Artificial Intelligence
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...
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...
AI Winter 2024
Dec. 12, 2023— 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...
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...
AI Deep Dive: Harnessing Technology for Improved Speech Health
Nov. 2, 2023—On October 27th, we had the privilege of hosting an AI Deep Dive Session with Dr. Matthew Pontell, where we discussed the use of generative AI for enhancing speech therapy and improving speech dysfunction. This session brought to light the innovative strategies and recovery techniques that promise better speech health outcomes for those suffering from...
Asurion Collaborates with Vanderbilt Data Science Institute for an exciting Summit
Oct. 18, 2023—On Friday, October 13th, Asurion hosted the Vanderbilt Data Science Institute came together for a summit that showcased the synergy of industry and academia. The summit was centered around a collaborative spirit, emphasizing the pivotal role of Data Science in shaping the future. Watch our building tour vlog HERE. Summit Highlights: The day was planned...
What is “Human Nature” in the eyes of the US courts.
Oct. 16, 2023—On October 6th, we had the privilege of hosting an AI Deep Dive Session with Professor Owen Jones, where conversations were had around the quest to answer the question: ‘What is “human nature” in the eyes of US Courts?’ This session spotlighted the capabilities of AI in navigating and analyzing extensive legal data, especially court...