VDS-Supported Research

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

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

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

  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

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

AI Deep Dive: Decoding Interactions Event Overview Join us for an AI Deep Dive session, where we’ll feature a team of VUMC researchers led by Dr. Eric Skaar, in collaboration with our dedicated Data Science team. Dr. Skaar’s laboratory, which is focusing their work in infectious diseases, looks to… 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

Second Round Applications Now Open for DSI Spring Semester Projects! Don’t miss your chance to be part of some fantastic research projects with Vanderbilt’s Data Science Team (DSI) this Spring. We’re seeking passionate individuals for our innovative projects. Featured Projects for Application: Developmental Stuttering and Persistency: Collaborate with experts to… Read More

On October 27th, we had the privilege of hosting an AI Deep Dive Session with Dr. Matthew Pontell, where we discussed the use of generative AI for enhancing speech therapy and improving speech dysfunction. This session brought to light the innovative strategies and recovery techniques that promise better speech… Read More