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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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Celebrating spring 2026 graduates
From healthcare research to building campus community, this year’s crop of CDIS graduates is as impressive and ambitious as ever. Here’s to the class of 2026.
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 4Formal Verification in LeanA tutorial on machine-verified proofs
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September 11
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September 17
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September 17
Faculty Good News:
Explore recent faculty honors, publications, and recognition.