We are beyond excited to announce the upcoming TN Maker Fest on October 1st, from 10 am to 5 pm! This event will be held at the Wond'ry, Vanderbilt's Center for Innovation, and will include a variety of amazing exhibits and vendors. From fabrication, to robotics, and everything in between, this free event promises to be a fun filled time for the whole family. More details will be coming soon. If you would like to sign up to be a vendor/exhibitor, you can click here.
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Map the System: Oxford, England
Each year our social innovation practice area participates in Map the System, a program that looks at complex issues through the lens of systems thinking. We are proud to announce that our team of graduate students from Vanderbilt Peabody College went on to compete in the global competition in Oxford, England. Hosted by the Skoll Centre for Social Entrepreneurship at the Saïd Business School, University of Oxford. There were 950+ teams registered globally, 64 higher education institutions participating, 45 finalists presented, and 21 countries represented. Our team placed as a runner-up in the final round of 6 teams.
View a video of the Vanderbilt team's final presentation: Click Here
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Climate, Health, and Energy Equity Lab (CHEEL)
The Climate, Health, and Energy Equity Lab (CHEEL) combines research, practice, and teaching to advance just approaches to climate mitigation and renewable transitions. The Lab is co-founded and directed by Dr. Carol Ziegler (Vanderbilt School of Nursing), Dr. Zdravka Tzankova (Program in Climate & Environmental Studies), and Dr. James Muchira (Vanderbilt School of Nursing).
CHEEL will launch in Fall 2022.
Student Applications Open Now for Fall 2022! APPLY HERE
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Applications are open for our all new Wond'ry Quantum Course!The Wond'ry Quantum course is a free and virtual eight-month program that will act as a platform for developing quantum talent so you can secure internships/job opportunities in the quantum computing industry. Participants will gain knowledge about quantum computing, and how to apply it in the real world. Upon completion of the program, you will attain enough technical fluency required to communicate with experts in the quantum industry, while being able to provide quantum solutions to real world problems. Click here to learn more and apply.
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The Social Innovation team is excited to announce the launch of the new Climate Innovation Accelerator, a first of it's kind Nashville initiative that engages an inclusive network of local universities, small businesses, and nonprofits to advance the city’s leadership initiatives toward a climate positive future through a 10-week, no-cost, cohort learning journey. The fall cohort begins September 22nd and runs through December 1st. Click here to learn more and apply.
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Vanderbilt Innovation Council (VIC)
Do YOU want to help transform our school through the lens of innovation? Join VIC!
The Vanderbilt Innovation Council (VIC) is a new student org with the mission of building an ecosystem of innovation across Vanderbilt, Nashville, and our Region. They will be working directly with the Wond'ry to create and execute on initiatives that elevate and amplify innovation, while giving students the opportunity to lead positive change.
VIC is currently recruiting members for the 2022-2023 school year. Please see the links below for more information.
Click Here to Learn More
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Working at the Wond'ry
Current Full Time Positions:
The Program Coordinator for Biomedical Innovation works in the Wond’ry, Vanderbilt University’s Innovation Center. The ideal candidate embodies a demonstrated commitment to, and interest in entrepreneurship and innovation in the biomedical life sciences. The Biomedical Innovation Program Coordinator will support the day-to-day and long-term management, implementation, evaluation, and growth of core programming for the Wond’ry’s exciting new biomedical innovation initiative and facilitation of NSF I-Corps. The Program Coordinator will play a key collaborative role in working with the Director to design program strategy, content, and implementation of I-Corps and biomedical innovation that leads to meaningful, measurable outcomes for all involved.
The Administrative Officer works in the Wond’ry, Vanderbilt University’s Innovation Center, and is a key individual contributor who will initiate, coordinate and perform a diverse set of support tasks to ensure the Wond’ry team has the resources needed to operate smoothly and efficiently. Responsibilities include day-to-day management of the financial, business, and grant operations for the center, including serving as Financial Unit Manager (FUM) in the Oracle Cloud administrative system.
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Dan DrogoshHaving grown up in Kalamazoo, MI, and attended Michigan State University, Dan’s passion for music is what ultimately brought him to Tennessee. He still currently writes, records, and performs music with his southern rock band called The Delta Sons here in Nashville. However, Dan recently moved to Nashville after spending the last 8 years helping start one of Launch Tennessee’s entrepreneur development centers called theCO. He managed the day-to-day operations of the facility, its maker space full of 3d printers and other tech toys, and participated in community leadership opportunities for the city of Jackson. Dan never meets a stranger and truly enjoys developing ideas, products, and students, so please be sure to introduce yourself to him!
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VUIT Genius Bar Tuesday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
If you have any questions for VUIT, you can also contact
Michael.hollifield@vanderbilt.edu or call 615-936-8530.
MakerspacesOur Makerspaces are open for the summer! The current hours are Monday - Friday, from 10 AM - 5 PM. All staff, faculty, and students are invited to take advantage of this amazing and free resource.
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Support Our StudentsBy making your tax-deductible gift to our Wond’ry Student Project Fund, you help us award students with the funding they need to turn their ideas into reality. Donate here.
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