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Machine Learning–Based Identification of Lithic Microdebitage
Dr. Markus Eberl, Associate Professor Archaeology at Vanderbilt University, speaks about his team’s use of a particle scanner to analyze micro-debitage. They used machine learning to analyze the data set and tried to learn more about early life than we could otherwise. Markus Eberl worked with the… Read MoreSep. 1, 2023
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Evaluating and Applying Machine-Learning Models in Predicting Gene Regulation and Expression in Neuropsychiatric Disorders (DSI-SRP)
This DSI-SRP fellowship funded Namju Kim to work in the laboratory of Dr. Eric Gamazon, Ph.D. in the Department of Medicine during the summer of 2023. Namju is a rising junior with a major in Molecular and Cellular Biology and a minor in Data Science. Neuropsychiatric diseases are partially caused… Read MoreAug. 21, 2023
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Using Data Science to Investigate Climate Resilient Strategies Along US Inland Waterways (DSI-SRP)
This DSI-SRP fellowship funded Tyler Revering to work in the laboratory of Dr. Hiba Baroud, Ph.D. and Paul Johnson in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering during the summer of 2023. Tyler is a rising junior with a major in Economics and minors in Data Science and Scientific Computing. Read MoreAug. 16, 2023
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Meena Muthusubramanian: Navigating Borders to Forge a Path in Data Science
Meena Muthusubramanian Meena Muthusubramanian’s journey into the world of data science is a testament to her determination, adaptability, and passion for merging software and hardware skills. Born and raised in India, Meena pursued a bachelor’s degree in electronics, initially focusing on the hardware aspects of the field. However, her curiosity… Read MoreJun. 9, 2023
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Lori Chiu: A Journey in Data Science
Lori Chiu graduated from Vanderbilt University with BA in Molecular and Cellular Biology in 2016. But she found herself working as an analyst after college. With no real background in coding, Lori taught herself essential skills such as SQL and Python on the job, merging her technical prowess with her… Read MoreJun. 1, 2023
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Going Back to School with Teddy Weaver
Teddy Weaver graduated from Vanderbilt University in 2013 and spent over half a decade working in project management before realizing he needed a career change. Recognizing that pursuing a post-graduate degree would lead to a more fulfilling path, he set his sights on data science. Pursuing Data Science… Read MoreMay. 18, 2023
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Going Back to School with Teddy Weaver
Teddy Weaver graduated from Vanderbilt University in 2013 and spent over half a decade working in project management before realizing he needed a career change. Recognizing that pursuing a post-graduate degree would lead to a more fulfilling path, he set his sights on data science. Pursuing Data Science… Read MoreMay. 18, 2023
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Data Matters to host first spring short-course series from March 13 – 16 | Tennessee
The National Consortium for Data Science is a collaboration of leaders in academia, industry, and government formed to address the data challenges and opportunities of the 21st century. They are hosting their first springtime iteration of the Data Matters short-course series, virtually from March 13 –… Read MoreDec. 2, 2022
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Deep Learning in Archaeology: Understanding the Composition of Ancient Mortars
Mortar sample taken at Caesarea’s Cruzader cathedral: (upper left) Eastern façade of the Cathedral; (lower left) mortar sample location marked with a flag; (lower right) close-up photo of the mortar sample location before taking the sample. Mortar is an essential part of construction, and has been used by builders for… Read MoreOct. 27, 2022
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New DSI Postdoctoral Fellow, Joshua Su
We’re pleased to be able to introduce Zhaoqian (Joshua) Su as a new DSI Postdoctoral Fellow! Joshua comes to us from the Einstein College of Medicine where as a Postdoctoral Fellow he applied deep learning to problems related to the formation protein structures such as peptide… Read MoreSep. 20, 2022