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Daily Cardinal reports on growth of CDIS majors
The Daily Cardinal reported on UW-Madison’s fastest growing majors – data science and computer sciences – in the article “Data science, computer science majors show biggest increase in student enrollment.” In addition to noting the …
February 17, 2023
New major in information science draws wide array of students with human-centered approach
As a high school student, Natalia Torres had little interest in computer science or programming. She rarely played video games and would never have considered herself an expert in technology. Maya Gadlin had a very …
February 16, 2023
CS capstone course featured by UW for providing students a taste of the real-world
While learning in the classroom and lab is the foundation of a University of Wisconsin–Madison education, many students also get invaluable experience outside the classroom before graduating. Through capstone courses, internships and partnerships with employers, …
February 15, 2023- More News
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For over 100 years, the iSchool has been a leading source of scholarship and educator of leaders and critical thinkers in the creation, retrieval, use, and curation of information. The program is ranked 11th nationally.
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We’ve seen exponential growth as demand for skills in computing, data, and information sciences increases across industries. Our departments have seen an extraordinary rise in enrollment in recent years, with many students in dual degree programs.
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Industry Is Born Here
Through partnerships with global companies and opportunities for entrepreneurs and industry to connect, our school fosters the innovative ideas that are a driving force for economic growth in the state of Wisconsin, the country, and the world.
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See our plans for a new building to house the School of Computer, Data & Information Sciences – a tech hub that will enable collaboration for students, faculty and business to develop ideas that will shape the future of Wisconsin – and the world.
