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Calling all data enthusiasts! Get ready to dive into the world of AI and machine learning at the 6th annual Data Science Research Bazaar, hosted by the Data Science Hub. You won’t want to miss this event on March 19-20 at the Discovery Building. The Data Science Research Bazaar is your chance to:

  • Connect with UW-Madison’s thriving data science community
  • Learn from inspiring talks, workshops, and interactive discussions
  • Contribute your own ideas
  • Network with fellow data enthusiasts and industry professionals

This year’s Research Bazaar—AI and ML in Research: Navigating Opportunities and Boundaries—will explore the potential and limitations of AI and ML in research. Presentations will also highlight fundamental and applied data science across research fields and industries.

This event is for everyone! Whether you’re a seasoned data scientist or just starting your journey, there’s something for you. The Research Bazaar is open to UW–Madison and the wider community. Register by March 12

Data Story Slam

Share a story/hear a story of ordinary to extraordinary moments where life intersects with data! The Data Story Slam will be held on February 27, 4:30-6:30pm, in conjunction with the 2025 Research Bazaar. This event is open to all, and refreshments will be provided.

Open Awards

This year’s Research Bazaar will host the inaugural UW–Madison Open Awards on March 20th. The awards recognize and celebrate those using open practices in their work and who are inspiring others to do the same. The awards also recognize that open practices vary across academic communities and may include: open access publishing, open data, open education, open source software and hardware, open science, and more.

Questions? Email us at contact@datascience.wisc.edu.

Research Bazaar Registration

Research Bazaar registration is open. Register by March 12.

Reserve Tickets

Data Story Slam

RSVP for the Data Story Slam
February 27, 4:30-6:30pm
Deluca Forum, Discovery Building

Learn more and RSVP

Open Awards

This year’s Research Bazaar will host the inaugural UW-Madison Open Awards celebrating open practices. Nominations are due February 28.

Submit a Nomination

Getting to the Research Bazaar

Participants are encouraged to take a bus, walk, or bicycle to the Research Bazaar, as they are able. We strongly encourage alternatives to driving on March 20, as campus-area parking will be limited due to the State Basketball Tournament. Bicycling information can be found here. Bus information can be found here and the following buses have stops near the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery: 28, 38, 65, 80, A, C, D, F, J, O, and R. Limited parking passes are available in lot 20 for purchase.

View Recorded Sessions From the 2024 Research Bazaar

Click the button below to browse a playlist of all available session recordings (workshops, discussions, and presentations).

Conference Recordings

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.

2024 Research Bazaar: Data in Action

2023 Research Bazaar: Information Insights: Shaping Futures With Data and Computing

2022 Data Science Research Bazaar: Data and Communities: Sharing and Protecting Data

2021 Data Science Research Bazaar: Data Science for the Social Good