As AI continues to reshape the global job market, universities are developing new programs to help students navigate the changing landscape. At the University of Wisconsin–Madison, the School of Computer, Data & Information Sciences (CDIS)launched forward-looking initiative, supported by OpenAI, designed to prepare students to lead in the AI era.
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Catalysts of change: How CDIS partnerships are shaping what’s next
At the University of Wisconsin–Madison, the School of Computer, Data & Information Sciences (CDIS) is doing more than advancing research and education in computing, data, and information — it’s forging powerful partnerships that are transforming how work is done across campus and throughout Wisconsin.
Morgridge Hall Progress Update — July 2025
We are thrilled to wrap up construction on Morgridge Hall. This is a significant milestone and the first step towards opening our doors to students, staff, faculty, and beyond. When construction is projected to be completed in early July, the next steps are to pass inspection and prepare to move faculty and staff into the building later this summer.
Two CDIS assistant professors receive L&S Distinguished Honors Faculty Awards
Two CDIS assistant professors—Kris Sankaran of the Department of Statistics and Jacob Thebault-Spieker of the Information School—have received the 2025 College of Letters & Science (L&S) Distinguished Honors Faculty Award for the significant positive impact …
CDIS Launches Morgridge Hall Sticker Competition
Morgridge Hall, the new home for the School of Computer, Data & Information Sciences will open its doors this fall. To celebrate, we are creating limited-edition stickers. And we want help like students from you!
CDIS Director Remzi Arpaci-Dusseau sits down with the Cap Times
Remzi Arpaci-Dusseau, Director of the School of Computer, Data & Information Sciences, sat down with The Cap Times to discuss the school’s growth, Morgridge Hall, the impact of AI, and more.
CS Professor Ilias Diakonikolas wins ACM Grace Hopper Award for breakthrough techniques in algorithm design
Diakonikolas received the 2024 Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Grace Murray Hopper Award, one of the highest honors for young researchers in computing.
Celebrating Spring 2025 CDIS Graduates
We are excited to congratulate the many students who graduated from the the School of Computer, Data & Information Sciences (CDIS) this spring. Our newest alumni will make their mark in their respective fields, connecting …
Apply to SAIL, a hands-on AI summer program
School of Computer, Data & Information Sciences launches Wisconsin Summer of AI Laboratory (SAIL).
AI Trailblazers Return to UW–Madison to Shape What’s Next
UW–Madison Computer Sciences alumnus Andy Konwinski ’07, co-founder of Databricks, Perplexity, and Laude Ventures, joined computing luminary Dave Patterson, UC Berkeley Professor Emeritus and co-inventor of RISC architecture, for a standing-room-only lecture that drew over 100 students from across campus who were eager to hear firsthand how leaders at the forefront of AI are thinking about its next chapter.