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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

AI Training Day: A Gathering of Minds We’re delighted to share the success of our AI Training Day, held on March 5th, 2024, at the VU Student Life Center. This event was a deep dive into AI model development, training techniques, and architectural… Read More

Vanderbilt Data Science Students Shine at Hacklytics Vanderbilt Data Science is proud to highlight the achievement of four of our master’s students: Jasmine Guo, Margo Kim, Minwoo Sohn, and Qifan Lin, who recently emerged victorious at Hacklytics, a 36-hour hackathon hosted by Data Science @ GT. This event, known for… Read More

Spotlight on “Freequalizer”: A Beacon of Mentorship and Innovation at DSI As we continue to champion data-driven solutions for societal challenges, DSI proudly highlights the success of the “Freequalizer” project, led by Karol Sadkowski. Unveiling the “Freequalizer” Initiative This project, a partnership between the Future of Free Speech Project… Read More

  Reflecting on the AI Winter Workshop: A Journey Through Generative AI As we bid farewell to the four-day AI Winter Workshop, we’d like to bring you a comprehensive recap of the event. Our journey through the world of generative AI was an interactive and collaborative experience, thanks… Read More

  Dive into the World of Generative AI with the AI Winter Workshop! Discover the Power of AI: We’re excited to announce the Vanderbilt AI Winter Workshop, a unique opportunity to dive into the world of generative AI. This workshop is designed for anyone interested in… Read More