News Vanderbilt University News from Vanderbilt University with expert commentary on current events, stories about breaking scientific and medical research, and podcasts of lectures and symposiums on campus. http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Sitemason Content Management System http://www.sitemason.com/ Vanderbilt University News Service no http://www.vanderbilt.edu/news/podcast_feed/rss melanie.moran@vanderbilt.edu Melanie Moran News from Vanderbilt University News from Vanderbilt University with expert commentary on current events, stories about breaking scientific and medical research, and podcasts of lectures and symposiums on campus. en-us http://sitemason.vanderbilt.edu/news/releases/rss melanie.moran@vanderbilt.edu (Melanie Moran) News & Politics Vanderbilt University Vanderbilt University News Service News from Vanderbilt University nonadult 15 melanie.moran@vanderbilt.edu (Melanie Moran) University News education Vanderbilt administration Camilla Benbow, dean of Vanderbilt University's Peabody College, received the National Association for Gifted Children's 2009 Presidential Award at the group's annual convention in St. Louis, which was held Nov. 5-8. http://sitemason.vanderbilt.edu/news/releases/2009/11/18/benbow-wins-national-award-for-work-with-gifted-children.100422 University News,education,Vanderbilt administration Camilla Benbow, dean of Vanderbilt University's Peabody College, received the National Association for Gifted Children's 2009 Presidential Award at the group's annual convention in St. Louis, which was held Nov. 5-8. http://sitemason.vanderbilt.edu/news/releases/2009/11/18/benbow-wins-national-award-for-work-with-gifted-children.100422 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:26:00 CST Vanderbilt University News University News speakers commencement Khaled Hosseini, author of bestselling books The Kite Runner and A Thousand Splendid Suns, will receive Vanderbilt University's prestigious Nichols-Chancellor's Medal in May 2010 when he will address graduating seniors and their families during Senior Day. http://sitemason.vanderbilt.edu/news/releases/2009/11/18/kite-runner-author-to-speak-during-vanderbilt-universitys-commencement.100418 University News,commencement,speakers Khaled Hosseini, author of bestselling books The Kite Runner and A Thousand Splendid Suns, will receive Vanderbilt University's prestigious Nichols-Chancellor's Medal in May 2010 when he will address graduating seniors and their families during Senior Day. http://sitemason.vanderbilt.edu/news/releases/2009/11/18/kite-runner-author-to-speak-during-vanderbilt-universitys-commencement.100418 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:12:00 CST Vanderbilt University News University News politics The recent vote in Congress on health care reform - with only one Republican lawmaker voting yes - provides more evidence of the growing polarization between the parties and the fundamentally different understandings of right and wrong that continue to pull the two major political parties further apart, according to Vanderbilt University political scientist Marc Hetherington. http://sitemason.vanderbilt.edu/news/releases/2009/11/18/clashing-worldviews-a-key-to-understanding-voter-polarization-vu-professor-says.100417 politics,University News The recent vote in Congress on health care reform - with only one Republican lawmaker voting yes - provides more evidence of the growing polarization between the parties and the fundamentally different understandings of right and wrong that continue to pull the two major political parties further apart, according to Vanderbilt University political scientist Marc Hetherington. http://sitemason.vanderbilt.edu/news/releases/2009/11/18/clashing-worldviews-a-key-to-understanding-voter-polarization-vu-professor-says.100417 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:43:00 CST Vanderbilt University News University News Science/Medicine First, it was the soccer-ball-shaped molecules dubbed buckyballs. Then it was the cylindrically shaped nanotubes. Now, the hottest new material in physics and nanotechnology is graphene: a remarkably flat molecule made of carbon atoms arranged in hexagonal rings much like molecular chicken wire. http://sitemason.vanderbilt.edu/news/releases/2009/11/17/new-study-confirms-exotic-electric-properties-of-graphene.99826 University News,Science/Medicine First, it was the soccer-ball-shaped molecules dubbed buckyballs. Then it was the cylindrically shaped nanotubes. Now, the hottest new material in physics and nanotechnology is graphene: a remarkably flat molecule made of carbon atoms arranged in hexagonal rings much like molecular chicken wire. http://sitemason.vanderbilt.edu/news/releases/2009/11/17/new-study-confirms-exotic-electric-properties-of-graphene.99826 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:56:00 CST Vanderbilt University News Experts business Featured Experts tipsheet Marketing experts at Vanderbilt University's Owen Graduate School of Management are available as sources for holiday shopping stories on a range of topics from the impact of social networking on consumer decision-making to marketing radically new products. http://sitemason.vanderbilt.edu/news/releases/2009/11/17/tipsheet-vanderbilt-professors-available-as-sources-for-holiday-shopping-articles.99813 Experts,business,Featured Experts,tipsheet Marketing experts at Vanderbilt University's Owen Graduate School of Management are available as sources for holiday shopping stories on a range of topics from the impact of social networking on consumer decision-making to marketing radically new products. http://sitemason.vanderbilt.edu/news/releases/2009/11/17/tipsheet-vanderbilt-professors-available-as-sources-for-holiday-shopping-articles.99813 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:05:00 CST Vanderbilt University News lectures video speakers Watch video of a Nov. 13 talk by Rachel Dwyer - School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London - part of ISSS International Education Week. http://sitemason.vanderbilt.edu/news/video/2009/11/17/watch-bollywoods-india.99804 lectures,speakers,video Watch video of a Nov. 13 talk by Rachel Dwyer - School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London - part of ISSS International Education Week. http://sitemason.vanderbilt.edu/news/video/2009/11/17/watch-bollywoods-india.99804 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:51:00 CST Vanderbilt University News University News education Surveillance doesn't necessarily make schools safer;can negatively impact students. But are students any safer as a result? What is the cost of these measures in terms of student well-being? http://sitemason.vanderbilt.edu/news/releases/2009/11/16/surveillance-doesnt-necessarily-make-schools-safer-can-negatively-impact-students.99746 University News,education Surveillance doesn't necessarily make schools safer;can negatively impact students. But are students any safer as a result? What is the cost of these measures in terms of student well-being? http://sitemason.vanderbilt.edu/news/releases/2009/11/16/surveillance-doesnt-necessarily-make-schools-safer-can-negatively-impact-students.99746 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:16:00 CST Vanderbilt University News The Center for Latin American Studies (CLAS) provided educational support for an exhibit at Cheekwood that highlights a disappearing folk art traditionally found on Latin American drivers' trucks and buses. "Dichos: Words to Live, Love and Laugh by in Latin America" is on display to the public through Jan. 17. http://sitemason.vanderbilt.edu/news/audio/2009/11/16/listen-center-for-latin-american-studies-provides-educational-resources-for-dichos-exhibit.98455 00:10 The Center for Latin American Studies (CLAS) provided educational support for an exhibit at Cheekwood that highlights a disappearing folk art traditionally found on Latin American drivers' trucks and buses. "Dichos: Words to Live, Love and Laugh by in Latin America" is on display to the public through Jan. 17. http://sitemason.vanderbilt.edu/news/audio/2009/11/16/listen-center-for-latin-american-studies-provides-educational-resources-for-dichos-exhibit.98455 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:29:00 CST Vanderbilt University News University News education Learning Sciences Institute Director Stephen Elliott was recently appointed to two senior, external research positions. The first is a three-year, renewable appointment to the Education Testing Services Visiting Research Panel. In this role, Elliott and six other leading researchers will be reviewing ETS' major research initiatives and advising them on needed new initiatives. http://sitemason.vanderbilt.edu/news/releases/2009/11/13/elliott-appointed-to-two-senior-external-research-positions.97076 University News,education Learning Sciences Institute Director Stephen Elliott was recently appointed to two senior, external research positions. The first is a three-year, renewable appointment to the Education Testing Services Visiting Research Panel. In this role, Elliott and six other leading researchers will be reviewing ETS' major research initiatives and advising them on needed new initiatives. http://sitemason.vanderbilt.edu/news/releases/2009/11/13/elliott-appointed-to-two-senior-external-research-positions.97076 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:09:00 CST Vanderbilt University News University News politics A little respect could go a long way to preserving democracy in America, says Vanderbilt professor Bob Talisse in his new book. http://sitemason.vanderbilt.edu/news/releases/2009/11/13/vanderbilt-professor-takes-on-media-bias.97077 politics,University News A little respect could go a long way to preserving democracy in America, says Vanderbilt professor Bob Talisse in his new book. http://sitemason.vanderbilt.edu/news/releases/2009/11/13/vanderbilt-professor-takes-on-media-bias.97077 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:07:00 CST Vanderbilt University News