Future of Learning and Generative Learning Initiative
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...
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...
Illuminating Insights: A Dashboard for Nashville’s Creatives
Aug. 10, 2023—In a collaboration between Vanderbilt University and the Arts and Business Council of Greater Nashville (ABC), the ABC’s of Creative Artists in Nashville project was undertaken to better understand the economic circumstances of working artists and creative entrepreneurs in Greater Nashville. Inflation, the rising costs of housing, broader economic factors – how is this impacting...
Fall 2023 DSI Projects Information Session
Aug. 4, 2023—The Data Science Institute Data Science Team will be looking for undergraduate and graduate students to join us as team members on projects in the Fall semester. Learn about upcoming projects including: Future of Free Speech Future of Learning Gravity Waves Plain Language Project We hope to see you at the virtual information session, which...
Classroom Learning and Assessment Suite (CLAS)
Jul. 28, 2023—The Classroom Learning and Assessment Suite (CLAS) is a set of artificial intelligence (AI)-driven solutions that complement in-class learning with interactive study and assessment. Primarily ideated by faculty interested in leveraging AI platforms to enhance student learning, the suite creates new mechanisms for both students and faculty members in supporting the creation of interactive learning...
New Courses in Generative AI for Undergraduates, Graduate Students, and PostDocs
Jul. 21, 2023—This fall, there will be opportunities for students and Postdocs to take classes covering the latest advances in generative AI. For undergraduates, as part of the Future of Learning and Generative AI Initiative, undergraduates will be able to register for DS 3891 Introduction to Generative Artificial Intelligence. This course introduces the theory and use of these...
ChatGPT and the Future of Education Workshop (Virtual), August 2, 2023
Jul. 18, 2023—The ChatGPT and the Future of Education workshop, which will take place on August 2, 2023 from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm, will explore the educational impacts of ChatGPT and its computational capabilities. A significant emphasis will be placed on understanding the following topics: how to design assignments that account for ChatGPT innovative ways of...
Introduction to ChatGPT and Prompt Engineering Workshop (Virtual), July 27, 2023
Jul. 18, 2023—The Introduction to ChatGPT and Prompt Engineering workshop, which will take place on July 27, 2023 from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm, will introduce faculty to ChatGPT and its computational capabilities that can be used in teaching, research, and personal productivity. The workshop will provide an initial overview of prompt engineering, which is the discipline...
Empowering Educators: Insights from Classroom Audio
Jul. 14, 2023—In the realm of education, understanding the dynamics of teacher-student interactions is crucial for enhancing learning outcomes. With this goal in mind, Natalie Huerta, Doctoral Student in Special Education at Vanderbilt University, and Jess Boyle, Doctoral Student & Research Assistant at Vanderbilt Peabody College, are leading a collaborative effort to analyze classroom audio and its...
DSI playing integral role in Vanderbilt University’s recently announced Initiative for the Future of Learning
Jun. 14, 2023—Vanderbilt University unveiled June 7 its ambitious new Future of Learning and Generative AI Initiative, a pioneering endeavor centered around the transformative potential of generative AI technology in education. As the university embarks on this groundbreaking initiative, key faculty members from the Data Science Institute (DSI) are set to play a pivotal role in shaping...