College of Computing & Artificial Intelligence
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 tasks, unsanitary jobs like cleaning and maintaining sewers, or risky mining and exploration activities. These “three D’s” of robotics — …
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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.
Inside Josiah Hanna's robotics lab, students train miniature soccer-playing robots to keep their sensors on the ball — all using AI.
During a landmark year, these were the defining moments and accomplishments that set the tone for 2026.
Students celebrated Wisconsin's computer science education week (12/18-12/14) at nearby Randall Elementary School, where they lead afterschool coding clubs.
Josiah Hanna’s soccer-playing robots train with reinforcement learning, a branch of artificial intelligence that mimics one of the ways humans learn.
From Google to Epic and PlayStation to DraftKings, these top employers have plenty of advice for STEM students hoping to land internships and launch careers.
Filled with light and flexible lab spaces, Morgridge Hall is a “fresh start” that lets researchers “chase their dreams.”
Breakthroughs happen when researchers collaborate and share data, but it’s hard to convince different organizations to trust each other. Kandasamy addresses this challenge — and society reaps the benefits.