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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

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

On September 27th, we hosted an AI Deep Dive Session with Dr. Adam Wright from Vanderbilt University Medical Center, where we explored the use of AI and machine learning to enhance the usability and safety of electronic health records (EHRs). Dr. Wright led a discussion on how screen captures… 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

Vanderbilt Data Science recently hosted its AI Summer Showcase, spotlighting a diverse range of student-led projects that push the boundaries of artificial intelligence. The event brought together a spectrum of disciplines—from mental health to astrophysics—with each project demonstrating how AI can be used to tackle complex, real-world challenges. One project… 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