Belmont Data & AI Collaborative

Incredible partnerships driving incredible results ?? ?? ??

One of our Senior Data Fellows, Michael D. Oliver, Ph.D., of Belmont University - College of Sciences & Mathematics, has been nominated as a finalist for 2024-2025 Presidential Faculty Achievement Award & the Faculty Scholarship Award. Michael exemplifies Belmont's commitment to be a student-centered institution with his service to our students & enhances the educational experience for both fellow faculty and students. We are cheering for you, Michael!!! ?? ?? ??

An incredible event that one of our Senior Data Fellows, Mary Ellen Pethel, had a heavy hand in helping plan! Well done to Belmont University, Fisk University, and Queen's University Belfast.

Thrilled to have our industry colleague, Ed Pearson, speak at the Belmont Data Experience student org. They had a lively debate that really helped the students understand how to think critically about various software/approaches. We love to see it! Belmont University #gobruins

This week's workshop was hosted by Julie Cromer Young from Belmont University College of Law and implored us to utilize generative AI in ways that promote students' ethical use of the tool without?compromising educational goals. We love exploring the cross sections of Data & AI with different career paths across our campus! ?? #data #ai #BDAIC #law #highereducation #belmontuniversity

Hey check out this article on data literacy: Discover Data Literacy and its Importance - Northwest: https://lnkd.in/gNAPHjnM ?? ?? Why Every Student Needs Data Literacy ??? In today’s world, data is everywhere. Whether you’re making business decisions, analyzing trends, or communicating across teams, data literacy is a must-have skill—not just for tech professionals, but for everyone.? Here’s why students should start building data skills now:? ? Stronger Decision-Making – Understanding data helps students think critically and make informed choices in any career.? ? Better Communication – Data literacy allows professionals to collaborate across disciplines, making them valuable team members.? ? Career Growth – Roles like analytics translator are in high demand, offering opportunities for advancement.? ? Higher Earning Potential – Companies with data-literate employees see increased efficiency, innovation, and profitability.? ? Job Market Readiness – In a digital-first world, data skills set job seekers apart, especially post-pandemic.? Data is the 'second language' of business—mastering it empowers all students, regardless of major, with better decisions, stronger communication, and greater career opportunities.?

#ThrowbackThursday We have been having a blast hosting workshops for our faculty and staff! Dr. Angela L. Jackson hosted a fantastic workshop in which she introduced us to many different AI tools including MagicSchool AI, Napkin AI, and PoeAI. What is your favorite AI tool to use? #BDAIC #workshops #ai #research #education #belmontuniversity

We are proud to say almost 50 students have earned the ?Justice U? Human Trafficking Awareness Badge as a direct result from attending our coordinated event with Engage Together? in January! Our students are continuing their education to build critical knowledge and skills to end human trafficking. #BDAIC #endhumantrafficking #awareness #belmontuniversity

Happy Valentine's Day! We loved participating in #LoveDataWeek Many thanks to Christina Davis and Ryan Yoakum for all their hard work that made this data filled week possible! #BDAIC #love #belmontuniversity #data #lovedataweek2025 #ai

The Power Skills Conference was an excellent event our Director, Catherine Bass, was able to attend that networked and prepared our College of Business students for their career path after Belmont with Nashville industry leaders!