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Gupta receives NSF CAP grant to pursue trustworthy artificial intelligence in medical systems

Gupta receives NSF CAP grant to pursue trustworthy artificial intelligence in medical systems

ByMatt Anderson

Vibhuti Gupta, Ph.D., assistant professor, computer science and data science, has received a National Science Foundation Expanding AI Innovation through Capacity Building and Partnerships (NSF CAP) grant. The two-year, $395,703 award will be applied to foundational and use-inspired advances in trustworthy artificial intelligence in medical systems. “Trustworthy AI ensures that medical decisions are based on…

Meharry and Alabama A&M to partner on NIHHD-funded artificial intelligence research

Meharry and Alabama A&M to partner on NIHHD-funded artificial intelligence research

ByMatt Anderson

Meharry School of Applied Computational Sciences and Alabama A&M will work together to identify artificial intelligence biases and educate others in ethical and responsible AI. The partnership is possible through funding from the National Institutes of Health’s National Institute of Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD).

Nguyen receives NSF HBCU Excellence in Research grant to use big data for pancreatic cells quantitation

Nguyen receives NSF HBCU Excellence in Research grant to use big data for pancreatic cells quantitation

ByMatt Anderson

Long Nguyen, Ph.D., assistant professor, computer science and data science, will pursue a novel approach to pancreatic cell quantitation thanks to a HBCU Excellence in Research grant from the National Science Foundation.

Sarker is awarded NSF HBCU EXCELLENCE in Research grant

Sarker is awarded NSF HBCU EXCELLENCE in Research grant

ByMatt Anderson

Bishnu Sarker, Ph.D., assistant professor, computer science and data science, has received a National Science Foundation (NSF) Historically Black Colleges and Universities – Excellence in Research (HBCU-EiR) grant. The $533,752 award will fund the project, “Developing a Knowledge Graph Driven Integrative Framework for Explainable Protein Function Prediction via Generative Deep Learning.”

Meharry and Fisk introduce high school students to innovative technologies used by NASA

Meharry and Fisk introduce high school students to innovative technologies used by NASA

ByMatt Anderson

Meharry School of Applied Computational Sciences and Fisk University introduced 21 high school students to some of the innovative technologies used by NASA during the Collaborative Interactive Data Science Academy. The program, held July 17 – 21, used interactive, engaging activities to build statistical and critical thinking skills.

Shillingford named chair of Data Science and Computer Science Department

Shillingford named chair of Data Science and Computer Science Department

ByMatt Anderson

Dean Fortune S. Mhlanga announces Nadine Shillingford, Ph.D., as chair of the Computer Science and Data Science Department. “Dr. Shillingford combines extensive academic experience with several administration and security engineering roles in retail, health care, and other industries,” says Dean Mhlanga. “That background, and her passion for graduate education, makes her an excellent fit for…