Miguel Nunez

AI Flash: ChatGPT-O3 Reasoning Agents Unlock Long-Horizon Multimodal Problem Solving Event Overview The latest AI Flash session at Vanderbilt’s Data Science Institute—hosted by Chief Data Scientist Jesse Spencer-Smith—pulled back the curtain on ChatGPT-O3, OpenAI’s newest “reasoning model.” Unlike earlier releases that respond the moment a prompt arrives, O3 thinks first—planning… Read More

AI Showcase Spring 2025: Where Ideas Became Reality Event Overview The Vanderbilt Data Science Institute opened its doors on April 18 for the Spring 2025 AI Showcase, transforming the 1400 18th Ave S. hub into a living laboratory of ideas. Spanning three buzzing sessions, the afternoon celebrated everything from climate… Read More

AI Flash: GPT-4o Image Capabilities Unlock Next-Gen Multimodal Creativity Event Overview The Vanderbilt Data Science Institute recently hosted a thrilling AI Flash session showcasing the newly unlocked image generation capabilities of OpenAI’s GPT-4o model. This interactive workshop provided attendees with a first-hand look at how end-to-end multimodal AI can now… Read More

The Vanderbilt Data Science Institute (DSI) is proud to announce the launch of “Deep Research Assist,” a new initiative that will help faculty approach research development and grant writing across the university. This innovative program harnesses the power of advanced AI reasoning models and agent systems to… Read More

With just one week until Vanderbilt’s premier AI event, several major announcements heighten anticipation as final preparations take shape. March 5–6, 2025 Vanderbilt University Student Life Center Come with an Idea. Leave with a Solution. Register Today Breaking Developments As… Read More

AI Flash: OpenAI’s Deep Research Agent Revolutionizes AI-Assisted Research Event Overview The Vanderbilt Data Science Institute hosted another dynamic AI Flash session, exploring OpenAI’s groundbreaking Deep Research agent. This rapid-response workshop provided immediate analysis of a significant advancement in AI-powered research capabilities, demonstrating the evolving landscape of AI-assisted knowledge work. Read More

Developing Machine Learning Solutions for NHL Sports Betting The intersection of data science and sports betting presents unique challenges and opportunities. This project explored the development of machine learning models to identify positive expected value (EV) bets in NHL anytime goalscorer markets, aiming to find mispriced opportunities in sportsbook odds… Read More

Re-thinking Data Access at Chartis Research with AI Chartis Research is embracing the power of AI to transform how data is accessed and utilized. This project introduced an AI-driven assistant chatbot designed to provide rapid, accurate, and intuitive access to vast amounts of research data, significantly enhancing decision-making and client… Read More

NFL Big Data Bowl – Tackling Predictions in American Football The NFL Big Data Bowl presented a unique challenge for leveraging data science to enhance the understanding of football. This year’s focus revolved around predicting tackles, a crucial aspect of gameplay. The aim was to develop a predictive model capable… Read More

AI Flash: OpenAI’s Deep Research Agent Revolutionizes AI-Assisted Research Event Overview The Vanderbilt Data Science Institute hosted another dynamic AI Flash session, exploring OpenAI’s groundbreaking Deep Research agent. This rapid-response workshop provided immediate analysis of a significant advancement in AI-powered research capabilities, demonstrating the evolving landscape of AI-assisted knowledge work. Read More