Year: 2021

Kyle Cranmer chosen to lead American Family Insurance Data Science Institute

Kyle Cranmer, a University of Wisconsin–Madison alumnus who played a significant role in the discovery of the Higgs boson, will become the next director of the American Family Insurance Data Science Institute.

New data science computing resource honors memory of Olvi Mangasarian

Two new GPU servers recently acquired by the American Family Insurance Data Science Institute (DSI) at UW-Madison honor the memory of Dr. Olvi Mangasarian, a pioneer and leader in the field of mathematical programming.

Data Science Institute director finalists announced

The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduate Education (OVCRGE) released the names of the four finalists for the American Family Insurance Data Science Institute director search. Each finalist will present a public seminar; all are encouraged to attend.

Research aims to give everyone a fair shot at accessing COVID-19 vaccines

Mathematical models have helped the U.S. optimize COVID-19 vaccine allocation and delivery to boost vaccination rates. But these models have not overcome existing health disparities.

American Family Funding Initiative awards third round of data science research funding

American Family Insurance has partnered with the University of Wisconsin–Madison through the Institute to offer mini-grants of $75,000-to-$150,000 for data science research at UW–Madison.

Researcher Toolkit helps UW-Madison researchers navigate resources

The Researcher Toolkit is designed to help UW-Madison faculty, staff, and student researchers navigate the local research resources available to assist with each phase of their research project

Polar vortex, winter heat may change bird populations

Recent advances in environmental data science have enabled ecologists to work at scales that reflect the vast regions and species affected by climate change.

New Data Science degree emerges as the fastest growing major at UW-Madison

The decision to create the Data Science major came after a university-wide recognition that this field of study is one of the most rapidly emerging career sectors in the nation.

Off to a busy start, data institute responds to COVID and seeks director

The American Family Insurance Data Science Institute’s first two years have been nothing if not eventful. After finding innovative ways to confront the pandemic with data, the institute’s next big project is recruiting a permanent director. Applications are due April 15.

Equitable AI and Africa’s Futures

AI4Afrika invites you to engage with a panel of scholars and industry leaders who will discuss ways artificial intelligence can be leveraged for social good.