Newsletter

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

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

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

In Fall 2023, Vanderbilt Data Science hosted an AI Deep Dive session with Dr. Matthew Pontell, focusing on generative AI’s potential in enhancing speech therapy and improving speech dysfunction outcomes. These sessions are an excellent opportunity to delve into research problems that could be addressed with deep learning,… Read More

AI Summer 2024: A Month of Learning and Innovation Watch Here Event Overview AI Summer 2024 at the Data Science Institute (DSI) was a monthlong virtual workshop designed to immerse participants in the world of AI models and programming. This free event welcomed researchers, students,… Read More

AI Showcase Recap: A Celebration of Student Innovations Event Overview Vanderbilt Data Science was thrilled to host this year’s AI Showcase, marking another milestone in our journey of technological exploration and innovation. This event provided a stage for students to demonstrate their groundbreaking AI projects and allowed attendees… Read More

  Professor Alex Christensen Wins the Inaugural ‘Innovation in Teaching: Generative AI Award’ Recognizing Innovation in Education On April 11, at the Spring Faculty Assembly, Chancellor Daniel Diermeier and Faculty Senate Chair Andrea Capizzi of Vanderbilt University took a moment to acknowledge and celebrate the remarkable contributions of… Read More