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
Jeri Barak and Kim Cowles, Plant Pathology, wanted to automate the data collection process of their experiments: segmenting images of leaves into healthy, lesioned, and not-leaf areas. DSI worked with them to develop an image processing application that automated a time-consuming, manual process.
“Every time, walking back from DSI, Kim and I were energized and excited about doing science.” —Jeri Barak
On Campus
Events
- September
- September 10Introducing ML+X Nexus – Your Gateway to Collaborative Machine Learning and AI Resources!Machine Learning Beyond Traditional CS Fields12:00 PM, Orchard View Room, Discovery Building
Also offered online - September 10Graduate Applied Math SeminarMartin Guerra - Introduction to diffusion models: theory and application4:00 PM, B223 Van Vleck Hall
- September 11
Campus Highlights
Oros to Speak at El Zoominario
DSI Data Scientist Maria Oros will present "How the Data Science Institute Can Support Your Research" at El Zoominario, Sept. 17, 3:30pm, 584 Russell Labs.
August Data Science Updates
The latest issue of the Data Science Updates newsletter features MadPrompts application information and the 2024 Machine Learning Marathon.
Dorea Honored With Early Career Innovator Award
DSI Affiliate Joao Dorea uses AI and sensing technologies to uncover complex biological interactions in farm animals, driving advancements in agriculture.
Jhu Receives OVCR Fellowship
Computer Sciences Professor Jerry Zhu was recently honored with the Kellett Mid-Career Award from OVCR. Congratulations!
Diakonikolas Receives Romnes Fellowship
Congratulations to DSI Affilate and Computer Sciences Professor Ilias Diakonikolas, who was recently awarded the H.I. Romnes Faculty Fellowship.
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Points of Pride
55
DSI Faculty and Staff Affiliates
at UW–Madison
$19.7 M
Research grants where DSI leads
or is a partner
+$6M
Industry-sponsored grants for 55 campus research projects
DSI News
Julia Workshop for Statistics Research
Join the Statistics Department for the Julia Workshop for Statistics Research, Thursdays 12-1pm in MSC 1210, September 19 - October 24. The goal for this six-week workshop is to highlight the main features that make Julia an attractive option for data science programmers.
GeoMachina: What Designing Artificial GIS Analysts Teaches Us About Place Representation
This Geospatial Data Science Seminar with Dr. Krzysztof Janowicz will report on conceptual lessons learned in designing and benchmarking autonomous, artificial GIS analysts, provide a brief overview of place representation paradigms studied over the past 20 years, and discuss the potential of neuro-symbolic (hybrid) AI to advance our field.
How Open Source is Fostering Innovation in AI
The Open Source Program Office (OSPO) and the Data Science Institute (DSI) invite you to our upcoming Innovate Week event, How Open Source is Fostering Innovation in AI, Thursday, September 26, 2024.
Unleash Your Creativity: Apply for MadPrompts Competitions
MadPrompts is back! The evening of October 16, the Wisconsin Science Festival will buzz with creativity and innovation as the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation and the UW-Madison Data Science Institute host an electrifying prompt battle.
Survey Finds UW-Madison Community Values Open Source
This spring, the Open Source Program Office (OSPO) surveyed the UW–Madison campus community to gauge the use of open-source tools, identify open-source projects, and collect feedback on improving the open-source environment on campus.
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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.