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Attention Graduate Students! We’re Hiring!
Jul. 20, 2023—The Data Science Minor is hiring one more TA for DS 2100 (Statistics for Data Science). As a TA, you’ll have the chance to help undergraduate learners develop their skills in data science and provide them with constructive feedback and guidance. Only graduate students are eligible for this position. Pay: $2,500 as a tuition deduction...
Vanderbilt student-athlete drives sports performance through data analysis
Jul. 10, 2023—Recent Vanderbilt graduate and Division I student-athlete Jared Wheatley may have spent his whole life playing sports, but it wasn’t until he studied the real-world applications of data science that the idea for his Immersion Vanderbilt project was sparked. Combining his deep understanding of athletics and his coursework as an economics major and data science...
New Course: DS 3891 Special Topics: Intro to Generative AI
Jun. 29, 2023—Check out this brand new course! DS 3891-01 Special Topics Intro to Generative AI Generative artificial intelligence (AI) models encompass ChatGPT, GPT4 and successors, and related transformer-based deep learning models. This introductory course aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of generative AI models and their applications. This course introduces the theory and use...
Now Accepting Applications: DS Minor Teaching Fellowship for graduate students
Jun. 28, 2023—Are you a graduate student with a passion for data science and a talent for teaching? The Undergraduate Data Science Minor program is excited to offer an exceptional opportunity this year: in addition to our standard two teaching fellowships, we’re delighted to introduce a brand-new position offering support for DS Minor courses in Python! These...
Join Our Team: Student Worker Positions Available for Fall 2023 Semester!
Jun. 28, 2023—We are hiring for the following Fall 2023 semester Data Science positions: Event/Social Media Assistant and Digital Media Assistant. As a Graphic Event/Social Media Assistant, your responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: Create engaging content for social media posts, including writing captions, selecting visuals, and scheduling posts. Collaborate with the design team to...
Vanderbilt launches Future of Learning and Generative AI Initiative and interdisciplinary advisory board
Jun. 14, 2023—Vanderbilt University has created the Future of Learning and Generative AI Initiative and appointed members of an advisory board for the initiative. Both will center their efforts around scholarship and opportunities connected to the growing use of nascent artificial intelligence technologies. As generative AI grows and evolves, so do its uses and best practices. The...
Now hiring graders and TAs for the Fall 2023 Semester!
Apr. 27, 2023—Attention data science, machine learning, statistics, programming, and artificial intelligence enthusiasts! The Data Science Minor is hiring TAs and graders for Fall 2023 in some of the most high-demand data science courses on campus: DS 1000, DS 1100, DS 2100, DS 3262, and DS 3100. As a TA or grader, you’ll have the chance to...
The DS Minor – Now Hiring TAs and Graders for Spring 2023!
Nov. 16, 2022—Interested in applying your skills towards providing feedback to students in introductory concepts and problems of data science as a grader? Or, ready to assist and guide undergraduate learners to better understand the concepts and skills of data science as a TA? We are hiring TAs and graders for the spring 2023 semester for your...
Clinton Global Initiative University | VU Virtual Info Session Wednesday, Nov 16 from 11am-12
Nov. 15, 2022—Vanderbilt University is hosting the Clinton Global Initiative University (CGIU) annual meeting March 3-5, 2023. CGIU recruits a student cohort of young leaders who are committed to developing innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges. Each year, undergraduate and graduate students from around the world apply to participate in CGI U’s year-round community of learning, leadership and action. The program’s year-round engagement model includes a...
Women Who Invest Internship | Applications Due November 30
Nov. 14, 2022—The Office of Investments is officially launching the Women Who Invest internship program and is now accepting applications via Handshake for Spring 2023! The application deadline is Wednesday, 11/30 and interviews will be conducted in December. The mission behind launching this program is to engage and develop women who are interested in finance and provide...