UW–Madison Statistics

Since 1960, the Department of Statistics has been a hub of data-driven research and education at @UWMadison. We collaborate with colleagues across campus to solve problems in a range of scientific areas. Learn more at stat.wisc.edu! 📷: Jeff Miller / UW–Madison

As businesses explore how to apply AI effectively and responsibly, #UWMadison researchers, faculty and students are offering their knowledge in the emerging space. news.wisc.edu/how-uw-madison…

Calling all data enthusiasts! The Data Science Research Bazaar @UWMadison 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

Can AI keep Wisconsin cows happier? Ariana Negreiro, a @Animal_DairySci PhD student working with @jrrdorea, says yes. But to make it work, they needed the help of @CHTC_UW to process 200 TB worth of cattle imagery: chtc.cs.wisc.edu/ml-in-dairy-fa…

Within just a semester of opening, the Rebecca M. Blank Student Commons inside Morgridge Hall has become one of the most popular student spaces for learning, collaboration, and events on the @UWMadison campus. cdis.wisc.edu/an-uncommon-sp… Photos: Bruce Damonte, Jeff Miller.

Statistics PhD student Michael Harding speaks about creating an impactful PhD experience through teaching, research, and collaboration in this student Q&A: stat.wisc.edu/2026/01/14/qa-…

A team of @UWMadison computer scientists is pioneering a new approach to health monitoring: using radar to measure breathing and heart rate without physical contact. Their system could help make care safer for even the tiniest patients. @WisconsinCS ow.ly/ysqK50Y4ZIk

In case you missed it: The Board of Regents approved UW–Madison's proposal to create a College of Computing and Artificial Intelligence, and we will be a key part of it. Read more about this exciting milestone for our department and campus: ow.ly/1sFu50XVCtq @uwcdis

Congratulations, Winter #UWGrad Class of 2025! 🔴🎓⚪️ Look back on today’s ceremony where our new alums and speakers reflected on the hard work, perseverance and self-discovery that will launch the graduates into the next stage of their lives and careers. news.wisc.edu/authentically-…

📰The Normal Distribution, our newsletter for alumni and friends, is now online for fall 2025! Read about our move to Morgridge Hall, meet our three new faculty members, and catch up with alumni making an impact worldwide. 🔗 stat.wisc.edu/the-normal-dis…

Join us in 7560 Morgridge this Thursday for a seminar from Melody Huang, assistant professor of political science and statistics at @Yale entitled "Distilling heterogeneous treatment effects: Stable subgroup estimation in causal inference" More info: today.wisc.edu/events/view/21…

Thursday, Nov. 6: Hear a fascinating seminar on the cutting edge of biology and statistics. Kevin Lin of the University of Washington (@UW) will present "Unexplored corners of multi-modal integration in cell biology" from 1-2 PM in Morgridge 7560. More : ow.ly/rQCs50XlREB

This Friday: Join our colleagues in Biostatistics and Medical Informatics for a seminar with Dr. Yang Lu of @UWMadEngr on AI-driven hypothesis generation in biomedical research. 📍 7560 Morgridge Hall + Online 🕐 12-1 PM More info: ow.ly/zMy450XjLo7

This week's Statistics Seminar: Professor Bryon Aragam of @UChicago explores how AI can learn to think causally—bridging the gap between generative models and genuine reasoning. 🧠 🗓️Thursday 10/30, 1-2pm in Morgridge Hall. More info: today.wisc.edu/events/view/21…

What do leading technology employers say about what they're looking for in a job candidate? We asked 12 of them and collected their insights. Bottom line: Tech skills are fundamental, but curiosity and passion can make the difference. 💡Read more: cdis.wisc.edu/career-advice-…

This week, our Statistics Seminar features Xuming He of @WashU in St. Louis, delivering a talk entitled "Some Recent Developments in Expected Shortfall Regression." Join us in Morgridge Hall on Thursday 10/23! More info: ow.ly/9gkl50XfCB4

Join us this Thursday, Oct. 16 at 1 p.m. as we welcome Purnamrita Sarkar of @UTAustin for an insightful Statistics Seminar in Morgridge Hall room 5621, entitled "Spike-and-Slab Posterior Sampling in High Dimensions." ➡️More info: ow.ly/Vjnz50Xb6LZ

📣Calling all alumni in town for Homecoming week at UW–Madison: Make plans to stop by Morgridge Hall and explore our incredible new home during the Community Open House this Friday, Oct. 10 between 2-4 p.m.! More about Morgridge Hall: ow.ly/lMZT50X81VP

NEW: Assistant Professor Clinton Castro and professor Alan Rubel, have helped kickstart a new research center @uwmadison at the intersection of artificial intelligence and the humanities: The Center for Humanistic Thinking Into AI and Uncertainty. More: ls.wisc.edu/news/answering…

New research from our innovative group @UWMadcollab!⬇️@uwcdis

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BUCKY! 🎉🎈🦡 We have 85 wonderful reasons to say #OnWisconsin!