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 …
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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 …
CDIS Student Spotlight: David Viggiano
David Viggiano x’24 is a computer scientist who thinks like a philosopher. The senior from Glen Rock, New Jersey came to the University of Wisconsin-Madison because of the vast array of strong programs. Unsure of …
CDIS Launches “The Badger Effect” Campaign: Empowering Future Technology Leaders
The School of Computer, Data & Information Sciences (CDIS) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison is proud to announce the launch of “The Badger Effect,” a unique campaign aimed at empowering the next generation of technology …
RISE Initiative to focus on strategic faculty hiring in Artificial Intelligence
In her second address before the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024, Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin outlined several areas of emphasis for the year ahead, including the new Wisconsin Research, Innovation …