Mathematical models have helped the U.S. optimize COVID-19 vaccine allocation and delivery to boost vaccination rates. But these models have not overcome the existing health disparities that stem from unequal access to health care, discrimination, …
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Human-Computer Interaction Research Focused on The Intersection of Tech And Humanity
Imagine a world where workers have the ability to avoid life-threatening situations: A vulnerable human aerospace manufacturer once had to stand beneath the wing of a colossal aircraft, and now a life-sized robot takes …
UW-Madison leads efforts in Human Computer Interaction Consortium
The prestigious consortium for Human Computer Interaction (HCI) has a new home at UW-Madison. Known as the Human Computer Interaction Consortium (HCIC), the HCIC is a leading group of academic, governmental and industrial organizations at …
Computer Sciences embraces interest and demand, and grows by 800%
2,022 students now declared majors By Nicole Herzog 06/16/2021 In 2011, just 200 students were Computer Science majors. A decade later, the number of students enrolled in the discipline has grown more than ten …
Creative Destruction Lab-WI Strengthens Efforts in Tech Entrepreneurship with Hire of Shabaka Gibson
Shabaka Gibson, an experienced leader in economic, community, and business development, and an Army veteran, has joined the Creative Destruction Lab – Wisconsin (CDL-Wisconsin) team as its new director. CDL-Wisconsin delivers mentoring for massively scalable, seed-stage, …
Creative Destruction Lab launches new program at UW-Madison focused on health & wellness startups
CDL-Wisconsin Health & Wellness will deliver objectives-based program for massively scalable, seed-stage, health and wellness technology companies By CDL Team | June 8, 2021 To address the growing need for scalable and effective health technologies, …
Space Renovations Help Meet Growing Student and Faculty Needs
When students and faculty come back to campus this summer and fall, they are in for a nice surprise. Though the pandemic has resulted in many of us working from home, many on campus have …
New Data Science Degree Emerges As The Fastest Growing Major At UW-Madison
UW-Madison junior Berit Waterfield has always been passionate about sports, particularly football. As she became more invested in the game, she developed a fascination with the numerical aspects involved in football. Now a Data Science …
‘Data Science in Madison’ class offers UW students ‘real world’ projects
From water main breaks to public meeting participation and voter turnout, University of Wisconsin-Madison students are using city data to analyze local issues, suggest policy recommendations and engage in projects beyond their coursework. Tyler Caraza-Harter, …
Deep Ties and Connections to UW–Madison Bolster Creative Destruction Lab Launch in Wisconsin
The University of Wisconsin–Madison has long been recognized as a leading driver of economic development in the Midwest and beyond. A new partnership with the Creative Destruction Labpositions UW to further spur innovation from high-potential, …