Computer Science
February 17 AI Deep Dive: AI Solutions for the Modern Data Scientist
Feb. 1, 2023—Data scientists are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to help them discover solutions faster and address common problems that can cripple models. Recently developed and released AI models, such as ChatGPT, offer the promise of empowering data scientists to develop solutions far faster than ever before possible. Join us for a discussion with Vandy...
Applications due Feb. 15 for Vanderbilt University’s fall 2023 Data Science M.S. program
Feb. 1, 2023—The deadline for applications to Vanderbilt University’s fall 2023 Data Science M.S. program is coming up this month. Prospective students must submit their application by Feb. 15. The Data Science Institute encourages students with a strong academic background and who are proficient in programing to submit their applications. All students must have a four-year Bachelor’s...
Understanding ChatGPT Info Session – February 20th
Feb. 1, 2023—ChatGPT marks a groundbreaking step forward in artificial intelligence beyond the impressive technology, the program is generating controversy and conversation about its impact on academia. Vanderbilt University’s Data Science Institute is hosting a lunchtime information session entitled Understanding ChatGPT from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm on Monday, Feb. 20th, in Alumni Hall, Room 202. The...
DSI offering opportunities to explore prompt engineering for stable diffusion models
Feb. 1, 2023—Stable diffusion models have been shown to have incredible success generating realistic images. Models like DALL-E have shown the power to generate brand-new photo-realistic scenes, in addition to mimicking and transferring an art style onto existing photos. These models can be used in a variety of ways and experimentation with them can be easy. However,...
DSI helping students create AI-generated love poems at event ahead of Valentines day
Jan. 25, 2023—The revolutionary Chat GPT program has shown the world the power of AI transformers. From essays to screenplays, the work generated by Chat GPT is hard to distinguish from something written by an actual person, even something as personal as a love poem. The Data Science Institute will be on hand Friday, Feb. 10, at...
AI Deep Dive on Jan. 27: Using deep learning to improve bridge structure monitoring and inspections
Jan. 23, 2023—More than one-third of all the bridges in America are in disrepair, according to a 2022 report. It is one of the greatest infrastructure issues facing the U.S. today. Barge Design Solutions joins the Data Science Institute for this week’s AI Deep Dive to discuss a possible collaborative effort and to see how data science...
Wond’ry hosting quantum machine learning expert to talk using quantum computing with machine learning
Jan. 18, 2023— The Wond’ry Quantum Studio is hosting quantum machine learning engineer, Dr. Frank Zickert, next month to discuss the importance of of quantum machine learning and how quantum computing can be integrated with machine learning to develop algorithms more efficiently. Dr. Zickert authored the book Hands-On Quantum Machine Learning with Python and is one of...
Using deep learning to improve dialogic questioning for new readers: AI Deep Dive Jan. 13
Jan. 10, 2023—Professor of Psychology Dr. Georgene Troseth has researched for years how artificial intelligence could help parents use dialogic questioning when reading with their children. Advances in data science could now make Dr. Troseth’s vision a reality. The project aims to create a model that could scan through a book parents are reading with their children...
Join the DSI for a conversation about what happens when A.I. meets opera
Jan. 9, 2023—A composer behind the world’s first AI opera joins Vanderbilt University professors of Musicology and Data Science to discuss how advances in artificial intelligence can impact opera and other musical styles. Composer Derrick Skye collaborated on the AI opera “Song of the Ambassadors,” which was recently performed at the Lincoln Center. Skye will speak with...
Fall 2023 applications for the Vanderbilt Data Science M.S. program scholarships due January 15
Jan. 6, 2023—The deadline is approaching to be considered for a scholarship in Vanderbilt University’s fall 2023 Data Science M.S. program. Prospective students must submit their application by January 15 for a scholarship opportunity. The final deadline for all applications for the Data Science M.S. program are due a month later on Feb. 15. The Data Science...