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VALIANT Attempt is excited to announce our new VALx speaker series! Instead of a traditional conference-style oral presentation, these are 12 to 15 minute student-led talks inspired by TEDx. Participants will share one cool or novel idea at a high level with the wider VALIANT community. Our first… Read More

September 2026 Friends, I am excited to announce that we are starting the new year by deepening a partnership and opening more doors for undergraduates at the intersection of collaborative neuroscience, AI, and hacking.BrainHack Vanderbilt is solidifying its partnership with VALIANT, creating new… Read More

Kick off the new school year with VALIANT Attempt and get hands-on with NFC technology! Join us on Wednesday, September 16 at 11:30 a.m. in the FGH Study Lounge, located across from the auditorium, for a DIY NFC Tag Workshop. During this interactive workshop, participants will learn how… Read More

  August 2026 Friends, 1,930 snacks, 1,015 cans of soda, 2,800 cups of coffee, and—with the heat dome—a record 768 bottles of water: those were the final totals for this year’s AI Summer School. Our 35 distinguished lecturers and 20 AI coaches and assistant coaches… Read More

July 2026 Friends, One of my favorite parts of directing VALIANT is the conversations. Over the past year, I’ve spoken with faculty, students, clinicians, entrepreneurs, and industry partners from across Vanderbilt and beyond. No matter the discipline, many of those conversations eventually arrive at the same question:… Read More

AISS26 is back with its signature mix of keynote presentations, expert lectures, lightning talks, and hands-on workshops. New this year, the program will also feature a THRIVE-TN workshop on NAIRR resources and research infrastructure. Join us for a dynamic week of learning, collaboration, and professional development for participants across a… Read More

June 2026 Friends, Summer brings a different rhythm to campus. While many of our colleagues are traveling, presenting new work, or taking a well-earned break, it also offers a welcome opportunity to lean into our passions, explore new ideas, and invest in projects that are difficult to… Read More

We’re looking forward to bringing together interns, trainees, fellows, faculty, staff, and partner labs from across the VALIANT community for an afternoon of food, conversation, and community. Whether you’re new to VALIANT this summer or have been part of the community for years, we hope you’ll stop by and join… Read More

May 2026 Friends, Happy second birthday, VALIANT! This month, we celebrate two years of shared discovery. From AI Summer School to Discover AI, and through the more than three-score seminars, workshops, BrainHacks, student gatherings, and celebrations in between, VALIANT has grown into a vibrant community of people who are… Read More

April 2026 Friends, Last Friday, we had the opportunity to #DiscoverAItogether with the VALIANT community including curious minds from six universities and 43 companies. Our centerpoint VALIANT PITCH session at Discover AI 2026 delivered exactly what we hoped for and more: a fast-moving, high-energy showcase of ideas… Read More