A senior majoring in Computer Sciences, Information Sciences, and History, Chloe Foor x’24 is using her interdisciplinary education to study the human-centered aspects of technology. Specifically, Foor hopes to increase accessibility of historical information. “I …
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Beaming with pride: CDIS supporters make their mark on new building
The School of Computer, Data, & Information Sciences (CDIS) invited UW supporters including students, donors, alumni, faculty, staff, and community members to make history by signing a 16-foot steel beam that now resides in the …
CDIS Welcomes New Faculty
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 Ethan Cecchetti- Assistant Professor Ethan Cecchetti joins …
Rise of the Machines
The School of Computer, Data & Information Sciences was featured in the Winter 2023 issue of On, Wisconsin due to the rapid growth of our Computer Sciences and Data Science major.
Students collaborate with government agencies and respond to simulated cyberattack
Over 130 students in CS 542, Introduction to Software Security, gathered for several hours in Union South’s Varsity Hall to learn about the real world challenges they will face when implementing secure software and systems.
UW-Madison CS professor Sharon Li named 2023 Innovator of the Year
As AI models are released into the wild, Sharon Li wants to ensure they’re safe. Computer Sciences professor Sharon Li has been named MIT Technology Review’s Innovator of the Year. Learn more about Li’s inspiration, …
Tom Erickson discusses sustainability with Wisconsin Energy Institute
School of Computer, Data, & Information Sciences Founding Director, Tom Erickson, was recently featured on the Wisconsin Energy Institute’s Podcast Watt’s Up,Wisconsin? to discuss the future CDIS building. The most sustainable building on campus, the new …
Student Spotlight: Aaron Torres
After growing up seeing rapid advancements in technology, Aaron Torres x’24 wanted to work on solving technical problems that have an impact on a large scale. Originally from Chicago, Illinois, Torres is now a senior …
Student Spotlight: David Salazar
After David Salazar x’24 was gifted video game consoles like the Nintendo64, Gameboy, and PlayStation, he became deeply curious about the mechanics behind video games like Super Mario, Pokémon, and Spyro. Some online searches lead …
Faculty Spotlight: Alejandra Quintos
Growing up in Puebla, Mexico, Alejandra Quintos always had a natural ability for mathematics, but was unsure of what one could do with a degree in math. After taking a probability and statistics class during …