DS Team

Vanderbilt Data Science is excited to feature the impressive work of postdoctoral fellow Zhaoqian (Joshua) Su, who is leading multiple projects that apply generative AI to revolutionize protein science. These projects, all conducted under the guidance of our faculty, showcase how artificial intelligence can address complex biological challenges. SuperMetal:… Read More

On August 30th, we had the privilege of hosting an AI Deep Dive Session with Essra from Geōde Environmental, where we discussed the exciting potential of AI in streamlining environmental and urban planning. The project aims to aggregate relevant data from various environmental acts, such as the Subdivision Map… Read More

In Fall 2023, Vanderbilt Data Science hosted an AI Deep Dive session with Dr. Matthew Pontell, focusing on generative AI’s potential in enhancing speech therapy and improving speech dysfunction outcomes. These sessions are an excellent opportunity to delve into research problems that could be addressed with deep learning,… Read More

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… Read More

  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… Read More

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… Read More

DSI Senior Data Scientist, Myranda Shirk, is a mentor for the ECMWF (European Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasting) Code for Earth program. Her mentees this summer created a chatbot-like interface to search their data, based on some of Myranda’s previous work at NOAA. ECMWF has… Read More

Dr. Markus Eberl, Associate Professor Archaeology at Vanderbilt University, speaks about his team’s 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… Read More

This DSI-SRP fellowship funded Ziyao Zhang to work in the laboratory of Dr. Mike Neamtu, Ph.D. in the Department of Mathematics during the summer of 2023. Ziyao is a rising junior with majors in Computer Science and Mathematics and a minor in Economics. In this DSI research, Ziyao and his… Read More

This DSI-SRP fellowship funded Chaehyun “Amy” Song to work in the laboratory of Dr. Allison Walker, Ph.D. in the Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology during the summer of 2023. Amy is a rising junior with a major in Biochemistry and Chemical Biology and a minor in Computer Science. In… Read More