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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

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

AI Showcase Fall 2024: 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 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 building. The… 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