Category: News and announcements

Assistant Professor Joshua Cape wins NSF CAREER Award

Cape will build new data-embedding tools to advance research from neuroscience to engineering in the age of artificial intelligence. By Sophia Chen Assistant Professor Joshua Cape has received a National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER Award, one of the agency’s most prestigious honors for early-career faculty. Cape joins fellow Statistics faculty members Jessi Cisewski-Kehe and Nicolás …

On Wisconsin magazine: The UW’s AI moment

Morgridge Hall achieves LEED Platinum certification

Seven students receive College of Computing & Artificial Intelligence scholarships

Connecting research through data

Bret Larget named associate dean for curriculum and interdisciplinary initiatives for College of Computing & Artificial Intelligence

Professor Garvesh Raskutti steps into the role of Statistics department chair

Raskutti sees promising opportunities ahead as the Department of Statistics joins the College of Computing & Artificial Intelligence. By Thomas Jilk Throughout his career, Professor Garvesh Raskutti has been devoted to using statistics and computing to tackle cross-disciplinary problems — whether bringing machine learning to cancer research, studying protein-folding with biochemists, or unpacking the uncertainty …

Professor Sunduz Keles receives Kellett Mid-Career Award

Ben Lengerich’s new startup makes AI ‘show its work’ in healthcare settings

Matthias Katzfuss named Fellow of International Society for Bayesian Analysis

Professor Matthias Katzfuss has been elected an International Society for Bayesian Analysis (ISBA) Fellow, a distinction reserved for ISBA members whose scholarship, teaching, and service have made a significant and lasting impact on the advancement of Bayesian statistics. This biennial honor, awarded by a committee of past Fellows, recognizes individuals whose contributions meaningfully promote Bayesian …