Vanderbilt University Data Science Institute and Vanderbilt University School of Engineering | Large Language Models
Introduction to ChatGPT and Prompt Engineering Workshop (Virtual), July 27, 2023
Jul. 18, 2023—The Introduction to ChatGPT and Prompt Engineering workshop, which will take place on July 27, 2023 from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm, will introduce faculty to ChatGPT and its computational capabilities that can be used in teaching, research, and personal productivity. The workshop will provide an initial overview of prompt engineering, which is the discipline...
New Course: DS 3891 Special Topics: Intro to Generative AI
Jun. 29, 2023—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 of these models, including prompt engineering,...
DSI playing integral role in Vanderbilt University’s recently announced Initiative for the Future of Learning
Jun. 14, 2023—Vanderbilt University unveiled June 7 its ambitious new Future of Learning and Generative AI Initiative, a pioneering endeavor centered around the transformative potential of generative AI technology in education. As the university embarks on this groundbreaking initiative, key faculty members from the Data Science Institute (DSI) are set to play a pivotal role in shaping...
DSSG 2023: AI Storybook project aims to create AI tool to help parents teach their children to read with dialogic questioning
Jun. 13, 2023—Seeking to uncover novel methods for fostering meaningful interactions between parents and children during reading sessions, a team of researchers in the Data Science Institute’s Data Science for Social Good (DSSG) program is currently engaged in an innovative project called AI Storybook. Led by Postdoctoral Fellow, Abigail Petulante, the project aims to develop an AI-based...
Vanderbilt launches Future of Learning and Generative AI Initiative and interdisciplinary advisory board
Jun. 7, 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 purpose...
Announcing DSSG 2023 Projects: Fostering Classroom Tools and Assistive Technology
Jun. 6, 2023—The Data Science Institute is excited to announce the projects for this summer’s Data Science for Social Good 2023. This year, we are placing a special focus on developing tools for classrooms and assistive technology projects to cater to the needs of neurodivergent individuals. Classroom Projects: English as a Second Language: Caroline Miller, an ESL...
Data Science Institute’s AI Summer 2023 workshop series is now available to watch in its entirety on our YouTube page
Jun. 5, 2023—The AI Summer workshop series, hosted by the Data Science Institute, has successfully concluded on Friday, June 2. The workshops aimed to equip researchers, educators, and students with the latest knowledge in AI technologies and techniques, with a focus on deep learning, transformers, and their applications in solving various problems. For those who were not...
Future of Learning & Generative AI Seed Grants
May. 25, 2023—We are pleased to announce a new opportunity to foster interdisciplinary collaborations across the university that will be offered through the Office of Research and Innovation. The one-year seed grants will support innovative projects exploring applications of generative AI and large language models in various domains. These $20,000 grants are intended to stimulate new partnerships...
A Prompt Pattern Catalog to Enhance Prompt Engineering with ChatGPT
May. 25, 2023—Prompt engineering is an increasingly important skill set needed to converse effectively with large language models (LLMs), such as ChatGPT. Prompts are instructions given to an LLM to enforce rules, automate processes, and ensure specific qualities (and quantities) of generated output. Prompts are also a form of programming that can customize the outputs and interactions...
Vanderbilt launches free online ChatGPT course, shaping the future of AI education
May. 24, 2023—Chances are you’ve heard of ChatGPT. Perhaps you’ve even tested out the headline-worthy AI tool yourself. But do you know how to harness ChatGPT to be more productive in your personal and professional life?