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The Vanderbilt Data Science Institute (DSI) is proud to announce the launch of “Deep Research Assist,” a new initiative that will help faculty approach research development and grant writing across the university. This innovative program harnesses the power of advanced AI reasoning models and agent systems to… Read More

With just one week until Vanderbilt’s premier AI event, several major announcements heighten anticipation as final preparations take shape. March 5–6, 2025 Vanderbilt University Student Life Center Come with an Idea. Leave with a Solution. Register Today Breaking Developments As… Read More

AI Flash: OpenAI’s Deep Research Agent Revolutionizes AI-Assisted Research Event Overview The Vanderbilt Data Science Institute hosted another dynamic AI Flash session, exploring OpenAI’s groundbreaking Deep Research agent. This rapid-response workshop provided immediate analysis of a significant advancement in AI-powered research capabilities, demonstrating the evolving landscape of AI-assisted knowledge work. Read More

AI Flash: OpenAI’s Deep Research Agent Revolutionizes AI-Assisted Research Event Overview The Vanderbilt Data Science Institute hosted another dynamic AI Flash session, exploring OpenAI’s groundbreaking Deep Research agent. This rapid-response workshop provided immediate analysis of a significant advancement in AI-powered research capabilities, demonstrating the evolving landscape of AI-assisted knowledge work. Read More

AI Showcase Fall 2024: 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

Shaping the Future of Data Science: DJ Patil’s Visit to Vanderbilt A Pioneer in Data Science Leadership 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 building. The… Read More

Transforming Automotive Insights: The Nissan-Vanderbilt Collaboration Innovation in Automotive Design Vanderbilt Data Science is excited to spotlight an innovative collaboration between Nissan and our dedicated Data Science students, focused on developing an AI chatbot that embodies diverse customer personas. This project, conducted under the Wondry, Vanderbilt’s Innovation Center, represents a… 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

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