However, her interest in AI was “a mistake,” says Ciesielski. During her undergraduate fellowship at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the principal investigator assigned her to work on neural networks, thinking it was close to her major of neural engineering. As she learned more about neural networks, she became fascinated with AI’s blend of mathematics, statistics, and psychology.

The post An Accidental AI Professional appeared first on VAntage Point.

The new Phoenix VA clinic provides much-needed outpatient space to consolidate primary care and outpatient mental health services.

The post Phoenix VA’s new 200,000-square-feet clinic appeared first on VAntage Point.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army National Guard Veteran John R. D’Araujo Jr. D’Araujo served during the Vietnam War and reached the rank of major general in the Army National Guard.

The post #VeteranOfTheDay Army National Guard Veteran John R. D’Araujo Jr. appeared first on VAntage Point.

Tune in for second episode of VA’s podcast Ending Veteran Homelessness Episode #2: VA's national challenge to house 38,000 homeless Veterans

The post VA’s challenge to house 38,000 homeless Veterans appeared first on VAntage Point.

Chew and her colleagues use a malnutrition screening tool (MST) for all patients admitted to the Phoenix VA hospital, three-quarters of whom are 65 and older, a demographic that is susceptible to malnutrition.

The post VA researcher leads project to evaluate Veteran screening for malnutrition appeared first on VAntage Point.

Gabriela Mejia is an artist using her talents to decorate guitars for Veterans participating in Challenge America's Music Therapy Program.

The post Artist designs creative guitars for Veterans’ music therapy appeared first on VAntage Point.

As federal law enforcement officers, VA police serve and protect Veterans every day. Take a look at some of the specialty positions available.

The post Find your calling with these VA police career paths appeared first on VAntage Point.