Author: rrobey

Eight faculty members appointed teaching professors for ongoing excellence in education

Defined by their student-centered approaches to course material, these educators are recognized for their commitment to supporting young minds.

Paul Barford assumes new role as chair of Computer Sciences

Barford's tenure will be defined by its impact: “We have a significant responsibility to develop innovative ideas and programs in education, research, outreach, and service.”

Three Wisconsin CS professors receive inaugural Google ML and Systems Junior Faculty Awards

Jelena Diakonikolas, Sharon Li, and Shivaram Venkataraman are among the first recipients to receive new award from Google.

Celebrating Computer Sciences’ PhD students

At the PhD graduation ceremony on May 9, 23 CS students walked across the stage toward their futures, finally becoming alumni after (on average) five to seven years of rigorous research and study.

CS/DS double major Trinity Krohn embraces entrepreneurship at UW–Madison

“It’s cliché, but I really believe that your network is your net worth,” she said. After noticing a significant gender gap in the entrepreneurial space, Krohn felt compelled to make a change.

WisComputes 03: Inside a “feat of modern computing” on Mars

Wisconsin CS is ranked top ten among public universities; Explore Mars’ surface; Sloan Fellows; IEEE Pioneer Award; Antarctic astrophysics; & more!

With UW-Madison roots, Google office in Wisconsin works on data centers, chips for AI

Small Midwest office, founded almost 20 years ago by computer scientists from UW-Madison, helps power global technology.

Students tackle global health, pitch industry in GE HealthCare-sponsored reverse pitch

Hosted by the N+1 Institute and UW’s longtime collaborator GE HealthCare, the reverse pitch tasked students with improving healthcare monitoring technology.

Ilias Diakonikolas wins ACM Grace Hopper Award for breakthrough techniques in algorithm design

By Rachel Robey  Ilias Diakonikolas, Sheldon B. Lubar professor of Computer Sciences, received the 2024 Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Grace Murray Hopper Award, one of the highest honors for young researchers in computing. The Grace Hopper Award is presented annually to an “outstanding young computer professional of the year, selected on the basis of …

Meet some of Computer Sciences’ outstanding graduates

From video game creators to tech development consultants, this year’s crop of Computer Sciences graduates is as impressive as ever.