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A major collaborative data science effort now underway at the University of Wisconsin–Madison to aid understanding and response to COVID-19 began with an email from a yoga instructor.
The UW System Board of Regents approved a new data science major within the School of Computer, Data & Information Sciences, opening the door for University of Wisconsin-Madison undergraduates.
Surging student demand for data science skills and an abundant supply of jobs for people with related expertise have led UW-Madison to create a new school, add an academic program, and hire more faculty focused on data science.
A generous gift from American Family Insurance today coupled with a planned expansion of its research collaboration will spearhead the growth of UW–Madison’s research in data science.