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The University of Wisconsin–Madison Data Science Institute, powered by a generous gift from American Family Insurance, is central to the university’s strategic priority to grow its research enterprise and expand its global impact.

Advancing the Forefront of Data Science Research

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Featured research collaboration:
Evaluation of Fungicides for Soybean White Mold

Sclerotinia stem rot, also known as white mold, is ranked third among the top soybean diseases in the northern United States. In this meta-analysis, we evaluated the efficacy of fungicide treatments on disease reduction and their subsequent impact on grain yield. This analysis resulted in a custom website for farmers and an API for agricultural practitioners.

“This project is being led by a great team of researchers from across the University of Wisconsin–Madison in the Plant Pathology Department and Data Science Institute, and North Dakota State University.”

Richard Webster, Assistant Professor of Plant Pathology, North Dakota State University

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Campus Highlights

Points of Pride

66

DSI Faculty and Staff Affiliates
at UW–Madison

$20 M

Research grants where DSI leads
or is a partner

+$6M

Industry-sponsored grants for 55 campus research projects 

Data Science News

  • CDIS and DSI Moving to Morgridge Hall This Summer

    Morgridge Hall construction will conclude this summer, with classes expected to start in the fall. The new facility will house the School of Computer, Data, & Information Sciences along with the Data Science Institute, Center for High Throughput Computing, and biostatistics and medical informatics department.

  • DSI Special Seminar with Dr. Talitha Washington

    Dr. Washington shared insights on advancing AI technology and policy responsible for ensuring these technologies promote innovation, accountability, and broad societal benefit.

  • Data Science for Earth Day

    Earth Day, held each year on April 22, is a global event with local roots. Here are a few examples of data science research, tools, and learning opportunities at UW–Madison that help realize the vision of Earth Day.

  • Inaugural Open Award Recipients Recognized at the Research Bazaar

    On March 20th, campus leaders were recognized at the UW–Madison Open Awards for their significant contributions to open scholarship and open source. Additionally, the ceremony recognized thirteen inaugural inductees into the Open Hall of Fame.

  • Thank You, Research Bazaar Sponsors!

    The Data Science Research Bazaar was a big success, and it would not have been possible without the support of our generous campus and industry sponsors.

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RISE-AI Initiative

The Wisconsin RISE Initiative is designed to address challenges of importance to Wisconsin and the world, and artificial intelligence is a focus area. Over the next three to five years, RISE-AI will accelerate the growth of UW–Madison’s network of AI innovators.

DSI leadership in campus AI includes co-hosting MadPrompts – the first generative AI prompt battle in the US, and the Exploring Artificial Intelligence @ UW–Madison seminar series.