University of Wisconsin–Madison
African studies and computer science may seem like two fields that have few ties. But senior and King-Morgridge Scholar Sheriff Issaka is blending the two through AI4Afrika—a wide-reaching project to bring African voices, narratives, and perspectives to artificial intelligence research and implementation. Even before attending UW–Madison, Issaka always had a strong interest in computer science. …
Scholars reflect on their experiences and the future ahead The King-Morgridge Scholars program, made possible through the generosity of the King and Morgridge families, awards six scholarships each year to enterprising, creative young adults committed to poverty alleviation. Participants are selected from countries in Africa, Latin America, South and Southeast Asia, and the Caribbean. Four …
The University of Wisconsin–Madison’s King-Morgridge Scholars could one day lead the charge in alleviating poverty and other international issues around the globe. With roots in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, Tibet, Uganda, and Zimbabwe, scholars transition from their home country to UW–Madison, where they work to develop the knowledge …