Tom Erickson, founding director of the School of Computer, Data & Information Sciences (CDIS) and executive associate dean for strategy and innovation at the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s College of Letters & Science, has announced he …
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Reaching for the Stars: CDIS student uses AI to aid analysis of astronomical data
Since she was 10 years old, Jenna Karcheski x’25 knew she wanted to be an astrophysicist. Growing up in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, Karcheski always dreamed of attending the University of Wisconsin–Madison. She rooted for the …
UW–Madison Awarded Prestigious National Center of Academic Excellence for Cyber Research Designation
The University of Wisconsin–Madison has been designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Research (CAE-R) by the National Security Agency (NSA).
CDIS Career Fair Leads to Internship Success for Junior Aman Jain
For junior Aman Jain, attending the School of Computer, Data & Information Sciences (CDIS) Career Fair was more than just an opportunity to network with companies—it became the stepping stone to securing an internship with …
Empowering Student Success: Sarah Piper Leads New Learning Center at CDIS
Sarah Piper joined the School of Computer, Data & Information (CDIS) as the inaugural director of the learning center on July 1 and is excited to enhance student learning and create a supportive and collaborative community of learners within the school.
CDIS Celebrates Inaugural Scholarship Recipients
In an exciting new chapter for the School of Computer, Data & Information Sciences (CDIS), we proudly recognize the inaugural scholarship recipients for the 2024-25 academic year. These talented students, hailing from diverse backgrounds and pursuing various academic and research interests, exemplify the values of perseverance, innovation, and dedication.
Remzi Arpaci-Dusseau appointed special advisor to the provost for computing
Remzi Arpaci-Dusseau, the Grace Wahba and Vilas Distinguished Achievement Professor of Computer Sciences, was appointed to a new role as special advisor to the provost for computing.
Transforming Data into Insight: CDIS Experts Lead the Way in Data Visualization
From the smartwatches on our wrists to the weather reports on our cell phones, data visualizations are omnipresent. Faculty across departments in the School of Computer, Data & Information Sciences (CDIS) are conducting research and …
Field of Dreams … and Solar Panels
As part of the College of Letters & Science’s LASER program, sophomore Liz Sanchez Garcia investigates how solar panels and their changing light conditions can be a good thing for plants, renewable energy and career aspirations.