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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...
Emerging Technologies and the Human Experience – Faculty Fellowship Opportunities
Nov. 15, 2023—The Robert Penn Warren Center’s theme for AY 2024-25 is Emerging Technologies and the Human Experience. Emerging Technologies and the Human Experience will explore technological innovation and its impacts on human flourishing and futures across time. From the printing press to the internet, electricity to quantum mechanics, steam engines to AI: what can humanistic inquiry tell...
VPA Helps to Chart the Future of AI Governance in Washington
Nov. 6, 2023—Last month, the Vanderbilt Policy Accelerator for Political Economy & Regulation (VPA) announced a new series of polling and papers on the regulation of Artificial Intelligence (AI), which has captured the nation’s attention since the release of ChatGPT a year ago.
AI-enabled technology developed by Vanderbilt, 101st Airborne deployed for training of NATO and NATO-partner units in Europe
Oct. 19, 2023—Advanced Dynamic Spectrum Reconnaissance is a standout example of the success of the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command, Army Research Laboratory Pathfinder program, empowering soldiers and researchers to collaborate to rapidly develop and advance solutions to real-world challenges in the field in partnership with the defense innovation nonprofit Civil-Military Innovation Institute. One of the...
Symposium on AI, Free Speech and Human Rights
Oct. 11, 2023—Oct. 12-13, 2023 | Nashville, TN The Future of Free Speech Project and Vanderbilt University will host an event to explore the dynamic intersection of generative AI, free speech and human rights within the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence advancements.
New Course! ChatGPT Advanced Data Analysis by Dr. Jules White, Professor of Computer Science
Aug. 29, 2023—Professor Jules has just come out with a brand new ChatGPT course, focused on Advanced Data Analysis. Free for Students, Faculty and Staff! What can you expect from this new course? Automate tasks in your work and life with ChatGPT Advanced Data Analysis Automate reading and creating PDFs, PowerPoint, Excel, images, video, and more From...
Can Deep Neural Networks Model Variability in Human Visual Cognition (DSI-SRP)
Aug. 14, 2023—This DSI-SRP fellowship funded David Brust to work in the laboratory of Dr. Thomas Palmeri, Ph.D. in the Department of Psychological Sciences during the summer of 2023. David is a rising senior with a major in Neuroscience. Deep neural networks (DNNs) are used in neuroscience as models of brain representations and as models of human...
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...
Data Science for Social Good (DSSG) Showcase
Aug. 9, 2023—The projects completed as part of this year’s Data Science for Social Good program at the Data Science Institute will be showcased on Friday, August 11th at 3:00pm Central virtually on Zoom. Please join us! Register here.
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...