As AI adoption accelerates, so does the pressure to innovate quickly. But speed without responsibility is a risk few organizations can afford. At the UW Tech Exploration Lab, we believe responsible AI is not about …
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Curious how UW–Madison is Bridging the Gap Between students, Industry, and Emerging Technologies?
Check out this feature from the Wisconsin School of Business on how the UW Tech Exploration Lab empowers students to experiment with cutting-edge tech like AI, VR, and IoT—while solving real-world industry challenges alongside mentors …
Startups, Meet Your New Favorite Testing Ground: the UW Tech Exploration Lab
Last week, we teamed up with student-run studio OdachiVR to host a demo and feedback night for their latest project, Databender — a cutting-edge VR image editing tool that gives artists an intuitive way to …
Tech Lab Students Connect with Alumni and Industry Leaders to Inspire Innovation
On Monday, March 10, students in the UW Tech Exploration Lab had the unique opportunity to connect with alumni mentors and industry leaders from companies like Google, Amazon, Exact Sciences, Holos, Fulcrum Solutions and more …
RSVP for the Lab’s Open House on April 24
RSVP for the Lab’s Open House on April 24! This event at the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery will be an opportunity to see what students have been working on this semester. See a list of …
Help shape the future of your industry with the Lab’s Industry Groups
Real-World Innovation Starts with Real Collaboration We’re launching something new at the UW Tech Exploration Lab—and you’re invited to help shape it. Lab Industry Learning Groups are forming now to bring together forward-thinking professionals who …
Listen to a Short Podcast About the Lab
Tech Exploration Lab students received a NotebookLM and AgentSpace demo last Friday as part of our Google partnership. It was an amazing way for students to experience emerging technologies first-hand directly from the engineers themselves. …
See What Projects are Bubbling in the Lab
Each semester, students from across campus have the option to pursue their own ideas or take part in an industry-inspired exploration. This semester there are nearly 70 students working on a range of interesting things. …
Cybersecurity Experts Share Insights with the Lab
Tech Exploration Lab students heard directly from members of Fulcrum Solutions Monday, February 24, on the prevalence of ransomware and the demand for cybersecurity. Fulcrum Solutions is a cybersecurity firm based in Houston, Texas with …
RSVP for the Industry Learning and Strategy Session on April 24
Industry Learning and Strategy Session – April 24, 3:30-5:30 Preceding the Lab’s Open House, we are hosting an invitation-only Industry Learning and Strategy Session. Participants will hear about key emerging tech trends and insights from …