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Two From Rokas Lab Receive University Accolades

Mar. 20, 2026—Kyle David Named 2026 Vanderbilt Postdoc of the Year Kyle David has been named a recipient of Vanderbilt University’s Postdoc of the Year Award, which “recognizes a postdoctoral scholar who demonstrates excellence in research and scholarship.” The award is presented by The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, in partnership with the Vanderbilt Postdoctoral Association. David’s work focuses...

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Vanderbilt Trainees Bring Evolution Education to Classrooms Across Tennessee

Jun. 6, 2025—By: Andy Flick, Evolutionary Studies scientific coordinator From rural high schools to elementary classrooms, trainees of the Evolutionary Studies Initiative (ESI) are bringing evolutionary science directly to the next generation. On May 9, a team of graduate students and postdoctoral researchers visited McGavock Elementary School in Nashville to lead a series of hands-on science activities...