The Data Science Research Bazaar brings together researchers from diverse fields who use data, computing, and software in their work. The 2026 theme—Meaning in the Metrics: Communicating Research Insights—highlights creative strategies for translating research into compelling formats, and it explores how research insights can be communicated to a variety of audiences, ranging from collaborators to policymakers to the general public. The theme highlights how well-designed metrics can make raw data easier to understand.
Good metrics help reveal patterns, show what matters, and guide interpretation. They enable researchers to share their findings through interactive dashboards, visual storytelling, audio and video production, and other media. Whether you’re building software, analyzing data, or communicating results, this event offers a space to connect, learn, and innovate.
The main Research Bazaar took place on March 19. Additional trainings and focused discussions are scheduled throughout March and April.
The Research Bazaar is open to UW–Madison and the wider community.
2026 Event Information
Dates and locations: New this year, the Research Bazaar will take place throughout March and April. All events will be at the Discovery Building.
- Main Bazaar: March 19. Our main conference included opening and closing talks, lightning talks, and a poster session.
- Extended Bazaar: March 23, April 6, and April 16. We will hold Research Bazaar trainings and focused discussions on these dates. All events will be held in the Orchard View Room.
Registration: You can register for all events through Eventbrite. Extended Bazaar registration closes one week before the event.
Cost:
- Extended Bazaar: $10 for trainings; no charge for discussions.
- Scholarships are available for UW–Madison students. Email facilitator@datascience.wisc.edu to request a scholarship.
Questions? facilitator@datascience.wisc.edu
Getting to the Research Bazaar
View Recorded Sessions From the 2025 Research Bazaar
Click the button below to browse a playlist of all available session recordings (workshops, discussions, and presentations).
Previous Research Bazaars
The Research Bazaar is an annually occurring event, hosted by the Data Science Hub, with the mission of connecting researchers and data science professionals around diverse topics. The websites for previous Research Bazaars, beginning in 2021, are linked below.
2025 Research Bazaar: AI and ML in Research: Navigating Opportunities and Boundaries
2024 Research Bazaar: Data in Action
2023 Research Bazaar: Information Insights: Shaping Futures With Data and Computing
2022 Research Bazaar: Data and Communities: Sharing and Protecting Data