Cover photo by Bamlak Aklilu This past spring break, I had the privilege of returning to San Pedro La Laguna, Guatemala, with the Vanderbilt chapter…
Beyond the algorithm: How Vanderbilt students can challenge AI bias
The “coded gaze” is a term coined by researcher Joy Buolamwini that describes the algorithmic bias in technology, particularly facial recognition systems, where the biases…
The development of street medicine in Nashville
Each year, an estimated 5,800 to 46,500 lives are taken due to homelessness in the United States. In 2023, homelessness increased by more than 12%,…
Spotlight on street medicine: A journal for “Ayu” and us
Brina Ratangee is a medical school-bound alumna of the Medicine, Health, and Society (MHS) Social Foundations of Health Program. Yet it was not too long…
Rebuilding strength: The importance of ACL rehabilitation and injury prevention
Chances are you know someone who has experienced an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear, or maybe you have experienced this injury yourself. ACL injuries have…
Exploring the dynamics of Earth with Dr. Steven Goodbred
Dr. Steven Goodbred is a professor at Vanderbilt University whose research focuses on how landscapes evolve over time, particularly in river deltas and coastal regions.…
Vanderbilt’s role in unpacking racial health disparities in Congress
Bamlak Aklilu | April 5th, 2025 Editor’s Note: As with all other articles, The Vanguard aims for accuracy, transparency, and fairness in reporting in all…
How virtual and augmented reality are being used to aid autistic individuals and older adults at Vanderbilt
Landri Domingue | January 26th, 2025 The Robotics and Autonomous Systems Laboratory (RASL) at Vanderbilt aims to “design and develop novel robotic and virtual reality…
Graduate student Melissa Luong talks building power through community research
Larissa Ramirez | January 22nd, 2025 Community-based participatory research (CBPR) is a collaborative approach designed to address health disparities by integrating community members, researchers, and…
Club Spotlight: Vanderbilt Student Volunteers for Science
Asher Herman | January 19th, 2025 Vanderbilt’s mission statement claims to “work diligently in the service of others.” There are a multitude of ways to…