Vanderbilt Data Science Institute
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Noted economist Raj Chetty draws on new data to highlight economic challenges exacerbated by COVID-19
Economist shares COVID-19 economic data and prescription for successful recovery in compelling lecture hosted by the Data Science Institute, Department of Economics, the Public Policy Studies program and nonpartisan public policy research center The Sycamore Institute. Read MoreOct 29, 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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Vanderbilt computer scientists awarded NSF grant to restructure research’s road to the public
Vanderbilt researchers have been awarded a National Science Foundation Convergence Accelerator 2020 Cohort Phase 1 grant to create a standardized platform that will streamline the development, testing and dissemination of technology that can improve human health. The nine-month project, “Scalable, Traceable AI for Imaging Translation: Innovation to Implementation for Accelerated Impact (STRAIT I3),” looks specifically... Read MoreSep 22, 2020
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Data Science Institute big data model to help Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital prepare for patient needs during pandemic and beyond
Vanderbilt's Data Science Institute researchers are developing a model to use big data to address the impact of COVID-19 on policies, procedures, and resources now and in the future. The tool will help Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt evaluate short- and long-term resource needs in order to be fully prepared to meet patients' needs. Read MoreJun 24, 2020
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Data Science: Next Generation Committee to advance computing at Vanderbilt
The Data Science: Next Generation Committee has been formed to evaluate current computing expertise and resources at Vanderbilt University. The committee will assess future needs to strengthen the foundations of computing across campus, establish cross-disciplinary connections, and emphasize social and ethical aspects of computing. Read MoreFeb 28, 2020
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CANCELED: Fair aims to connect data science grad students to research opportunities March 17
Let the Data Science Institute help connect you with first-year master’s students in the Data Science program. Join us at our Data Science M.S. Program Research Opportunities Fair on Tuesday, March 17, at 3 p.m. at The Wond'ry. Read MoreFeb 25, 2020
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Data Science Institute Postdoc Seminar: ‘Methods and Applications in the Study of Meaning for Political Science’ Feb. 28
"Political Semantics: Methods and Applications in the Study of Meaning for Political Science" is scheduled for noon on Friday, Feb. 28, at the Data Science Institute. Read MoreFeb 17, 2020
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Data Science Institute Postdoc Seminar Series: ‘Machine Learning for Ultrasound Imaging Applications’ Feb. 14
The Data Science Institute Postdoc Seminar Series presents "Machine Learning for Ultrasound Imaging Applications" on Friday, Feb. 14. Read MoreFeb 7, 2020
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Open Mind: Growing side by side with Nashville
Vanderbilt's growth is intertwined with Nashville's, and the successes and challenges of both are shaped and reflected by the other, writes Interim Chancellor and Provost Susan R. Wente in her latest "Open Mind" column. Read MoreJan 27, 2020
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Join the Data Science Insitute as an Undergraduate Summer Research Fellow
The Vanderbilt Data Science Institute Summer Research Program, set for June 1–Aug. 7, provides undergraduate students with the opportunity to engage in 10 weeks of full-time data science-focused research in collaboration with any full-time Vanderbilt faculty member during the summer. Read MoreJan 8, 2020
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‘What Could Go Wrong? Seven Data Ethics Fables’ Oct. 9
Laura Norén, vice president of privacy and trust at Obsidian Security and a data science ethicist and researcher, will give a talk titled “What Could Go Wrong? Seven Data Ethics Fables” on Wednesday, Oct. 9, beginning at 4 p.m. in Buttrick Hall, Room 101. Read MoreOct 4, 2019
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Research team sorts out drug screen false positive results
Vanderbilt investigators have identified 13 previously unknown drug compounds that cause false positive screenings for amphetamines, buprenorphine (an opioid), cannabinoids and methadone. Read MoreOct 2, 2019
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Wente charts path forward to build on university’s strengths at Fall Faculty Assembly
Interim Chancellor and Provost Susan R. Wente pledged to keep Vanderbilt on a strong path moving forward, with continued investments in faculty and the student experience, during her Fall Faculty Assembly address on Aug. 22. Read MoreAug 23, 2019
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Provost-appointed working group to assess digital support services, projects
A new working group will evaluate Vanderbilt’s digital project resources and services and make recommendations aimed at supporting the university’s current and future needs. Read MoreAug 5, 2019
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Data Science Institute welcomes first cohort of undergraduate summer research fellows
Eight undergraduates will engage in 10 weeks of research with their faculty mentors, participate in data science skills workshops and demonstrations, and present their final research at the Vanderbilt Undergraduate Research Fair to be held later this year. Read MoreJun 13, 2019
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Data Science Institute welcomes first cohort of undergraduate summer research fellows
The Data Science Institute Summer Research Program aims to engage students who are interested in data science-related research with Vanderbilt faculty. (Vanderbilt University) The Vanderbilt Data Science Institute welcomed its first cohort of undergraduate summer research fellows in early June. The Data Science Institute Summer Research Program aims to engage students who are interested in... Read MoreJun 13, 2019
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Vanderbilt China Forum: ‘Reimagining the Possibilities of a Rising Nation’ March 30-31
This forum will explore the implication of China’s rise, both domestically and internationally, delving into possibilities in various areas with speakers in leadership in law and politics, healthcare, investment and entrepreneurship, technology and regulation, and literature. Read MoreMar 21, 2019
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Data Science Institute seeking undergraduate summer research fellows
The Vanderbilt Data Science Institute Summer Research Program provides undergraduate students with the opportunity to engage in 10 weeks of full-time data science focused research in collaboration with any full-time Vanderbilt faculty member during the summer. Read MoreFeb 12, 2019
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New Data Science M.S. program accepting applications
The Vanderbilt Data Science Institute, which offers an M.S. degree in data science, is now accepting applications for fall 2019. Read MoreJan 25, 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