University of Wisconsin–Madison seniors Qianyun (Lexi) Luo and Hawra Aljawad reached the final stage of competition this year for the Rhodes Scholarship, one of the most prestigious and selective undergraduate academic honors in the world. “To make it to the finalist stage is a tremendous honor — only the most elite students can claim this …
Join Oracle Executive VP Chris Stone as he chats with CDIS Founding Director Tom Erickson about what is happening at this groundbreaking technology firm! Chris and Tom will discuss recent trends at Oracle in data and computer science, paths for graduates in private sector, and what big tech is looking for in UW students. Date/Day …
The with the theme Data and Communities: Sharing and Protecting Data, seeks submissions for lightning talks, posters, interactive discussions, workshops, and an art meets science exhibit. The Research Bazaar is a practical, hands-on, informal conference for all members of the campus community who are interested in data science, from expert methodologists to novice learners. The …
Join this virtual Zoom panel to learn from UW Statistics alumni working in the growing field of data science and analytics! Alumni working in a range of industries and positions will share their career stories and advice, and then you’ll have a chance to ask your individual questions and learn how you can find success …
The Data Science Club @ UW–Madison is hosting the datathon, a 24-hour beginner-friendly data hackathon on October 16 & 17th presented by Corteva and co-sponsored by Epic, John Deere, Thomson Reuters & Google Cloud. Competitors are encouraged to demonstrate to these recruiters their passion for data and their enthusiasm to solve real-world issues! Prizes worth …
What is Fill the Hill? Fill the Hill is one of the most beloved traditions at UW−Madison. Each year, the famous pink lawn flamingos flock to Bascom Hill as part of a fundraising effort that brings campus lore to life in support of the university. Every flamingo on the hill represents a gift someone has …
The Datathon 2021 registration is open! The Datathon is a research-based Hackathon where students can create a product to solve a real-world issue. Here is the link to the rules, schedule, and registration on our website: http://dotdatascience.org/datathon-2021/
Dean’s Message September 2021 This fall marks a return to in-person classes and events, and it is exciting to be back on campus with students and colleagues! Our classrooms are full, our labs are humming and the frisbees are flying again on Bascom Hill. The university’s COVID-19 protocols are continually adjusted based on the shifting …
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Hello Datathon community! The Google Cloud higher education team and Datathon invite you and your friends to a virtual hands-on workshop this Thursday, September 30th @ 19:00 ET. Read about the event on the Datathon website and RSVP today. Thursday’s event Prepare for the hackathon season and join Google Software Engineer Rayan Dasoriya for a …