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Welcome to the Department of Computer Sciences at UW–Madison
Established in 1965 as one of the first computer science departments in the country, we’ve spent decades helping define where the field is headed. Today, as a founding pillar of the College of Computing & Artificial Intelligence (CAI), that same pioneering spirit drives our work at the frontier of computing.
Our faculty and students don’t just study computer science — they help define where it’s headed, from the foundations of algorithms and systems to the frontiers of AI, security, and data science. Through rigorous education and research that pushes the boundaries of what computing can do, we prepare the next generation to lead in a world being reshaped by technology.
Recent News:
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Graduate Program Manager Angela Thorp retires after 19 years
When Angela Thorp talks about her 19 years as graduate program manager in the Department of Computer Sciences, she doesn’t lead with policy or paperwork. She leads with people. “I’m really a…
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Middle Schoolers Dive into Computer Science at UW–Madison
This July, 15 Madison-area middle schoolers traded their summer routines for coding, robotics, and cryptography at the new UW–Madison Sciences Explorations Summer Camp. Hosted at Morgridge Hall, the camp gave students entering…
Awards News:
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Ilias Diakonikolas wins 2026 Gödel Prize for breakthrough work in robust high-dimensional learning
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Computer Sciences Assistant Professor Charles Yuan receives distinguished paper award at PLDI 2026
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CS Professor Steve Wright to be plenary speaker at International Congress of Mathematicians 2026 and named Vilas Research Professor by UW–Madison
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CS students honored at Chancellor’s Undergraduate Award Ceremony
Upcoming Events:
September
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September 23CAI Career FairFind a job, co-op, or internship with national and regional tech employers.12:00 PM, Atrium, Discovery Building
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September 23
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September 23Info Session: Working at KLALearn about working at KLA from real employees.
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September 23N+1’s Infer-X Program KickoffCAI Students are invited to eat pizza and preview this year’s Edge AI builder program.6:00 PM, 2522 Morgridge Hall
Faculty Good News:
Explore recent faculty honors, publications, and recognition.