Artificial Intelligence
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Researchers use AI to help revolutionize public transportation in mid-sized cities
Vanderbilt researchers are part of a collaborative effort funded by the U.S. Department of Energy that seeks to revolutionize public transportation in mid-sized cities like Chattanooga by using artificial intelligence to improve mobility access and financial viability. Abhishek Dubey The project – “AI-Powered Autonomy-Aware Neighborhood Mobility Zones: Equitable Solutions and… Read MoreApr. 3, 2025
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New course unlocks the power of generative AI for MATLAB programming
A new Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) on the Coursera platform is teaching professionals and students how to better use artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT to improve their MATLAB programming skills and productivity. Professors Ákos Lédeczi (left) and Mike Fitzpatrick (Joe Howell) The course, “AI-Assisted MATLAB Programming with ChatGPT,”… Read MoreMar. 26, 2025
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Vanderbilt and Data Science Institute host AI Days 2025
Whether you’re interested in the latest updates on artificial intelligence systems like DeepSeek and OpenAI, or you simply want to investigate new and creative uses for AI, Vanderbilt’s Data Science Institute is hosting its second annual AI Days event, March 5-6. With in-person and virtual sessions planned, AI… Read MoreFeb. 19, 2025
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Immersive new course allows students to creatively apply AI technologies
Kaleab Asfaw Azezew would lose a sock just about every time he did laundry, so he came up with a novel idea: an AI-trained model that helps pair missing socks. The computer science major was able to bring his idea to fruition when he attended a new undergraduate course… Read MoreFeb. 13, 2025
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AI research initiative receives nearly $2 million federal grant to optimize service on Nashville’s busiest bus route
Vanderbilt researchers are part of an artificial intelligence-driven project that has received a nearly $2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to optimize bus service on one of Nashville’s busiest routes. Abhishek Dubey, associate professor of computer science and electrical and computer engineering at Vanderbilt University, is… Read MoreDec. 20, 2024
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NSF grant to fund Vanderbilt-led research to develop world’s first custom GenAI 911 training system
Meiyi Ma, Assistant Professor of Computer Science Meiyi Ma, assistant professor of computer science at Vanderbilt, is leading research funded by a $300,000 National Science Foundation grant to develop what’s considered the world’s first Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) training system for 911 call takers and dispatchers. The work… Read MoreNov. 20, 2024
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Vanderbilt-led consortium receives more than $8 million in federal funding to improve multimodal transit operations in Tennessee
Abhishek Dubey, associate professor of computer science and electrical and computer engineering at Vanderbilt University, is leading a consortium comprised of several different universities and regional transit agencies that has received more than $8 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation to accelerate artificial intelligence-driven multimodal transit operations across… Read MoreNov. 12, 2024
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NSF grant helps advance AI-based technology that aims to put more neurodivergent individuals in STEM workforce
Vanderbilt researchers have been awarded a National Science Foundation grant to advance research that uses artificial intelligence to improve communication between neurodivergent and neurotypical youth and adults with the goal of placing more neurodivergent individuals with conditions like autism in the STEM workforce. The three-year $900,000 award is through NSF’s… Read MoreOct. 1, 2024
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VALIANT collaborates on research using machine learning, AI to better identify brain injuries
The Vanderbilt Lab for Immersive AI Translation (VALIANT) is collaborating on research that is using machine learning and artificial intelligence to more accurately determine if a person has a mild traumatic brain injury (TBI), or concussion. The research is being funded by a $1.4 million U.S. Department of Defense… Read MoreAug. 21, 2024
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VALIANT co-hosts summer school on innovations in deep learning and AI
The Vanderbilt Lab for Immersive AI Translation (VALIANT) and its collaborators are hosting a week-long summer school Aug. 12-15 focused on cutting-edge advancements and practical applications of deep learning and artificial intelligence. VALIANT is working with ADVANCE, CS, DSI, ECE, LIVE, VKC, VINSE, VISE and Jean and Alexander… Read MoreJul. 23, 2024