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 …
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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, taught by Professor Bart Miller, gathered for several hours in Union South’s Varsity Hall on November 7, 2023, to learn about the real world challenges …
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, …
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 …
CDIS Job Fair draws thousands
Over 1800 students stopped by the School of Computer, Data, and Information Sciences job fair held on September 26 to network with local and national businesses looking for talent for internships and job openings.
How Fill the Hill impacts CDIS students
Fill the Hill, the annual alumni fundraiser now in its 11th year, is a vibrant display of Badger pride. Each fall, a flock of bright pink plastic flamingos descends upon Bascom Hill, each one representing …
Spring 2023 Commencement: Celebrating 7 Graduates from the School of Computer, Data & Information Sciences
With graduation celebrations underway this week, seven notable School of Computer, Data & Information Sciences graduates share their next chapters, relive favorite moments, and dispense some words of wisdom on what they’ve learned and how …