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Today's Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents meeting includes a presentation on how UW is approaching AI for instruction, research, administration, and more. DSI Director
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is part of a
@uwmadison.bsky.social
panel on RISE-AI.
www.wkow.com/news/educati...
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Universities of Wisconsin to embrace and expand on using AI
MADISON (WKOW) -- The Universities of Wisconsin is embracing artificial intelligence (AI) and plans to expand their use of it throughout their 13 universities.
https://www.wkow.com/news/education/universities-of-wisconsin-to-embrace-and-expand-on-using-ai/article_5a7a08a0-fe74-498a-82fe-7ecefaa87449.html
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February's ML4MI seminar features Dr. Ulugbek Kamilov,
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Engineering, who will present score-based methods for computational imaging problems. This seminar will be held in person on 2/16, 11am, at WIMR 2409, with a Zoom option available.
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SciPy Conference 2026
14 days ago
🤔 Thinking about submitting a proposal to SciPy 2026 and want feedback or guidance? We’ve got you covered ✨ 🚀 Join our Proposal Writing Office Hours 📅 First session is next week 👉 Register here:
www.scipy2026.scipy.org#officehours
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The Data Science Institute is hiring a program manager to lead our work in open software and data. This position will manage operations for the Open Source Program Office and a data cataloging project. Apply by Feb. 15:
jobs.wisc.edu/jobs/open-so...
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Deadline extended! The 7th annual
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Data Science Research Bazaar seeks submissions for lightning talks, posters, interactive discussions and training sessions. Apply by Jan. 22!
bazaar.datascience.wisc.edu
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Data Science Research Bazaar
The Data Science Research Bazaar brings together researchers from diverse fields who use data, computing, and software in their work. The 2026 theme—Meaning in the Metrics: Communicating Research Insi...
https://bazaar.datascience.wisc.edu
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DSI Research Professor Anna Haensch will participate in a panel discussion on ethical considerations related to the use of generative AI in research, hosted by the Language Institute. Jan 30, 3pm, 1418 Van Hise.
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The Data Center Working Group
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is fostering research connections and collaboration on data center-related topics. Thanks to everyone who came to yesterday's kickoff meeting hosted by the Sustainability Research Hub (Office of Sustainability) and the Data Science Institute!
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At next Tuesday's ML4MI seminar, Dr. Vijaya Kolachalama will present multimodal AI frameworks with potential to enhance dementia screening and assessment. Join us at 10am on Zoom.
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UW–Madison ranks 5th in the nation for funds invested in research activities. This is
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's highest ranking since 2014.
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UW–Madison top 5 in national research ranking for first time since 2014, surpasses $1.93B in research expenditures
The annual rankings, which cover fiscal year 2024, "highlight the importance of the decades-long partnership between universities and the federal government," says UW–Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnook...
https://news.wisc.edu/uw-madison-5th-in-national-research-ranking-for-first-time-since-2014-surpasses-1-93b-in-research-expenditures/
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Today, UW Board of Regents approved a proposal to reorganize the School of Computer, Data and Information Science into a standalone college, a critical step toward creating a College of Computing and Artificial Intelligence. This begins several months of engagement with stakeholders across campus.
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UW Board of Regents approves UW–Madison proposal to create College of Computing and Artificial Intelligence
The new college will build upon the university’s strengths in computer, data, library and information sciences and statistics.
https://news.wisc.edu/uw-board-of-regents-approves-uw-madison-proposal-to-create-college-of-computing-and-artificial-intelligence/?srp=social
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TODAY at 10: Join ML4MI on Zoom for a talk by Efrat Shimron, Assistant Professor at Technion – Israel Institute of Technology. Dr. Shimron will discuss methods for leveraging ML to advance affordable, accessible healthcare.
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New location! Zaid Harchaoui's seminar will cover the origins of zero-shot prediction, its latest incarnations in computer vision and language modeling, and current opportunities and challenges. Join us on Nov. 20, 4pm in 2516 Morgridge Hall.
dsi.wisc.edu/2025/11/11/d...
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How is AI affecting higher education? DSI Director
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and DSI Affiliate
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were part of a panel addressing this topic at the Big Ten Academic Alliance Senate Leadership Conference
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today.
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The next ML4MI seminar will feature a talk by Dr. Andreas Velten, Associate Professor of Biostatistics & Medical Informatics and Electrical and Computer Engineering at
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. Join us on 11/17, 11:10AM on Zoom.
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3 months ago
🏆 Announcing the inaugural Margot and Tom Pritzker Prize winners:
@kylecranmer.bsky.social
for pioneering simulation-based inference in particle physics
@deboramarks.bsky.social
for advancing language modeling in evolutionary biology
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Inaugural Margot and Tom Pritzker Prize for AI in Science Research Excellence Announces Winners - DSI
CHICAGO, IL (November 10, 2025) The University of Chicago and Caltech announce the recipients of the inaugural Margot and Tom Pritzker Prize for AI in Science Research Excellence, presented during the...
https://bit.ly/47LgfJ5
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DSI Director and
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Professor
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has been honored with the inaugural Pritzker Prize in AI for Science for his role in establishing a powerful new approach to data analysis that leverages advances in machine learning and AI.
dsi.wisc.edu/2025/11/10/d...
3 months ago
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Tomorrow, join the Language Institute and DSI for a brown bag with LukePlonsky, Northern Arizona University. Dr. Plonsky's talk will address ethical considerations around AI use in academic publishing. 1418 Van Hise, 11:30am.
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Furthering the RISE-AI initiative,
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recently announced a partnership with Microsoft and TitletownTech to accelerate AI-driven scientific discovery.
news.wisc.edu/uw-madison-p...
3 months ago
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4 months ago
New paper, with
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@garrettmerz.bsky.social
Hellen Qu. We introduce a framework for generating realistic, highly multimodal datasets with explicitly calculable mutual information. This is helpful for studying self-supervised learning
arxiv.org/abs/2510.21686
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The Data Science Institute welcomed new RISE-AI faculty from across campus to UW–Madison at a reception last week. This event provided them with an opportunity to meet and identify shared research interests with DSI’s faculty and staff affiliates.
dsi.wisc.edu/2025/10/22/d...
4 months ago
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TODAY: Join
@uwmadisonchem.bsky.social
and DSI for back-to-back, AI-related seminars in Chem 1435. At 2:30, Frank Noé will present the Hirschfelder seminar. At 4, Cecilia Clementi will present an AI for Science seminar. Refreshments will be served between the talks.
dsi.wisc.edu/events/
4 months ago
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Join
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and DSI for back-to-back, AI-related seminars on 10/20 in Chem 1435. At 2:30, Frank Noé will present the Hirschfelder seminar. At 4, Cecilia Clementi will present an AI for Science seminar. Refreshments will be served between the talks.
dsi.wisc.edu/events/
4 months ago
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Join
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and the Data Science Institute for this AI for Science seminar on protein modeling with Prof. Cecilia Clementi. October 20, 4pm, Chemistry Learning Studio (1435).
chem.wisc.edu/event/physic...
4 months ago
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The new
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Center for Humanistic Inquiry into AI and Uncertainty will encourage research collaboration, reflecting efforts like
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RISE-AI.
ls.wisc.edu/news/answeri...
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Answering the Tough AI Questions
A new interdisciplinary L&S research center will grapple with the human consequences of artificial intelligence.
https://ls.wisc.edu/news/answering-the-tough-ai-questions
4 months ago
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Dr. Satish E. Viswanath, Emory University, will discuss AI in precision medicine at next week's ML4MI seminar. Join us on Zoom, 10/14 at 10am.
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4 months ago
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5 months ago
Big congratulations to Frank on receiving this year’s Hirschfelder Prize! Excited to welcome Frank and Cecilia to Madison in late Oct!
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The Open Source Program Office at the Data Science Institute welcomes its fall 2025 interns. These undergrad students are working on open-source software and hardware projects across campus.
ospo.wisc.edu/activities/i...
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In a
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interview, DSI Affiliate
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discusses the impacts of the Direct Admit Wisconsin and Wisconsin Guarantee programs on UW system admissions of WI high school students.
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The Data Science Institute is assuming responsibility for a new, campus-wide effort—the RISE-AI Collaboration HQ—which will catalyze research communities centered on innovative focus areas and build connections among
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's AI community.
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RISE AI Collaboration HQ to build connections and advance research, teaching and engagement
The group will catalyze research communities centered on innovative focus areas and build connections among UW–Madison’s AI community, which includes the more than 35 new RISE-AI hires and current fac...
https://news.wisc.edu/rise-ai-collaboration-hq-to-build-connections-and-advance-research-teaching-and-engagement/
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Tomorrow's ML4MI seminar will begin at 11:15am. Dr. Ehsan Adeli will discuss how advances in computer vision and computational neuroscience contribute to discovering behavioral and neural phenotypes of healthy aging and neurological disorders.
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5 months ago
That’s better! Got the George Box poster up at the DSI
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Things are hopping in Morgridge Hall! After you visit the Data Science Institute on the 5th floor, be sure to check out the terraces, classrooms, study spaces, plants, art, and the Ground Truth Cafe.
www.wkow.com/news/educati...
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Doors open for UW-Madison's new School of Computer, Data & Information Sciences
MADISON (WKOW) — The new building for the School of Computer, Data, and Information Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Madison has opened its doors.
https://www.wkow.com/news/education/doors-open-for-uw-madisons-new-school-of-computer-data-information-sciences/article_e7ab8248-491d-4f94-bbdb-85d3828a081d.html
5 months ago
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The
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Sound Forest Lab uses ecological soundscape recordings and machine learning to understand forest biodiversity. The Data Science Institute worked with project lead Zuzana Burivalova on a database for storing and sharing these recordings.
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Wisconsin researchers listen to forests to learn more about protecting them
Bioacoustics enable researchers to get a fuller picture of the forest, the species that inhabit it and how they change over time.
https://www.wpr.org/news/wisconsin-researchers-listen-forests-learn-protecting
6 months ago
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From building bridges with elementary schools to enabling scientific breakthroughs through statistical and computing expertise, UW–Madison's School of Computer, Data & Information Sciences is forging powerful partnerships that are transforming how work is done across campus and Wisconsin.
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Catalysts of change: How CDIS partnerships are shaping what’s next
From building bridges with elementary schools to enabling scientific breakthroughs through statistical and computing expertise, CDIS is forging powerful partnerships that are transforming how work is
https://news.wisc.edu/catalysts-of-change-how-cdis-partnerships-are-shaping-whats-next/
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Looking for the Data Science Institute? Starting today, you can find us on the 5th floor of Morgridge Hall.
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6 months ago
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The next ML4MI Seminar features a talk from Dr. James Zou, Associate Professor of Biomedical Data Science, Computer Science, and Electrical Engineering at Stanford University. Join us on 8/18, 10am on Zoom.
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7 months ago
A nice article by
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on using AI to explore design spaces, find unexpected solutions, (re)discover symmetries, and propose new relationships featuring
@yuqirose.bsky.social
@mariokrenn.bsky.social
& myself. Note AI ≠ LLMs in this piece.
www.quantamagazine.org/ai-comes-up-...
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AI Comes Up with Bizarre Physics Experiments. But They Work. | Quanta Magazine
Artificial intelligence software is designing novel experimental protocols that improve upon the work of human physicists, although the humans are still “doing a lot of baby-sitting.”
https://www.quantamagazine.org/ai-comes-up-with-bizarre-physics-experiments-but-they-work-20250721/
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Xuhui Huang
7 months ago
Super excited 3 days at the CECAM workshop co-organized with
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@bettinagkeller.bsky.social
! Protein dynamics is definitely shaping up to be the next big topic in AI for Science! Huge thanks to
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,
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, TCI, Chem, Emma and the DSI staff!
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DSI is thrilled to host this
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workshop with
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7 months ago
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7 months ago
Yesterday, I was on the Larry Meiller Show with host Lee Rayburn to talk about AI for an hour! It is so important that we have public media like WPR to discuss the good and the bad of these important issues.
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www.wpr.org/shows/larry-...
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7 months ago
🎉 Great news: Our Machine Learning and Physical Sciences workshop will be back again this year! 🎉 Keep an eye out for updates on deadlines etc, we will be updating the website soon
ml4physicalsciences.github.io
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Imon Banerjee's research addresses fairness in AI, multimodal deep learning, and AI translation for digital healthcare. She'll discuss her work at the July 14 ML4MI seminar, 10am CT on Zoom.
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7 months ago
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Check out this project from DSI Affiliate
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!
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7 months ago
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Sociological Methods & Research—housed at DSI—achieved a one-year impact factor of 6.5, ranking #3/210 among all sociology journals worldwide. Congrats to editor Felix Elwert,
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, and the
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students who have worked on SMR.
journals.sagepub.com/home/SMR
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Sage Journals: Discover world-class research
Subscription and open access journals from Sage, the world's leading independent academic publisher.
https://journals.sagepub.com/home/SMR
7 months ago
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The
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Data Science Institute is proud to sponsor the 2025 Midwest Machine Learning Symposium!
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8 months ago
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designs computational methods to study diseases and develop new drugs and proteins. He also develops machine learning models to speed up drug discovery. Learn more about his work in Faces of Data Science:
datascience.wisc.edu#faces
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At next Tuesday's ML4MI seminar, Dr. Pingkun Yan, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, will present his work on "Medical Image Foundation Models for Cardiovascular Disease Risk Prediction". 6/17, 10AM CT, Zoom link at
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