Fueling Discovery

Forward-thinking philanthropic support from donors both large and small ensures that L&S will continue to inspire through instruction, service and research for decades to come.

Q&A with L&S sophomore, AJ Ketarkus, and his experiences in the LASER program and researching AI.

Q&A with L&S sophomore, Alexandra Ugalde, about her experiences and research on how cultural values affect Latinos’ intention to seek care for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD)?

Susan Beth Horwitz Professor of Computer Sciences and the Catherine A. Erickson Professor in the School of Computer, Data & Information Sciences, Andrea Arpaci-Dusseau discusses her research designing new file system techniques that are both fast, secure and reliable.

Assistant professor of communication science, Lillie D. Williamson discusses the experiences of engaging with medical professionals and the nuance of medical mistrust.

From designing secure software, to hosting real-world cybersecurity exercises, to securing quantum computing and artificial intelligence, the College of Letters & Science are at the forefront of cybersecurity research and education.

Emeritus professor of folklore and Scandinavian studies, James P. Leary looks back at his journey of discovery of Wisconsin folklore.

Given AI’s dazzling complexity and light-speed evolution, AI exceptionalism is an understandable view. But it is also a misleading and counterproductive one.

We’re in a remarkable era for astronomy and planetary science. With so many new discoveries, powerful simulation tools and interdisciplinary research teams, we’re closer than ever to answering some of humanity’s oldest questions: Where do planets come from? How do they evolve? And might we one day find another world like our own?