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AI Showcase 2024 Recap
Apr. 26, 2024—AI Showcase Recap: A Celebration of Student Innovations Event Overview The Vanderbilt Data Science Institute was thrilled to host this year’s AI Showcase, marking another milestone in our journey of technological exploration and innovation. This event provided a stage for students to demonstrate their groundbreaking AI projects and allowed attendees to witness the practical applications...
Professor Alex Christensen Wins the Inaugural ‘Innovation in Teaching: Generative AI Award’
Apr. 18, 2024— Professor Alex Christensen Wins the Inaugural ‘Innovation in Teaching: Generative AI Award’ Recognizing Innovation in Education On April 11, at the Spring Faculty Assembly, Chancellor Daniel Diermeier and Faculty Senate Chair Andrea Capizzi of Vanderbilt University took a moment to acknowledge and celebrate the remarkable contributions of its faculty. Among the honorees, Professor Alex...
AI Training Day at Vanderbilt: First of it’s Kind!
Mar. 8, 2024— 🎉 AI Training Day: A Gathering of Minds 🎉 We’re delighted to share the success of our AI Training Day, held on March 5th, 2024, at the VU Student Life Center. This event was a deep dive into AI model development, training techniques, and architectural innovations. With over 300 participants, including researchers, educators, and...
Vanderbilt DSI Students Triumph at Hacklytics
Mar. 1, 2024—DSI Students Shine at Hacklytics The Data Science Institute is proud to highlight the achievement of four of our master’s students: Jasmine Guo, Margo Kim, Minwoo Sohn, and Qifan Lin, who recently emerged victorious at Hacklytics, a 36-hour hackathon hosted by Data Science @ GT. This event, known for its intense focus on data science,...
Empowering Change: The ‘Freequalizer’ Project and DSI’s Summer of Innovation
Feb. 1, 2024—Spotlight on “Freequalizer”: A Beacon of Mentorship and Innovation at DSI As we continue to champion data-driven solutions for societal challenges, DSI proudly highlights the success of the “Freequalizer” project, led by Karol Sadkowski. Unveiling the “Freequalizer” Initiative This project, a partnership between the Future of Free Speech Project and DSI, aimed to tackle the...
AI Winter 2024 Recap
Jan. 10, 2024— Reflecting on the AI Winter Workshop: A Journey Through Generative AI As we bid farewell to the four-day AI Winter Workshop, we’d like to bring you a comprehensive recap of the event. Our journey through the world of generative AI was an interactive and collaborative experience, thanks to our attendees and speakers. A Look...
Vanderbilt University’s Data Science Institute Presents AI Winter 2024
Dec. 12, 2023— ❄️ Dive into the World of Generative AI with the AI Winter Workshop! ❄️ Discover the Power of AI: We’re excited to announce the Vanderbilt AI Winter Workshop, a unique opportunity to dive into the world of generative AI. This workshop is designed for anyone interested in AI, from experienced researchers to enthusiastic beginners....
Reflecting on an Inspiring AI Showcase at the DSI!
Dec. 5, 2023—🌟 A Big Thank You for Joining Us at the AI Showcase! 🌟 We are delighted to share the success of our recent AI Showcase held on Friday, December 1st, at the Data Science Institute. The event was a success, thanks to the participation of brilliant students across Vanderbilt University and the enthusiastic attendees. Event...
Jules White appointed to senior advisor role in Office of the Chancellor
Nov. 16, 2023—Jules White, a distinguished computer scientist and expert on large language models and prompt engineering, has been named senior advisor to Chancellor Daniel Diermeier for generative AI in education and enterprise solutions. White’s appointment, which became effective Nov. 1, will build on Vanderbilt’s growing reputation as a world leader in innovation within the generative AI...
Emerging Technologies and the Human Experience – Faculty Fellowship Opportunities
Nov. 15, 2023—The Robert Penn Warren Center’s theme for AY 2024-25 is Emerging Technologies and the Human Experience. Emerging Technologies and the Human Experience will explore technological innovation and its impacts on human flourishing and futures across time. From the printing press to the internet, electricity to quantum mechanics, steam engines to AI: what can humanistic inquiry tell...