Badger Data Network

The Badger Data Network, a vibrant community uniting data, analytics, visualization, and business intelligence enthusiasts, promotes using institutional data to support progress and implement strategic initiatives. 

It is the central hub for:

  • promoting the use of available resource 
  • discussing best practices
  • fostering communication 

The Badger Data Network meets on the 3rd Wednesday of every month from 10:00 to 10:50 a.m.via Zoom. Zoom passcode: WeLoveData.

September’s Badger Data Network gathering will be on Wednesday, the 18th. Increasing data literacy is an ongoing effort. During September, we will support your growth in data literacy by discussing new resources and best practices. Some resources may enhance your expertise, while others can help improve your colleagues’ data literacy. Various presenters will showcase these resources, and attendees are encouraged to share their tools and practices.

Zoom passcode is WeLoveData.   

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If you have questions about the community, please email dapir@provost.wisc.edu.

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Past meeting topics include:

  • Introduction to DAPIR office and institutional analytics strategy
  • Workday’s structures and tools for report
  • AI and how it might impact the work of analysts
  • The future of Madison’s data and analytics environment/platform, ongoing EAP data set reviews and how to request access to Workday data .