Generative AI Showcase
Building an AI-Powered Planning Assistant for Neurodivergent Students
Jul. 7, 2023—In the interest of developing assistive technologies, DSI Senior Data Scientist, Myranda Shirk, and Data Scientist, Umang Chandry, are leading a team to create AI-powered tools for neurodivergent individuals. The team, comprised of Data Science for Social Good (DSSG) Fellows Eleanor Beers, Sovann Chang, Minwoo Sohn, Ricky Sun, Logan A’Hearn, Jason Wisdom, and Katrina Rbeiz,...
New Course: DS 3891 Special Topics: Intro to Generative AI
Jun. 29, 2023—DS 3891-01 Special Topics Intro to Generative AI Generative artificial intelligence (AI) models encompass ChatGPT, GPT4 and successors, and related transformer-based deep learning models. This introductory course aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of generative AI models and their applications. This course introduces the theory and use of these models, including prompt engineering,...
MS DS Student, Rio Jia: Innovating in Augmented Reality Art
Jun. 28, 2023—We are thrilled to highlight the achievements of one of our graduate students at the Data Science Institute, Rio Jia. Rio has made significant contributions to an Augmented Reality (AR) Art project in collaboration with the FRIST Center for Autism & Innovation and Dr. Kendra H. Oliver. Dr. Oliver is Director, Design, School of Medicine...
Bridging the Language Gap: Unlocking the Potential of Generative AI in Hindi Instruction
Jun. 27, 2023—The Data Science Institute (DSI) at Vanderbilt University, in collaboration with Dr. Elliott McCarter, a Senior Lecturer in Asian Studies at Vanderbilt, is currently engaged in an exciting research project as part of the Data Science for Social Good summer program. They hope to address the language acquisition gap by utilizing generative AI, specifically through...
Vanderbilt launches Future of Learning and Generative AI Initiative and interdisciplinary advisory board
Jun. 7, 2023—Vanderbilt University has created the Future of Learning and Generative AI InitiativeĀ and appointed members of an advisory board for the initiative. Both will center their efforts around scholarship and opportunities connected to the growing use of nascent artificial intelligence technologies. As generative AI grows and evolves, so do its uses and best practices. The purpose...
Announcing DSSG 2023 Projects: Fostering Classroom Tools and Assistive Technology
Jun. 6, 2023—The Data Science Institute is excited to announce the projects for this summer’sĀ Data Science for Social Good 2023. This year, we are placing a special focus on developing tools for classrooms and assistive technology projects to cater to the needs of neurodivergent individuals. Classroom Projects: English as a Second Language: Caroline Miller, an ESL...
Data Science Institute’s AI Summer 2023 workshop series is now available to watch in its entirety on our YouTube page
Jun. 5, 2023—The AI Summer workshop series, hosted by the Data Science Institute, has successfully concluded on Friday, June 2. The workshops aimed to equip researchers, educators, and students with the latest knowledge in AI technologies and techniques, with a focus on deep learning, transformers, and their applications in solving various problems. For those who were not...
Future of Learning & Generative AI Seed Grants
May. 25, 2023—We are pleased to announce a new opportunity to foster interdisciplinary collaborations across the university that will be offered through the Office of Research and Innovation. The one-year seed grants will support innovative projects exploring applications of generative AI and large language models in various domains. These $20,000 grants are intended to stimulate new partnerships...
DSI offering support to Vanderbilt faculty to build AI tools for use in their classrooms
Apr. 11, 2023—If you’re interested in leveraging the latest developments in Large Language Models to enhance your teaching and would like to help bridge the growing digital divide, which otherwise would be widened by developments in AI, we invite you to apply for free assistance from our Data Science for Social Good Fellows. Those interested can watch...
DSI workshop helps Vanderbilt researcher do complex AI analysis of birdsongs
Apr. 10, 2023—Machine learning models have revolutionized the way researchers approach data analysis, but building and training these models can be a daunting task for those who are new to coding. Fortunately, the emergence of AI assistants like ChatGPT is making it easier for novice coders to create their own ML models, even in complex fields like...