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UW–Madison Data Science Institute @uwdsi.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

DSI Director @kylecranmer.bsky.social will moderate a WI Energy Institute panel discussion on how AI tools are transforming energy science. Join this event on 9/29, 4:30pm, in WEI 115 or on Zoom. Registration is required. Learn more and register at energy.wisc.edu/events/ai-en....

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UW–Madison Data Science Institute @uwdsi.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Join ML4MI at their next seminar on 9/14, 10am CT, on Zoom. Dr. Andrew Janowczyk will explore how computational pathology can advance precision medicine by developing reproducible, scalable, and rapidly deployable biomarkers from routine pathology images. ml4mi.wisc.edu/learning-opp...

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UW–Madison Data Science Institute @uwdsi.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research is hiring three project managers to support UW–Madison's Research, Innovation, and Scholarly Excellence (RISE) themes: AI, environment, and health. Apply by 9/24. jobs.wisc.edu/jobs/rise-pr...

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RISE Project Manager - Madison, Wisconsin, United States

Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process.Job Category:Academic StaffEmployment Type...

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UW–Madison Data Science Institute @uwdsi.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

A $27 million investment from @warfnews.bsky.social will accelerate high-impact research initiatives at UW–Madison, building on existing strengths in quantum technologies, brain health, fusion energy and national security. DSI is proud to support these efforts.

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$27M WARF investment fuels UW–Madison’s next frontiers in research

The gift aims to accelerate four high-impact research initiatives at the university: quantum technologies, brain health, fusion energy and national security.

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UW–Madison Data Science Institute @uwdsi.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Kris Sankaran, UW–Madison Statistics and WID Fellow, will speak on new diagnostics for dimensionality reduction at ML4MI on 8/18, 10am, Zoom. Sankaran's team develops methods for visualization, simulation, and integration of high-throughput biological data. ml4mi.wisc.edu/learning-opp...

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UW–Madison Data Science Institute @uwdsi.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

On Aug. 5, 7 PM, join DSI Director @kylecranmer.bsky.social at Badgers on Tap as he discusses the complexities of artificial intelligence. Enjoy drinks, bingo, trivia, and fun prizes at this @uwbadgertalks.bsky.social event at The Rigby Pub & Grill in Madison! today.wisc.edu/events/view/...

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UW–Madison Data Science Institute @uwdsi.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

UW–Madison will receive 5 Phase I Genesis Mission awards from the Department of Energy addressing urgent energy, scientific, and engineering challenges with AI and advanced computing. @uwmadison.bsky.social earned more awards than any other public university in the US. news.wisc.edu/5-projects-a...

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5 projects at UW–Madison aimed at transforming science and energy with AI receive DOE Genesis Mission funding

The projects, spanning fusion to critical minerals, are among 278 funded awards to national labs, companies, universities and non-profits in order to accelerate breakthroughs in energy, scientific dis...

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UW–Madison Data Science Institute @uwdsi.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Congratulations to our DSI Affiliates who recently received tenure or promotion to full professor: Min Chen, Amy Cochran, Jelena Diakonikolas, Morgan Edwards, Song Gao, Anthony Gitter, Moritz Münchmeyer, and Chaoqun Ni. linkedin.com/feed/update/...

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UW–Madison Data Science Institute @uwdsi.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Dr. Hoifung Poon, @msftresearch.bsky.social, investigates ways to forecast disease progression and treatment response with generative AI. At Monday's ML4MI seminar, 11am on Zoom, Dr. Poon will discuss AI-powered virtual clinical trials for advancing medical discovery. ml4mi.wisc.edu/learning-opp...

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UW–Madison Data Science Institute @uwdsi.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

To celebrate @uwmadison.bsky.social's new College of Computing & Artificial Intelligence, Founding Dean Remzi Arpaci-Dusseau digs deep into the technological moment around us in his essay: Time to dig. cai.wisc.edu/2026/07/01/t...

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Time to dig

To celebrate UW–Madison's new College of Computing and Artificial Intelligence, Dean Remzi Arpaci-Dusseau digs deep into the technological moment around us.

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UW–Madison Data Science Institute @uwdsi.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

The Data Science Institute is looking for data scientists who thrive in a research environment to join our team! Learn more and apply by July 11: jobs.wisc.edu/jobs/data-sc...

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UW–Madison Data Science Institute @uwdsi.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Thank you to Dr. Cristóbal Guzmán, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, for his seminar on advances in differentially-private synthetic data generation. We're grateful that DSI Affiliate Jelena Diakonikolas partnered with us to bring Dr. Guzmán to campus.

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UW–Madison Data Science Institute @uwdsi.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Congratulations to DSI Affiliate @taylorodle.bsky.social on winning the Association for Education Finance and Policy (AEFP) Early Career Award!

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UW–Madison Data Science Institute @uwdsi.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Join DSI on 6/22, 2-3pm for a special seminar with Dr. Cristóbal Guzmán: Advances in Differentially-Private Synthetic Data Generation. This in-person event will be held in the Morgridge Hall seminar room (7560). Light refreshments will be served. dsi.wisc.edu/2026/06/15/a...

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UW–Madison Data Science Institute @uwdsi.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Diagnostic errors remain a leading cause of preventable harm in the ICU. Majid Afshar's ML4MI talk will focus on a modular, multi-agent platform designed to augment physician diagnostic reasoning in real time. 6/15, 2pm, Zoom. ml4mi.wisc.edu/learning-opp...

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UW–Madison Data Science Institute @uwdsi.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

DSI Affiliate Jonny Uelmen is collecting ticks from across Wisconsin, integrating his field discoveries with climate and environmental data, drone imagery and other data to develop advanced models showing when and where tick risks are highest. www.med.wisc.edu/news/tick-ri...

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What's the tick forecast? - School of Medicine and Public Health

Researcher Johnny Uelmen is beating the bushes for ticks, to to improve how Wisconsin predicts, prevents and responds to tick-borne diseases.

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UW–Madison Data Science Institute @uwdsi.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

DSI is gearing up for Monday's UWEBC Digital Symposium. We're excited to connect with industry and other organizations about how they are putting digital, data, and AI into practice. It's not too late to register - hope to see you at Lambeau! uwebc.wisc.edu/wisconsin-di...

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UW–Madison Data Science Institute @uwdsi.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

In 2026, @uwmadison.bsky.social will move from early investment in AI toward broad institutional readiness, centering people, judgment and institutional guardrails. DSI Director @kylecranmer.bsky.social will participate in the AI Readiness and Competency Working Group. news.wisc.edu/uw-madison-d...

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UW–Madison designates 2026 as the ‘Year of AI Readiness and Competency’

The effort, which supports a number of campus priorities, will focus on a people-centered approach to guide thoughtful use of artificial intelligence on campus.

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UW–Madison Data Science Institute @uwdsi.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Over 200 people attended last week's Dairy Symposium @uwmadison.bsky.social. The event kicked off with a keynote by @kylecranmer.bsky.social, who shared insight into the impacts of AI and data science on the dairy industry, agriculture and society. www.morningagclips.com/dairy-sympos...

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Dairy Symposium Highlights Advanced Research

The Dairy Innovation Hub held its fifth annual Dairy Symposium on Tuesday, May 12, on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus.

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UW–Madison Data Science Institute @uwdsi.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

"Deep Learning Applications in Ophthalmology" is the focus of the 14th annual McPherson Lecture on May 28 with Dr. Aaron Lee, WashU. Reception at 3pm and lecture at 4pm in the Health Sciences Learning Center. vision.wisc.edu/event/14th-a...

McPherson Eye Research Institute, University of Wisconsin–Madison. 14th annual Alice R. McPherson Lecture. Deep learning applications in ophthalmology. Aaron Y. lee, MD, MSCI. Deep learning fundamentals, NIH Bridge2AI, Large language models in healthcare. Thursday, May 28th, Health Sciences Learning Center. Reception 3pm, atrium. Lecture 4pm, Atrium. 750 Highland Ave., UW–Madison. Info: jonathanlang@wisc.edu.

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UW–Madison Data Science Institute @uwdsi.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Join DSI at the WI Digital Symposium, hosted by UWEBC on 6/1 at Lambeau Field. Learn how teams are scaling digital initiatives, aligning technology with business priorities, and enabling collaboration among leaders. Use code "DSI" for a $50 discount. uwebc.wisc.edu/wisconsin-di...

Registration now open: Wisconsin Digital Symposium. June 1st, 2026, Lambeau Field, Green Bay, WI. Attendees also receive a complimentary pass to the Wisconsin Drives Manufacturing Summit on June 2nd!

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UW–Madison Data Science Institute @uwdsi.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Michal Engelman @michalengelman.bsky.social will lead the RISE-THRIVE Collaboration HQ @widofficial.bsky.social. This HQ will bring together new RISE hires and established @uwmadison.bsky.social researchers working at the forefront of immunology and healthspan. research.wisc.edu/press-releas...

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UW–Madison Data Science Institute @uwdsi.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Three DSI Affiliates were recently honored with Vilas Awards. @lauraalbertphd.bsky.social was named a Vilas Distinguished Achievement Professor, and Sharon Li and @shamya-karumbaiah.bsky.social received Vilas Early Career Investigator Awards. Congratulations! news.wisc.edu/48-faculty-h...

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48 faculty honored with Vilas professorships and awards

The awards recognize standout research, teaching and service.

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UW–Madison Data Science Institute @uwdsi.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Join us for the last GeoDS seminar of the semester at noon this Friday, 5/15, 140 Science Hall. Yun Hang will introduce a spatial data science approach that integrates satellite data with machine learning to assess environmental exposures. today.wisc.edu/events/view/...

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UW–Madison Data Science Institute @uwdsi.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

The ML4MI seminar with Hoifung Poon, @msftresearch.bsky.social, has been moved to July 13, 11am on Zoom. Dr. Poon will discuss AI-powered virtual clinical trials for advancing medical discovery. ml4mi.wisc.edu/learning-opp...

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UW–Madison Data Science Institute @uwdsi.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Tomorrow at 1PM CT: Join the @alliance4dsai.bsky.social for a talk on building and sustaining campus-wide data science and AI research institutes, with Sarah Stone (University of Washington) and Kyle Cranmer @kylecranmer.bsky.social (UW–Madison). Register at zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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UW–Madison Data Science Institute @uwdsi.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Faculty mentors and other supporters recently gathered to hear 24 lightning talks from the largest cohort to date of @uwmadison.bsky.social Open Source Program Office interns. These undergrad and grad students highlighted what they learned from open source projects. ospo.wisc.edu/activities/i...

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UW–Madison Data Science Institute @uwdsi.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Join the Nelson Institute Center for Climatic Research for "When Soil Meets AI" tomorrow at 12:30, 811 AOSS. Prof. Yakun Zhang will present case studies illustrating the growing role of AI and machine learning in soil science. ccr.nelson.wisc.edu/events/when-...

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When Soil Meets AI: Revealing Ecosystem Memory Through Big Data and Machine Learning

April 28, 2026 @ 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm - Speaker: Yakun Zhang, assistant professor, Department of Soil and Environmental Sciences, UW–Madison

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UW–Madison Data Science Institute @uwdsi.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

It's easy to think of data as living in spreadsheets, but it rarely starts—or ends—there. This Wed, 12-1:30 in Memorial Library 224, join the @uwmadlibraries.bsky.social Digital Scholarship Hub for a conversation about data and the physical world. today.wisc.edu/events/view/...

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UW–Madison Data Science Institute @uwdsi.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Happy Earth Day! We're looking forward to presentations and conversations about AI and the environment at the Water @ UW-Madison Spring Symposium this afternoon. water.wisc.edu/event/spring...

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UW–Madison Data Science Institute @uwdsi.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

DSI Director @kylecranmer.bsky.social will keynote the Water@UW Spring Symposium on April 22, 2–5 pm. This event will highlight the technology, innovations, partnerships, and policies redefining how we understand, manage, and protect vital water resources. Register: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Water @ UW-Madison Spring Symposium: Blue Futures. April 22, 2-5pm, Holt Center, 1650 Kronshage Drive. Keynotes. AI: The Good, the Bad, and the Complicated. Kyle Cranmer, Professor and Director, UW–Madison Data Science Institute. A head shot of Kyle Cranmer. He has short brown hair and glasses. Powering Progress or Peril? The Hidden Environmental Costs of AI Data Centers. Tressie Kamp, Assistant Director, Center for Water Policy. A head shot of Tressie Kamp. She has medium length brown hair, earrings, and glasses.

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UW–Madison Data Science Institute @uwdsi.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Dr. James Cole, University College London, is working to bridge the gap between AI/ML methods and the use of neuroimaging to help patients with brain health conditions. He will present his work at the April 20 ML4MI seminar, 10am on Zoom: ml4mi.wisc.edu/learning-opp...

Machine Learning for Medical Imaging Seminar Series. April 20, 2026, 10:00 AM CT, Zoom. Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Neuro Imaging Focusing on Longevity and Demential (MANIFOLD). James Cole, PhD, Professor of Neuroimage Computing, Department of Computer Science, UCL. Jointly at UCL Hawkes Institute and Dementia Research Centre (MRC). Principal Investigator, MANIFOLD Lab, UCL. A picture of James Cole. He has short hair and glasses, and he is wearing a light blue coat. Two UW-Madison logos: Department of Radiology and Data Science Institute.

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Kyle Cranmer @kylecranmer.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

It was great to have @tylerjamesburch.com of the RedSox talk about sports analytics! He’s holding a CD with the first release of R signed by the core developers

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UW–Madison Data Science Institute @uwdsi.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Tyler Burch, an analyst for the Boston Red Sox, will present a seminar tomorrow at 11am, 1310 Sterling. His talk will trace how changes in baseball analytics have shaped front office decision-making, on-field strategy, and player development. today.wisc.edu/events/view/...

A picture of Tyler Burch. He is wearing a Boston Red Sox baseball cap and a blue shirt.

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UW–Madison Data Science Institute @uwdsi.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Join the Digital Scholarship Hub and Andrew Hahn, this year’s faculty/staff winner of Bucky’s Data Viz Challenge, for an event that delves into representing data in unexpected ways, including texture, textiles, and physical media. Register by April 13: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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UW–Madison Data Science Institute @uwdsi.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Join DSI and the Sustainability Research Hub this Thursday at 3pm for a Data Center Working Group chalk talk by Anna Haensch, who will provide a policy and legislative overview of data centers in Wisconsin. RSVP and more info: dsi.wisc.edu/2026/03/30/d...

A photo of Anna Haensch. She has long blonde, curly hair, and she's wearing glasses, and a white blouse. The image contains this information: Data Centers in Wisconsin: A Policy and Legislative Overview. UW-Madison Data Center Working Group Chalk Talk with Anna Haensch, Research Associate Professor, Data Science Institute and Digital Scholarship Hub. April 9, 3-4:30pm, Morgridge Hall B2550. RSVP and more info: dsi.wisc.edu/events.

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UW–Madison Data Science Institute @uwdsi.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

At yesterday's SILO seminar, @uwmadison.bsky.social student researchers involved in projects supported by American Family Insurance presented their work. Thank you to the presenters, their faculty mentors, moderator Ramya Vinayak, and AmFam! silo.wisc.edu

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UW–Madison Data Science Institute @uwdsi.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

The Open Source Program Office and the Research Software Engineering Community are hosting a talk with Alyssa Travitz, who will discuss the development of open-source tools with applications in pharmaceutical lead optimization. 4/14, 3-4pm. RSVP by 3/31. ospo.wisc.edu/blog/2026/op...

Join the Open Source Program Office and the UW–Research Software Engineering Community for a talk with Alyssa Travitz, Senior Research Software Engineer, Open Free Energy. April 14, 3-4pm, Discovery Building Orchard View Room.

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UW–Madison Data Science Institute @uwdsi.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

We had a full house at Friday's Data Science Research Bazaar. Big thanks to our presenters, planning committee, sponsors and participants for making this event a success! The Bazaar continues with discussions and trainings in March and April. bazaar.datascience.wisc.edu/extended-baz...

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UW–Madison Data Science Institute @uwdsi.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined DSI and the Digital Scholarship Hub for the AI and the Workforce events this week. Special thanks to our presenters and the @uwmadlibraries.bsky.social for making these events a success!

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UW–Madison Data Science Institute @uwdsi.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

RABBIT uses AI-powered search tech to match faculty with industry and colleagues. DSI Director @kylecranmer.bsky.social says itcan help "find people even if you aren’t familiar with the technical terminology...that would be used in traditional keyword search." www.dailycardinal.com/article/2026...

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UW-Madison launches AI-powered research tool

From search to strategy: how the Research and Business-Bridging Intelligence Tool is transforming research at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

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UW–Madison Data Science Institute @uwdsi.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Today at the Discovery Building, join DSI and the Digital Scholarship Hub for AI and the Workforce. At 2pm, we'll have presentations on the realities of the labor market, followed by a 4pm panel discussion on planning for your career in the age of AI. Details at dsi.wisc.edu/2026/02/25/a...

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UW–Madison Data Science Institute @uwdsi.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

While deep learning has been fueled by big data, clinical neuroscience is a field of unavoidably small datasets. Archana Venkataraman will discuss lightweight, interpretable AI for understanding brain dysfunction at the 3/17, 10am ML4MI seminar. ml4mi.wisc.edu/learning-opp...

Machine Learning for Medical Imaging Seminar Series. March 17, 2026, 10:00 am central time, Zoom. Lightweight and Interpretable AI as a New Window into Brain Dysfunction. Archana Venkataraman, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineeering, Boston University. Sponsored by the UW–Madison Department of Radiology and Data Science Institute.

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UW–Madison Data Science Institute @uwdsi.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

AI has injected uncertainty in the job market. Join DSI and the Digital Scholarship Hub for Planning Your Career in the Age of AI, 3/17, 4pm, Discovery Building. Industry and @uwmadison.bsky.social panelists will discuss staying competitive in a changing career landscape. go.wisc.edu/ai-workforce

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UW–Madison Data Science Institute @uwdsi.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Join DSI and the Digital Scholarship Hub on 3/17, 2pm at the Discovery Building for Realities of the Labor Market: What the Data Tell Us. Lee Tucker, US Census Bureau, and Matt Kures, @uwmadison.bsky.social Extension, will highlight the impact of AI on the job market. go.wisc.edu/ai-workforce

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UW–Madison Data Science Institute @uwdsi.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Registration for the @uwmadison.bsky.social Data Science Research Bazaar closes tomorrow! Don’t miss this opportunity to build connections, learn, and share ideas with fellow data fans! Main event 3/19; trainings and discussions throughout spring. bazaar.datascience.wisc.edu

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Data Science Research Bazaar

The Data Science Research Bazaar brings together researchers from diverse fields who use data, computing, and software in their work. The 2026 theme—Meaning in the Metrics: Communicating Research Insi...

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UW–Madison Data Science Institute @uwdsi.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Calling all data enthusiasts! The Data Science Research Bazaar @uwmadison.bsky.social is set for 3/19, with more events throughout the spring. Students, faculty, staff and community members all are welcome! Register by 3/12 to secure your spot. bazaar.datascience.wisc.edu #UWResearchBazaar

Data Science Research Bazaar. Meaning in the Metrics: Communicating Research Insights. March and April, Discovery Building, UW–Madison.

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UW–Madison Data Science Institute @uwdsi.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Open hardware enthusiasts: Join OSPO and DSI for creation and networking at our open hardware event, March 11 at the Pyle Center. Hear from Kat Scott and Paul French, plus @uwmadison.bsky.social and community speakers. Registration closes tomorrow! ospo.wisc.edu/blog/2026/op...

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