Data Science
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Data science minor info session is Sept. 6
An information session for undergraduate students interested in pursuing a minor in data science is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 6, at 12:15 p.m. in the Commons Multipurpose Room. The benefits of studying data science, requirements for the minor, and opportunities for involvement in the data science program will be discussed. Read MoreSep 1, 2022
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Jeffery working with VU, VUMC and VA on substance use disorder prediction technology
Alvin Jeffery awarded $1.5M from the National Institute on Drug Abuse to develop artificial intelligence to predict substance use disorder through genetic information. Jeffery is the only nursing research faculty member with a dual VA appointment. Read MoreSep 1, 2022
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Research Snapshot: Researchers create algorithm to help predict cancer risk associated with tumor variants
Vanderbilt researchers have developed an active machine learning approach to predict the effects of tumor variants of unknown significance, or VUS, on sensitivity to chemotherapy. Characterizing VUS can maximize clinical care and precision medicine for each patient. Read MoreAug 9, 2022
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Vanderbilt nursing researcher Alvin Jeffery awarded Betty Irene Moore Fellowship for nursing innovators
School of Nursing Assistant Professor Alvin Jeffery has been named a Betty Irene Moore Fellow for Nurse Leaders and Innovators by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation. His fellowship project will focus on electronic health record usability. Read MoreMay 16, 2022
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Data Science Institute hosts ‘AI Fridays’
Do you have data you’d like to use but aren’t quite sure how to make the most of it? Running into issues with your models, data or analytical approach and spinning your wheels about what to do? Join the Data Science Institute for "AI Fridays" from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. starting Feb. 25. Read MoreFeb 23, 2022
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Master’s in data science program hosts upcoming recruitment events
The Data Science M.S. Program will host a number of recruitment events in October, November and December. Read MoreOct 13, 2021
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Bell named faculty director of undergraduate data science minor
Charreau Bell, a senior data scientist at the Vanderbilt Data Science Institute and research assistant professor of computer science, has been named the faculty director of the undergraduate data science minor. Read MoreOct 8, 2021
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Data Science Institute offers fall workshop series
The Vanderbilt Data Science Institute is offering a series of workshops to familiarize students, faculty and VU community members with data science tools. The workshops, held on Wednesdays from 3 to 4:30 p.m., are open to the entire Vanderbilt community. Read MoreAug 29, 2021
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Data Science Institute virtual event April 16 to share data used to predict elections
How do television networks predict election outcomes? The virtual event “A Peek Inside the NBC Decision Desk: Election 2020” scheduled for Friday, April 16, at 2 p.m. CT will provide an overview. Read MoreApr 12, 2021
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Information sessions available for students interested in undergraduate data science minor
Vanderbilt announced earlier this year the addition of an undergraduate minor in data science beginning with the fall 2021 term. The university will offer several information sessions to provide an overview of the minor and answer any questions for interested students. Read MoreMar 24, 2021
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Vanderbilt Data Science Institute hosts AI for conservation expert Tanya Berger-Wolf in virtual event on March 19
A virtual discussion, “Trustworthy AI for Wildlife Conservation: AI and Humans Combating Extinction Together,” will take place on March 19 at 2 p.m. CT. The discussion is hosted by the Vanderbilt Data Science Institute. Read MoreMar 12, 2021
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Women in Data Science conference set for March 8
The Vanderbilt Data Science Institute and Vanderbilt Genetics Institute will co-host a regional Women in Data Science virtual conference on Monday, March 8. The event will broadcast WiDS Worldwide America events—including keynote speakers, Technical Vision Talks and a panel on paths to leadership—from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT. Read MoreFeb 27, 2021
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Data Science Institute virtual event on Feb. 26 to share COVID-19 data lessons learned
Scenarios manifested by the COVID-19 pandemic gave policymakers, doctors, city planners, biomedical researchers and many others an unprecedented opportunity to put data science to work for the common good. A virtual discussion, “Combating a Pandemic in the Data Age,” will take place on Friday, Feb. 26, at 2 p.m. CT. Read MoreFeb 22, 2021
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Vanderbilt University announces launch of new data science minor in fall 2021
Vanderbilt University has announced the addition of an undergraduate minor in data science beginning with the fall 2021 term. The new trans-institutional, interdisciplinary data science minor will be shared by all four undergraduate schools and colleges, and students will be able to begin declaring the minor this spring. Read MoreJan 29, 2021
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Business professor ‘doubles down’ to help students thrive in quarantine
When the COVID-19 pandemic split his class among those who are able to attend in person and many who are quarantined around the world, Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management finance professor Jesse Blocher was determined to make learning equitable, even for those in disparate time zones. Read MoreNov 23, 2020
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Celebrated Harvard economist Raj Chetty to speak on COVID-19 impact on Oct. 21
Vanderbilt’s Data Science Institute, Department of Economics and Public Policy Studies Program, in partnership with the nonpartisan Sycamore Institute, are co-hosting a virtual discussion with celebrated economist and Harvard professor Raj Chetty on the economic impact of COVID-19. Chancellor Daniel Diermeier will deliver opening remarks. Read MoreOct 7, 2020
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Master’s in data science information session set for Oct. 13
Vanderbilt's M.S. in Data Science program will host a virtual information session on Tuesday, Oct. 13. Jeffrey Blume, director of graduate studies for the Data Science Institute and professor of biostatistics, will host a pair of sessions, one at 8 a.m. and the other at 6 p.m. Read MoreOct 5, 2020
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M.S. in Data Science information session set for Jan. 23
Vanderbilt's M.S. in Data Science program will host an information session on Thursday, Jan. 23, at the Wond'ry's third floor lounge. Jeffrey Blume, director of graduate education, will present on the curriculum, careers and advantages of Vanderbilt's program. Read MoreJan 8, 2020
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ORAU award supports BME professor’s work on whole brain statistical modeling
Mika Rubinov, whose research involves building statistical models of whole brain data sets, has received a competitive research grant from Oak Ridge Associated Universities. Read MoreAug 26, 2019
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Vanderbilt Data Science Institute launches new master of science program
Vanderbilt's Data Science Institute, founded earlier this year, has launched a new master of science program to prepare students for careers in the burgeoning field of data science. Applications for the 2019-20 academic year are now open to students. Read MoreDec 7, 2018