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NSF Funded Expedition Project Uses AI to Rethink Computer Operating Systems

The University of Wisconsin–Madison, a leader in operating systems and machine learning research, is one of four universities teaming up on this transformational effort.

Four CS master’s students reflect on their path to academic excellence

2024 graduates Abirami Vijay, Justin Kiefel, Poulami Paul, and Aisha Mohamed look back at the most challenging–and rewarding–aspects of the Computer Sciences master’s program.

Professor Karu Sankaralingam elevated to IEEE Fellow for “identifying the paradigm of dark silicon”

After over 10 years, the discovery of dark silicon remains just as consequential, with repercussions extending from computer architectures to modern technology manufacturing.

UW–Madison to name new Computer, Data & Information Sciences building for John and Tashia Morgridge

Following approval by the Board of Regents, the new School of Computer, Data & Information Sciences (CDIS) building will be named Morgridge Hall.

At New N+1 Institute, industry collaboration shapes the next wave of computing

The pace of change is accelerating, but a novel industry membership model will enable the N+1 Institute to keep up.

PhD student Nikos Zarifis earns 2024 Ivanisevic Award

PhD candidate Nikos Zarifis, the 2024 recipient of the Invanisevic Award, came to UW–Madison because it is “one of the top schools in the country,” he says, and he specifically wanted “to be a part of my advisor’s, Professor Ilias Diakonikolas’, group. I felt that with his advising I would develop academically and produce meaningful …

Jelena & Ilias Diakonikolas: Faculty couples and how they balance personal & professional bliss

Mutual respect — and a deeply shared love of computer science research — are two of the things that connect Jelena and Ilias Diakonikolas. He is the Sheldon B. Lubar Professor of Computer Sciences, and she is an assistant professor in the same department. He calls her the most determined and capable person he has …

Steve Wright elected to prestigious National Academy of Engineering

Computer Sciences professor and department chair Steve Wright has been elected to the 2024 class of the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) in recognition of his achievements in the design and theory of optimization algorithms and the application of optimization to such areas as machine learning and signal processing. NAE membership honors those who have …

Study Abroad Opens Doors to Music Success in Norway for CS Alum

Study Abroad Opens Doors to Music Success in Norway

A “simple and powerful idea” earns Professor Tom W. Reps the 2023 CAV Award

Presented at the 35th International Conference on Computer Aided Verification, the honor recognizes significant contributions to the verification of concurrent programs through context-bounded analysis. Recently, the Computer Sciences department’s Professor Tom Reps was awarded the prestigious 2023 CAV Award. Presented at the 35th International Conference on Computer Aided Verification (CAV), the distinction is awarded annually …