Lucas Johnson

With a focus on broadening innovation and empowering talent across disciplines, Vanderbilt’s inaugural “Global Good” hackathon sought to address real-world issues, from social justice and education equity to climate change and environmental sustainability. The event, held on Vanderbilt’s campus April 12-13, was sponsored by the Department of Computer Science and the university’s new College of […] Read More

Meiyi Ma, assistant professor of computer science at Vanderbilt, has received a prestigious National Science Foundation CAREER Award to develop explainable technology for Societal-Scale Integrated Cyber-Physical Systems. Such systems have transformed industries like manufacturing, transportation, healthcare, and smart cities. However, stakeholders often hesitate to trust these systems due to a lack of explainability, which raises […] Read More

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. The project – “AI-Powered Autonomy-Aware Neighborhood Mobility Zones: Equitable Solutions and Business Models for Revamping Transportation” – is […] Read More

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 Days is open to the public and […] Read More