In May 2024, nearly 1,200 students graduated from the School of Computer, Data & Information Sciences (CDIS). Our newest alumni will make their mark in their respective fields, connecting technology and humanity and leading the …
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New Student Org Provides Space for Queer CDIS Students
A new student organization aims to create a welcoming space for queer School of Computer, Data & Information Sciences students at the University of Wisconsin– Madison. In its first year, IRIS: Queer CDIS Syndicate, was …
CDIS Students Network and Learn About AI at Chicago’s Talking Tech Event
This spring, a group of students from the School of Computer, Data & Information Sciences (CDIS) journeyed to Chicago to network with Badger alumni at the Talking Tech event hosted by CDIS and the Wisconsin …
Commencement 2024: Meet Andrew Gross
Graduating this spring with an MS in Computer Sciences, Andrew Gross pivoted from math and economics because of his interest in development and implementation. “After working in economic research for four years, I realized I …
Commencement 2024: Meet Emily Ratsavong
Growing up, Emily Ratsavong was the person people came to when they needed help with their computer. Now, as a senior graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Sciences and Data Science, she …
Commencement 2024: Meet Tolulope Oluwayemisi Adelabu
Tolulope Oluwayemisi Adelabu, originally from Nigeria, began her journey at the University of Wisconsin–Madison in 2021 as a Fulbright scholar. Now, as she graduates with a Master of Arts in Library and Information Studies (LIS), …
Commencement 2024: Meet Cameron Abplanalp
Graduating senior Cameron Abplanalp wants to utilize his education to investigate the bridge between people and code. From Evanston, Illinois, Abplanalp will graduate this spring with a Bachelor of Science in Data Science and Information …
CDIS Student Spotlight: Sreya Sarathy
Sreya Sarathy seeks to help women navigate the nuances of working in tech. From Bangalore, India, Sarathy is a junior studying both Computer Sciences and Data Science. She chose to pursue both computer and data …
The Badger Effect: Alumnus Erik Jacobsen Encourages Embracing Imperfection
“Shipping is a feature.” The phrase is commonly used among software engineers. And to UW–Madison alumnus Erik Jacobsen ’97, it is the best advice he can give to future software engineers. “There is always a …
New Computer, Data & Information Sciences Building Named for John and Tashia Morgridge
For the first time, a University of Wisconsin–Madison building will bear the name of John and Tashia Morgridge, alumni and visionary partners to UW–Madison, who have for decades made significant contributions to the university, beginning …