The UW–Madison Data Science Institute (DSI), powered by American Family Insurance, announced ten research projects selected for funding through a unique sponsored research partnership, including three Computer Sciences professors: Learning what is Relevant for Counterfactual …
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Ground officially broken for new home of Computer Sciences
Ground was officially broken for the new home of the Computer Sciences department and other departments and centers affiliated with the the School of Computer, Data & Information Sciences (CDIS). Read more about the building …
PhD student Xuefeng Du awarded 2023-24 Jane Street Fellowship
We are thrilled to announce that CS PhD student Xuefeng Du has been named a Jane Street Fellow for the 2023-24 academic year. Xuefeng Du is advised by Professor Sharon Yixuan Li, and his research …
Celebrating seven School of Computer, Data & Information Sciences (CDIS) graduates
CDIS’s celebration of seven CDIS graduates include two CS students – or now alumni! Read all about CS/Linguistics major Alexander Francis Peseckis (BS ’23) and Mark Mansi, CS PhD ’23, as well as other CDIS …
UW-Madison Computer Sciences graduate program rises to 12th in US News rankings
The 2023-24 US News & World Report Best Graduate School rankings are out, and the UW-Madison Computer Sciences department has risen five places, from 17th to 12th, the largest rise among top departments in the …
CS’s Jason Mohoney receives Apple Scholars in Al/ML PhD Fellowship
CS PhD student Jason Mohoney is the recipient of a 2023 Apple Scholar in Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning PhD Fellowship. The fellowship recognizes the contributions of researchers in computer science and engineering at the graduate and …
CS & Psychology undergrad Pragati Maheshwary honored twice by Google this year
“I aspire to contribute to the field of computing research by bringing educational reforms through the innovation of new tools and technologies that can support the development of children with disabilities in all dimensions.” – …
Student entrepreneurs to keep an eye on: CS students Xiaohan Shen and Hankel Bao
CS students – graduating spring 2023! – Xiaohan Shen and Hankel Bao were profiled in the Wisconsin School of Business story “Five student entrepreneurs to keep an eye on” for their startup Easyjobs: Hiaohan Shen …
Alumni spotlight on Zachary Henkel (BS 2000)!
Zachary Henkel (BS 2000) compares his work as Principal Software Engineer at Microsoft to gardening: “Sometimes I’m hauling dirt or digging ditches, but when everything aligns, I can sit back and watch the flowers bloom.” …
CS major Paul Chung receives prestigious 2023 Goldwater Scholarship
Read about Paul Chung and his research below! Two UW–Madison students awarded prestigious 2023 Goldwater Scholarships