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College of Computing & Artificial Intelligence launches

The Department of Statistics joins UW–Madison’s first new college in more than four decades, founded to advance people and technology for the public good.

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Considering a major or certificate in Statistics or Data Science? Our popular programs prepare students for data-driven roles across industries and sectors.

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Join a hub for statistics and data science research

Our PhD students work with world-class faculty on projects across theoretical and applied realms, from biology and climate science to sports analytics and explainable AI.

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Welcome to the Department of Statistics at UW–Madison

The Department of Statistics is a hub for statistics and data science research and education. A founding department of the College of Computing & Artificial Intelligence, we are proud to be considered one of the premier statistics departments in the nation and the home of some of the fastest-growing programs at UW–Madison.

We harness statistics and data science to tackle interdisciplinary challenges, and our renowned faculty and staff prepare the next generation of data-driven leaders for in-demand careers across a wide range of sectors.

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Our department offers four undergraduate programs:

We also offer several graduate programs, including:

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Tracing life’s hidden histories

Claudia Solís-Lemus PhD’15 and her lab bring statistical rigor to far-reaching biological questions. “The ultimate goal is to reconstruct the Tree of Life, from the origin of life to the diversity we see today,” Solís-Lemus said. 

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Time to dig

To celebrate UW–Madison’s new College of Computing & Artificial Intelligence (CAI), the first new college created at the university in more than 40 years, Founding Dean Remzi Arpaci-Dusseau digs deep into the technological moment around us.

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John Gillett makes machine learning click

In the age of AI, Teaching Faculty John Gillett is enabling students to embrace new tools while pushing them to think for themselves. “Never accept a black‑box answer,” he said.

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