Miguel Nunez

Fall 2024 AI Showcase: Advancing the Future of AI Innovation Event Overview The Vanderbilt Data Science Institute hosted another successful AI Showcase, highlighting the remarkable intersection of academic research and practical AI applications. The December 6th event showcased student innovations that demonstrate the growing impact of AI across diverse… Read More

Un-Hackathon 2024 Microsoft Atlantic Station – November 1-2, 2024 The Challenge [Hackathon prompt will appear here once announced] Your Team • Look for your color-coded badge group • Main work area: Room B.2.2 • Teams of 5 students each • Industry coach… Read More

Shaping the Future of Data Science: DJ Patil’s Visit to Vanderbilt A Pioneer in Data Science Leadership Last week on October 25th, Vanderbilt Data Science Institute welcomed DJ Patil, General Partner at GreatPoint Ventures and the first United States Chief Data Scientist under the Obama administration, to the DSI… Read More

Vanderbilt Data Science is excited to feature the impressive work of postdoctoral fellow Zhaoqian (Joshua) Su, who is leading multiple projects that apply generative AI to revolutionize protein science. These projects, all conducted under the guidance of our faculty, showcase how artificial intelligence can address complex biological challenges. SuperMetal:… Read More

On September 27th, we hosted an AI Deep Dive Session with Dr. Adam Wright from Vanderbilt University Medical Center, where we explored the use of AI and machine learning to enhance the usability and safety of electronic health records (EHRs). Dr. Wright led a discussion on how screen captures… Read More

AI Flash – Vanderbilt’s Exclusive Window into the Latest AI Advancements Vanderbilt Data Science is proud to introduce AI Flash, a brand-new, exclusive segment offering real-time, in-depth analysis of the latest breakthroughs in artificial intelligence with a hybrid component. Whether it’s a new model from OpenAI, an innovative tool from… Read More

On September 6th, we hosted an AI Deep Dive Session with J.B. Ruhl and Ethan Thorpe from the Private Climate Governance Lab, where we discussed the challenges of using AI for climate adaptation and mitigation planning. Their project aims to leverage AI to process large volumes of PDFs… Read More

On August 30th, we had the privilege of hosting an AI Deep Dive Session with Essra from Geōde Environmental, where we discussed the exciting potential of AI in streamlining environmental and urban planning. The project aims to aggregate relevant data from various environmental acts, such as the Subdivision Map… Read More

Vanderbilt Data Science recently hosted its AI Summer Showcase, spotlighting a diverse range of student-led projects that push the boundaries of artificial intelligence. The event brought together a spectrum of disciplines—from mental health to astrophysics—with each project demonstrating how AI can be used to tackle complex, real-world challenges. One project… Read More

Preverity – Predicting Pediatric Malpractice Risks with AI In collaboration with Vanderbilt Data Science, Preverity launched a project aimed at developing a predictive model to assess malpractice risks in pediatric healthcare. This initiative was driven by the need to enhance patient safety in a particularly vulnerable population. By employing advanced… Read More