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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...
AI Training Day at Vanderbilt: First of it’s Kind!
Mar. 8, 2024— š AI Training Day: A Gathering of Minds š 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...
AI Deep Dive: Decoding Interactions
Feb. 15, 2024—AI Deep Dive: Decoding Interactions Event Overview Join us for an AI Deep Dive session, where we’ll feature a team of VUMC researchers led by Dr. Eric Skaar, in collaboration with our dedicated Data Science team. Dr. Skaar’s laboratory, which is focusing their work in infectious diseases, looks to gain deeper insights into Staphylococcus aureus,...
DSI Spring 2024 Projects: Second Round Deadline!
Jan. 8, 2024—Second Round Applications Now Open for DSI Spring Semester Projects! Don’t miss your chance to be part of some fantastic research projects with Vanderbilt’s Data Science Team (DSI) this Spring. We’re seeking passionate individuals for our innovative projects. Featured Projects for Application: Developmental Stuttering and Persistency: Collaborate with experts to develop AI models for identifying...
Reflecting on an Inspiring AI Showcase at the DSI!
Dec. 5, 2023—š A Big Thank You for Joining Us at the AI Showcase! š 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...
Machine LearningāBased Identification of Lithic Microdebitage
Sep. 1, 2023—Dr. Markus Eberl, Associate Professor Archaeology at Vanderbilt University, speaks about his teamās use of a particle scanner to analyze micro-debitage. They used machine learning to analyze the data set and tried to learn more about early life than we could otherwise. Markus Eberl worked with the DSI team in 2022 on theĀ Ancient MortarsĀ project.
Evaluating and Applying Machine-Learning Models in Predicting Gene Regulation and Expression in Neuropsychiatric Disorders (DSI-SRP)
Aug. 21, 2023—This DSI-SRP fellowship funded Namju Kim to work in the laboratory of Dr. Eric Gamazon, Ph.D. in the Department of Medicine during the summer of 2023. Namju is a rising junior with a major in Molecular and Cellular Biology and a minor in Data Science. Neuropsychiatric diseases are partially caused by genetic factors, including non-coding...
Using Data Science to Investigate Climate Resilient Strategies Along US Inland Waterways (DSI-SRP)
Aug. 16, 2023—This DSI-SRP fellowship funded Tyler Revering to work in the laboratory of Dr. Hiba Baroud, Ph.D. and Paul Johnson in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering during the summer of 2023. Tyler is a rising junior with a major in Economics and minors in Data Science and Scientific Computing. Tyler and his mentors have...
Meena Muthusubramanian: Navigating Borders to Forge a Path in Data Science
Jun. 9, 2023—Meena Muthusubramanian’s journey into the world of data science is a testament to her determination, adaptability, and passion for merging software and hardware skills. Born and raised in India, Meena pursued a bachelor’s degree in electronics, initially focusing on the hardware aspects of the field. However, her curiosity led her to explore the world of...
Lori Chiu: A Journey in Data Science
Jun. 1, 2023—Lori Chiu graduated from Vanderbilt University with BA in Molecular and Cellular Biology in 2016. But she found herself working as an analyst after college. With no real background in coding, Lori taught herself essential skills such as SQL and Python on the job, merging her technical prowess with her business acumen. This blend of...