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.
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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 …
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
Expressive Machina: Designing curious, joyful robots
Words and photos by Rachel Robey Amy Koike PhDx’27 explores how thoughtful robot design can invite human interaction — maybe even friendship. Most robots are designed to perform practical, if relatively unglamorous, functions: repetitive manufacturing …
Listen to Paper Trail, a new computer science research podcast
Each episode is a deep dive into a top research paper from UW–Madison’s Department of Computer Sciences. Stream the first two episodes now.
Inside the Midwest’s premier student-run hackathon
For 24 intense hours on November 22–23, Morgridge Hall turned into a hub of caffeinated creativity as MadHacks 2025 drew over 400 participants from across the country — the largest turnout in the event’s history.