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 …
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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 …
Data Privacy Day 2024: A Roundtable with CDIS Experts
Each year, January 28 marks Data Privacy Day, an internationally recognized event to highlight the importance of keeping sensitive digital information safe and secure. As digital technologies continue to pervade society and produce increasingly vast …
Artist selected for CDIS Art Installation
The School of Computer, Data & Information Sciences (CDIS) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison selected an artist to create a sculpture for the new building opening in 2025. Clayton Binkley, a Seattle-based sculpture artist, will …
Celebrating December 2023 Graduates
In December 2023, a total of 460 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 …