DATA IMPACT FORUM
A Showcase of UW-Madison Data Consultancies & Services
Data is the foundation of advanced discoveries and complex decision-making, yet limited access to reliable tools and specialized talent can be a barrier for researchers and practitioners across disciplines. UW–Madison’s data consultancies and services fill this gap, offering a spectrum of support ranging from free data collection consultations to deep partnerships for deploying reliable, scalable data pipelines. Whether you are in academia, industry or government, join us to find the expertise and services you need to translate data challenges into impact.
Where: Morgridge Hall, 7th Floor
When: September 21, 2026 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm.
Tentative Program
Welcome & High-Level Impact
A brief opening on the importance of data consultancies and services to advance discovery and support decision-making.
Lightning Round
Participating units give brief presentations about their core competencies services, and example success stories.
Moderated Q&A
A curated discussion on the future of data needs including AI, compliance, big data storage and access, and sustainable, resuable data analysis pipelines.
Mixer & Posters
A mixer/networking event where units set up posters describing successful interactions with partners leading to advancements in discovery and support for complex decisions. Light snacks and drinks will be available.
Participating Consultancies & Services
Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Research Design (BERD)
BERD delivers a suite of services, from tailored study designs to statistical analysis plan execution, for clinical, translational and population health research.
Data Science Hub
The Data Science Hub hosts data science and research software engineering communities, training and consultations for researchers.
Data Science Institute
The Data Science Institute brings expertise in machine learning, statistics, and AI with broad domain knowledge from plant pathology to remote sensing to deliver software products and pipelines that enable meaningful, data-driven solutions.
Research Cyberinfrastructure
Research Cyberinfrastructure enables researchers to securely store, analyze, document, and share their work — with the compliant, integrated tools to support research from start to finish.
Social Science Computing Core (SSCC)
The Social Science Computing Core pairs specialized computing environments with expert facilitation and statistical consulting for data-driven social science.
Statistical Consulting Group
The Statistical Consulting Group assists in all aspects of data analysis, from project development to final product, in a collaborative relationship with a concerted effort to train your team.
Waisman Data Science Core
The Waisman Data Science Core provides next-generation sequencing data processing and biostatistics facilitation to drive discoveries in human development and neurobiology.