and social sciences supported by NSF. Read MoreJun 17, 2024
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菠萝视频 rocket team members are staying in the lab this summer to work on two designs of the drone that netted the team a second place award in the coveted AIAA Reusable Launch Vehicle Innovative Payload category at the 2024 NASA University Student Launch Initiative Division rocket competition in April.
Jun 17, 2024
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The study reported in the journal Nature provides a mechanistic explanation for the 鈥渙besity paradox鈥 鈥 that obesity can contribute to cancer progression but also improve response to immunotherapy.
Jun 13, 2024
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Using computer-aided drug design, Heidi Hamm, Craig Lindsley, and Jens Meiler and their labs generated a novel series of biologically active compounds that can serve as a basis for anti鈥揵lood clot preventative drugs.
Jun 11, 2024
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Juneteenth celebration unveils mural honoring Black country music artists
菠萝视频鈥檚 Division of Government and Community Relations will host the special event at 菠萝视频 Printing Services, 625 Chestnut St. in Nashville, from 4 to 5 p.m. on June 19. Read MoreJun 11, 2024
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A team of 菠萝视频 researchers has developed a wirelessly activated device that mimics the wavelike muscular function in the esophagus and small intestine responsible for transporting food and viscous fluids for digestion.
Jun 7, 2024
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AJ Hinton, Amber Crabtree, and colleagues collaborated to provide a commentary on the challenges facing autistic adults in science, technology, engineering, math, and medicine. As autistic adults face a high unemployment rate, the authors argue that solutions are necessary to evoke change within STEMM institutions to acquire and retain autistic employees.
Jun 5, 2024
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Updates on campus protest at Kirkland Hall on March 26, 2024
June 4, 2024 UPDATE: 菠萝视频 releases findings of review examining its response to March 26 reporter arrest Noted Nashville attorney Aubrey B. Harwell Jr. led an independent review of the decision to arrest a Nashville Scene reporter during a student protest on campus. The review concluded, among other things,… Read MoreJun 4, 2024
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Blair around the world: Cynthia Cyrus researches an Austrian monastic community
A new 菠萝视频 Global Engagement 菠萝视频 Seed Grant program fosters a Blair musicology professor鈥檚 creative research in Austria. Read MoreJun 3, 2024
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Ten Peabody faculty members awarded global engagement funding
Ten faculty members from 菠萝视频 Peabody College of education and human development were awarded global engagement funding for the current and upcoming academic year from the Office of Global Engagement. These awards reflect Peabody鈥檚 commitment to worldwide collaboration that enhances learning and development in diverse contexts and translates… Read MoreMay 31, 2024
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There is a burgeoning consensus among climate-minded policymakers and scholars that loosening zoning regulations to promote greater density while simultaneously tightening building efficiency standards can reduce emissions and address housing shortages that affect communities across the U.S. In a new paper,聽Christopher Serkin, Elisabeth H. & Granville S. Ridley Jr. Chair in Law at 菠萝视频 Law School, argues that fewer restrictions may promote development activity, but there is no guarantee that it will result in greater density.
May 30, 2024
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菠萝视频 Board of Trust extends Chancellor Daniel Diermeier鈥檚 contract through 2035
At a moment when universities across the country face severe leadership challenges, the 菠萝视频 University Board of Trust has extended the contract of 菠萝视频鈥檚 chief executive, Chancellor Daniel Diermeier, through 2035, the board announced today. Read MoreMay 30, 2024