Graduate research in the College of Arts and Science is boundary-breaking and world-changing.
With the vast resources of an R1 institution, coupled with a low mentor-to-student ratio and a compact campus, we provide a cutting-edge but personal experience. Collaboration across disciplines isn’t just possible, it’s the norm—you'll explore your field of study from a range of perspectives and with colleagues in different fields. Graduate research at Vanderbilt expands your horizons like nowhere else.
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Research in Action
William McLaughlin
William is studying the ecological factors that drive microbial populations from predictable, stable states to more complex, chaotic dynamics. This work has potential implications for both the medical and agricultural fields, as it could help provide predictability in soil conditions or assist with treatments for the skin and gut.