Tools

DSI creates tools that power research and foster interdisciplinarity. This portfolio includes tools developed by DSI staff, often through our Data Science Services or in partnership with our affiliates. We regularly add new projects to this page.

Tools That Power Research

A key part of DSI’s mission is to translate research from theory to practice. Developing high-quality tools is an essential part of that process. Our team of data scientists and research software engineers work with researchers across campus to craft tools that enable real-world impact.

Simulation-Based Inference Website

DSI created an automated pipeline to continuously update a website dedicated to the emerging field of simulation-based inference (SBI).

Analyzing Ag Research

This project developed an interactive dashboard to simplify meta-analysis, a statistical method that combines results from multiple studies to identify trends or draw general conclusions.

Corn Fungicide ROI Calculator

This decision-support tool allows corn growers to estimate the profitability of different fungicide applications based on real-time crop conditions.

SDG360 Thinking

SDG360 Thinking is a web application that is used in conjunction with in-person activities to teach concepts related to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Open Source Survey

This project surveyed the UW–Madison community to gauge their use of open-source tools, identify projects under development, and collect feedback on improving the open-source environment.

pyhf

pyhf is an open source, pure-Python library that implements statistical modeling and inference techniques commonly used in particle physics.

SoundForestLab Database

The SoundForestLab Database enables the storage and sharing of a large database of ecological soundscape recordings. An audio soundscape is a useful tool for measuring biodiversity.

Tools to Navigate our Distributed Campus

UW-Madison is a large, distributed campus and it can be challenging to find what you are looking for or understand the campus’s activities holistically. We are using a data science approach to develop tools that foster interdisciplinary approaches by breaking down silos and building bridges.

Data Science @ UW Community Map

The Data Science @ UW Community Map helps people navigate the thriving data science community on our campus.

Faculty Search Tool

DSI created a faculty search tool to help people find UW–Madison experts on any topic.