* = CS department affiliated student org (information below)
Badger Drone Club*
The advent of drones is entirely due to the progression of computer science. Drone technology utilizes computer science and computer technology both to form its hardware and software: for example, the hardware of some drones is formed using computer numerical control machining, and the software for operations like obstacle avoidance are formed on the basis of computer vision. Additionally, the data collected by drones has computer science applications and can be processed using computer science techniques, for example, aerial LiDAR laser scanning can produce detailed geospatial point clouds after computer processing. In general, there is also a large overlap between those interested in computer science/technology and drones. To summarize, Badger Drone club is related to the field of computer science because of the processes used to manufacture and operate drones, the results of using drones, and the people who tend to be interested in them.
Biokind Analytics *
We bring together undergraduate data scientists to support healthcare non-profits organizations and help further their missions. By conducting data analysis in python and R, we answer questions that help non-profits improve their efficiency and increase their social impact.
Colorstack*
ColorStack's mission is to increase the attraction, retention, and success of Black, Latinx, and Native American Computer Science majors. We want to engage peer-to-peer connections so you can meet students that major in computing fields including computer science, data science, etc. We want to help you secure your next opportunity by sharing jobs, fellowships, and events from your peers and corporate sponsors. We want you to be your authentic self as part of a diverse community amongst people who look like you!
Cybersecurity UW *
Cybersecurity UW (CSEC) is a student organization that allows its members to learn and explore cybersecurity, a field in computer science, in a collaborative environment. This includes everything from security research to lessons on online privacy and safety. Our club has many goals we are trying to achieve and some of the following are: - Discussion room based on hacking subjects (Such as the NSA codebreaker and hack the box) - Teach skills relevant to cybersecurity - Enable a collaborative environment for cybersecurity-based team projects - Learn how to manage your digital footprint and shared online information - Create an environment for people to explore and experiment with security - Host events to help share information with the general public Cybersecurity UW club is focused on both students with and without Cybersecurity experience. Having experience with programming and Linux/Unix will help with some activities in the club. We enable cybersecurity enthusiasts to collaborate on research and discovery, and to teach cybersecurity beginners how to run and use (white-hat) hacking programs (like metasploit) and other cybersecurity relevant tools (such as API's).
Data Science Club *
The Data Science Club at UW-Madison provides students at all experience levels with current Data Science, Big Data, and Machine Learning knowledge! DotData provides a community to meet other Data Science interest students as well as develop your professional and academic skills. Get your hands dirty with tools like Hadoop, Python, and much more—Our members are constantly learning, so can you!
Google Developer Student Club *
Google Developer Student Clubs at UW-Madison is a campus organization led by the University of Wisconsin-Madison students and supported by Google Developers. Our mission is to empower students in a peer-to-peer learning environment to develop personally and professionally while fostering positive, scalable social change in our local community and around the world.
IEEE UW-Madison
IEEE is a professional student organization for those interested in the fields of electronics and computer sciences. We offer events and resources in four areas: industry, technical student projects, networking, and outreach.
Kappa Eta Kappa Delta Chapter
KHK is a professional, co-educational fraternity for Electrical/Computer Engineering and Computer Science students. Members have many opportunities to study with classmates, develop leadership, planning, and networking skills.
Korean Undergraduate Computer Science Union*
KCU is a project center organization that aims to help students have hands-on experience on software-based group projects. We help students to build practical projects utilizing such as, but not limited to, Android Studio, Swift, HTML, etc.
LeetCode Club UW *
LeetCode Club UW is a student group that prepares students for software engineering internships and jobs. All skill levels welcome! During our primary meetings, we work through one or more LeetCode problems, explore their optimal solutions and algorithm patterns, and leave attendees with similar problems to work through on their own time. We also have supplemental meetings to review resumés, learn about the typical software engineering interview process, and hold Q&A's with students who have secured internships in the past.
Student Association for Computing Machinery (SACM)*
Student Association for Computing Machinery The Student Chapter of the Association for Computing Machinery (SACM) is a group of computer science graduate students who get together throughout the academic year for social activities (including movie and board game nights), employer recruiting events, and networking opportunities. Our most popular recurring event is TGIFs - food, games, and conversation every other Friday. We also organize programming competitions and a research symposium. All are welcome to participate in any SACM events, whether or not you are officially a member of the national ACM. Check out our Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/sacmuwmadison/) and Instagram (www.instagram.com/sacmuwmadison/) accounts for more information.
Transcend Madison
Transcend is a student organization focused on providing resources and opportunities to students on campus who are interested in creating their own ventures. We do not limit our member’s ideas to tech, mobile applications or purely entrepreneurial ventures; instead we encourage collaboration between majors and focuses which we hope inspires start up ideas that can change the world.
Undergraduate Projects Lab
The UPL is a space for students at UW with an interest in computer science to meet, work on awesome projects, participate in fun comp-sci focused events, and make new friends. The work done in the lab ranges from UNIX programming, to computer modeling and graphics, to cryptography, to making games. You can learn about the systems and programming on just about any level.
Web Development Club *
Web Development Club is a UW-Madison Registered Student Organization focused on exploring the field of Web Development through events, applications, panels, and hands-on experience. Join us to learn more about this growing field in Computer Science, no experience necessary!
Wisconsin AI Safety Institute *
Our group is focused on Artificial Intelligence Safety which is a field directly related to Computer Science. In particular, we focus on mitigating the risks that increasingly capable AI brings to the world. We do this through bringing students through alignment and governance pipelines. Alignment pipelines to conceptually learn about the most up to date research on alignment, learn how to technically implement these methods with pytorch, and then work on project. Governance pipelines to for people without technical background to conceptually learn about AI, AI risks, and what policies we can best enact to regulate AI development to follow safe paths.
Women's Association for Computing Machinery (WACM)*
WACM is the University of Wisconsin–Madison's student chapter of ACM-W, ACM's Women in Computing. We provide social, educational and outreach activities for women in the Computer Sciences department, in the university, and in the surrounding community.
Cardinal Trading Group *
Cardinal Trading Group is the premier quantitative trading organization on campus. Our mission is to provide education, networking opportunities, resources, and talent development for our members.
Wisconsin Neuromorphic Computing Club*
We are the University of Wisconsin-Madison's Neuromorphic Computing Club. Our mission is to educate members about neuromorphic computing and enable students to build relevant projects. Currently, UW-Madison lacks classes, clubs, or organizations that focus on this emerging and transformative field. Our club aims to fill that gap, providing students with the knowledge and experience necessary to pursue their interests or lay the groundwork for future careers in neuromorphic computing. Neuromorphic computing is an interdisciplinary field, and no prior knowledge of neuromorphic computing, science, or engineering will be expected. We will be hosting lectures from experts in neuromorphic computing, reading groups focused on exciting topics in neuromorphic computing, and project sessions to facilitate new projects related to neuromorphic computing.
WebLabs*
WebLabs is a student organization at UW-Madison aimed towards web design and development with hands-on experience and design principles in mind. We welcome all skill levels and offer students hands-on opportunities to partake in the product development lifecycle. From workshops, speaker events, and industry projects, members are given hands-on design and technical experience beyond the typical lecture-style experience.
* Computer Sciences Affiliated Student Organizations
Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) have the option of affiliating with the Computer Sciences department if their missions/goals/events are connected to various fields of computer science. RSOs affiliated with our department are assigned a Point Person within the department who can help answer questions, assist with advertising and room reservations, and facilitate connections with other affiliated RSOs. To affiliate with our department, please select this option through your organization’s yearly registration process through WIN (Wisconsin Involvement Network) or email advising@cs.wisc.edu.