By Rachel Robey Trailblazing technologist and UW–Madison alumnus Brian Pinkerton ’86 has dedicated his career to advancing how we connect with information. From pioneering the first Internet search engine to leading teams at Amazon, Apple, and Roku, …
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Statistics alum and renowned researcher Wing Hung Wong wins CDIS Distinguished Achievement Award
By Thomas Jilk Wing Hung Wong PhD ‘80, one of the world’s premier scholars in statistics and bioinformatics, has received an inaugural Distinguished Achievement Award from the School of Computer, Data & Information Sciences (CDIS). …
CDIS Student Harshet Anand Uses Data to Support Badger Volleyball
Wisconsin Badger Volleyball is one of the best volleyball programs in the nation. School of Computer, Data & Information Sciences (CDIS) student Harshet Anand is using his passion for data analytics to support their success. …
CDIS Welcomes New Faculty Members
The School of Computer, Data, & Information Sciences is excited to welcome several exceptional faculty to our growing school. Learn more about our new faculty below: Computer Sciences Ali Abedi–Assistant Professor Ali Abedi focuses on …
Erickson steps down, Arpaci-Dusseau to lead School of Computer, Data & Information Sciences
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 …
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.