University of Wisconsin–Madison

Author: rrobey

NSF announces $24.5M investment to accelerate AI-driven science

Researchers at the Center for High Throughput Computing and the Morgridge Institute will collaborate on “FabAID,” a new AI-driven network connecting the nation's data, cyberinfrastructure, and computing resources.

Eric Harslem MS’68 receives 2026 Distinguished Achievement Award

By Rachel Robey Honoring alumnus Eric Harslem, former senior vice president and chief technology officer at Apple and Dell, for contributions in research, leadership, and education. “If you don’t make mistakes, you don’t make anything.”   These are words to live by for alumnus Eric Harslem MS’68, a former senior vice president and chief technology officer …

Michael Garey PhD’70 receives 2026 Distinguished Achievement Award

By Rachel Robey Honoring alumnus Michael Garey, former director of math research at Bell Labs, for contributions in research, leadership, and education. Doing the bold thing, even just once or twice, has the potential to change your life. In fact, alumnus Michael Garey PhD’70, former director of Bell Labs’ Mathematical Sciences Research Center, owes his …

Students attend Harvard’s WECode Conference thanks to generous donor

An anonymous donor made it possible for members of WACM, a student organization for women in computing, to attend WECode, the largest student-run women in tech conference in the world. Photos courtesy of WACM.

Opinion: Capstone course prepared me for a career in tech

In the Computer Sciences Capstone, students can gain real-world experience — and launch their careers ahead of graduation. By Taylor Wilmot x’26  As a senior triple majoring in computer, data, and information sciences, I’ve sampled my fair share of UW–Madison’s course catalogue. Some of my highlights (I’m looking at you, DANCE 101) might surprise you. But if I had …

Opening the door to quantum computing

Computer scientists implement a new approach for introducing quantum computing to students, one that breaks through traditional barriers to learning.

Miron Livny received UW–Madison’s 2026 Hilldale Award for physical sciences

Thomas Triplett ’20 takes flight with software engineering

Computer Sciences and Psychology alum Thomas Triplett builds the behind-the-scenes tools that keep Alaska Airlines flying.

New humanoid robotics club to build human-like robot from scratch

Students plan to deploy an autonomous, two-armed robot that can deliver food and fold laundry by the end of this year, giving members project design skills. — The Daily Cardinal

Undergrads launch Priority, a new productivity startup

A new student-founded productivity startup takes aim at simplifying student life. — The Daily Cardinal