.UW–Madison has been designated a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Research by the NSA/CSS. A prestigious honor and testament to the UW School of Computer, Data & Information Sciences doctoral program in computer sciences. Congratulations! ls.wisc.edu/news/uw-madiso…

Is sharing videos of children on TikTok safe? Sophie Stephenson, a UW-Madison Computer Sciences Ph.D. student, explores the privacy risks and benefits of sharenting on TikTok. Her U.S. National Science Foundation funded research underscores the importance of human-centered cybersecurity. ow.ly/1Hrc50SXVYo

Does this look like a typical computer nerd to you? UW–Madison alum Sr. Mary Kenneth Keller was the first woman in the county to earn a PhD in computer science. Learn more about her and other Badger trailblazers who deserve more recognition. onwisconsin.uwalumni.com/unsung-scienti…

MadPrompts is back! Contestants will unleash their creativity at this generative AI prompt battle at WisconsinScienceFest on 10/16. UW–Madison students, staff and faculty are invited to apply by 9/15 for a chance to compete: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Anne Moser MA'87 carries out the Wisconsin Idea by educating people of all ages across the state about Wisconsin's wonders of water science. Our latest alumni spotlight highlights Anne's work leading the Wisconsin Water Library and much more. Read on: ow.ly/UKFa50T2m5I

TEO is driving innovation and empowering faculty, staff, and graduate students to transform their research into scalable startups. Launched in partnership with CDIS, UW-Madison College of Engineering and UW-Madison L&S, TEO is fueling economic and technological growth. bit.ly/3Xio0SX

Congratulations to Professor Bret Larget on being named the next Chair of UW-Madison Statistics

Happy Friday! For today's Stats Around Campus, we're highlighting our own department--more specifically, the Data Science Major, which now has 1,700 students after just four years in existence. Find out more about the program: ow.ly/oNvy50T6vA7

Welcome back, Badgers! Wishing you the best of luck on the first day of the fall semester💻

Interested in machine learning and AI? Join the UW-Madison machine learning community at ML+X's fall kickoff forum! It will take place tomorrow (Sept. 10) at noon in the Orchard View room of the Discovery Building. More details: ow.ly/gK7350Tj9wE

We were proud to be among the sponsors of this year's highly anticipated Women in Sports Data Symposium! Learn more about how Women in Sports Data | September 7, 2024 helps amplify women's voices in sports analytics: ow.ly/5r0Q50Tja1f

It's football season and you know what that means... sports analytics🏈 Dive into the work of UW-Madison Statistics Assistant Professor Sameer Deshpande (Sameer Deshpande) and discover how data is impacting sports: stat.wisc.edu/2024/04/25/fac…

.UW–Madison innovators! Hear from #UWMadisonAlumni at the Wisconsin Entrepreneurs Showcase. Badger alumni will share their entrepreneurial journeys. Free and open to students, faculty, staff, alumni and community. Wed, Sept. 25 at 5pm. innovate.wisc.edu/uw-madison-inn… #UWInnovateWeek

MadHacks applications are live! Apply to join in on the 24-hour hackathon taking place this fall on November 9th-10th. Teams up to four will participate in a friendly competition to create the best products, projects, and more. Apply: madhacks.io

From the smartwatches on our wrists to the weather reports on our cell phones, data visualizations are common. Faculty Emilee Rader, Michael Gleicher, and Kris Sankaran are conducting research and teaching students about the role of data visualization. bit.ly/4d5u6uA

CDIS Fall Career Week is right around the corner. Join us September 25th-October 2nd for numerous chances to connect with professionals in your field looking to hire students in CDIS majors. Visit the Career Week page for a full list of events: cdis.wisc.edu/cdis-career-we…

We proudly recognize the inaugural scholarship recipients for the 2024-25 academic year. These talented students, hailing from diverse backgrounds and pursuing various academic and research interests, exemplify perseverance, innovation, and dedication. bit.ly/3zeQwMb

The CDIS Fall Career Fair is coming up! For junior Aman Jain, it was more than a networking opportunity—it led to an internship with CDIS affiliate Madison Gas and Electric. Check out Jain's experience and tips for career fair success: cdis.wisc.edu/cdis-career-fa…

We are thrilled that UW-Madison Computer Sciences jumped six spots in U.S. News & World Report rankings to become the #16 undergraduate program in the nation 🎊

We are thrilled to welcome 7 new faculty members this semester, including one professor, two assistant professors, and four teaching faculty. Meet all of the talented new faces: ow.ly/iIRU50TtMi1 UW School of Computer, Data & Information Sciences