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 …

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 …

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, …

Data Science and Computer Sciences are the hottest majors at UW–Madison

NSF leader will present on newly formed Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnership

In a fireside chat on March 23, 2023, Dr. Erwin Gianchandani will share insight on the newly-formed Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (TIP) within the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF). The College of Letters …

Webcam Provides a Bird’s Eye View of CDIS Building Construction

Today the construction site for our new building is blanketed in deep snow. But very soon the site will fully awaken and the new home for the School of Computer, Data & Information Sciences (CDIS) …

Computer Sciences Chair Remzi Arpaci-Dusseau Elected as AAAS Fellow

CHTC Leads High Throughput Computing Demonstrations

Data Science for understanding science communication involves learning to use statistical methods (e.g., chi-square, analysis of variance, correlation and regression analysis, nonparametric tests) and computational methods (e.g., automated text analysis, computer vision) – all of …

CHTC Empowers Computational Materials Science Research

Groundbreaking research is in the works for the Computational Materials Group (CMG) at UW-Madison. Ajay Annamareddy, a research scientist within CMG, has been a leading user of GPU hours with the Center for High Throughput Computing (CHTC). He …

Saying ‘grazie’ to a mentor

Field’s Capstone Course a Win-Win for Students and Industry Partners

When badger alum Amber Field identified a gap in the education system where students weren’t learning how to collaborate effectively, she found the perfect opportunity to return to her alma mater. Field graduated from UW–Madison …

iSchool Alum’s Reading Recommendations for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Our nation commemorates Martin Luther King Jr. and his fight for racial equality on Monday, January 16, 2023. The Act establishing the day states “the holiday should serve as a time for Americans to reflect …

CS major Nicte Aguillon Jimenez receives OZY Genius Award for worldwide menstrual & sexual health chatbot

Semi-Finalists Selected for CDIS Art Installation

The School of Computer, Data & Information Sciences (CDIS) is one brushstroke closer to commissioning art for the northeast entrance to the new building opening in 2025. Four artists have been selected as semi-finalists who …

Ionic Co-Founder Max Lynch Shares Insight from His Entrepreneurial Journey

Even before earning his bachelor’s in computer science, Max Lynch ’10 acted on his entrepreneurship spirit. Along with his friend, Ben Sperry ’10, Max developed programs that would lead to the founding of Ionic, a …