Vanderbilt University – Civil Engineering Research Group
Location Description
Vanderbilt University is a private university located in the West End neighborhood of Nashville TN. It is a leading research university which emphasizes cross-disciplinary research and innovation.
Practicum Work Mode
On site
Semesters or Time Period Available
Ongoing, not limited to a specific semester
Location
400 24th Ave. S.
Nashville, TN 37212
https://engineering.vanderbilt.edu/departments/civil-environmental-engineering/
Contact
Michele Bender
Program Manager, Civil and Environmental Engineering
michele.bender@vanderbilt.edu
615-343-1001
Student Tasks
This role will provide valuable hands-on experience in the world of research archiving, while supporting our mission to catalog, digitize and organize research documents in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.
Tasks encompass multiple aspects of archiving these may include:
the organization, cataloging, and preservation of research materials, scanning documents, organizing physical archives, assisting with digitization projects, creating a digital catalog, maintaining accurate records of archived materials, the development of online resources.
Type of Mentoring Provided to the Student
The student will be supported and have access to faculty and departmental staff during this process. Project goals will be established and weekly meetings will take place.
Student Interaction With Others at the Location
Vanderbilt emphasizes collaborative work and the student will have access to graduate students, faculty and library staff for support during this process.