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Professor Ilias Diakonikolas awarded prestigious H.I. Romnes Faculty Fellowship

Computer Sciences professor Ilias Diakonikolas has been awarded a 2024-25 H.I. Romnes Faculty Fellowship for “exceptional research contributions” within his first six years in a tenured position. See more in this University of Wisconsin–Madison story. Congratulations, Professor Diakonikolas!  

Computer Sciences Professor Steve Wright awarded prestigious George B. Dantzig Prize

The distinction is widely regarded as the most prestigious award in the field of Optimization.

Four Computer Sciences professors earn cross-campus interdisciplinary Research Forward 2024 Awards

Of the nine "high-risk, high-impact, and transformative" research projects awarded funding by the OVCR, three involved CS professors Mohit Gupta, Swamit Tannu, Sharon Li, and Jerry Zhu.

Spotlight on Sowmya Subramanian, MS ’97

By Karen Barrett-Wilt Sowmya Subramanian’s enthusiasm for computer science is obvious in her words below. From a love of math and physics in school to an internship at Microsoft as a sophomore in college to UW–Madison Computer Sciences for a master’s degree, creativity and the quest for learning have led the way in her career …

Spotlight on Rajesh Rajamani, MS ’02

By Karen Barrett-Wilt Rajesh Rajamani “got hooked” on computer programming in high school and never looked back. In addition to the foundation for his career in cybersecurity, Rajamani credits UW–Madison with ballroom dancing bragging rights after he earned an A in the course – the perfect example of a well-rounded computer scientist! What are you …

NSF Funded Expedition Project Uses AI to Rethink Computer Operating Systems

The University of Wisconsin–Madison, a leader in operating systems and machine learning research, is one of four universities teaming up on this transformational effort.

CS grad student Robert Klock on the 2024 Met Gala and “the timeless influence that technology has had on fashion”

At the Met Gala, costumes spanning 400 years of fashion will be brought back to life. CS grad student Robert Klock explains how.

UW–Madison team wins silver at International Collegiate Programming Contest World Finals

The UW–Madison International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC) team was awarded a silver medal at the world finals this year, and holds the North American record of advancing to 21 world finals competitions in a row.

UW–Madison to name new Computer, Data & Information Sciences building for John and Tashia Morgridge

Following approval by the Board of Regents, the new School of Computer, Data & Information Sciences (CDIS) building will be named Morgridge Hall.

Software Developer (deadline 3/12/24)

Job title: Software Developer – Medical Imaging Research Employer: UW School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Radiology Location: Madison, onsite Deadline: 3/12/24 How to apply: Online here Qualifications and requirements (including undergrad or grad degree completed or in progress): Bachelor’s required; Master’s preferred. Experience and/or training in many of the following areas preferred: – Knowledge/Experience with signal processing and/or …