N+1 provides students with unique opportunities to learn about, and create the future of, disruptive new technologies. Students can gain real-world experience and insight into how technology can solve industry problems and bring about the next big wave of innovation. Students gain exposure to the following technologies and how they enable industry solutions:
- Artificial Intelligence
- Web3
- Edge Computing
Each of these focus areas provides exposure to the most advanced representations of the technologies, as well as the systems-level considerations needed to successfully adopt in modern environments such as: Distributed/Hybrid Data Management and Storage, Identity and Security, and System Interactions.
We are hiring!
Student Research Assistant: AI Grant-Writing Prototype
The N+1 Institute is recruiting a specialized team of three undergraduate and one graduate student to bridge the gap between cutting-edge AI and medical research. This team will develop a functional AI-based application for the UW Department of Surgery designed to streamline the grant-writing process for Principal Investigators.
We are looking for “builder” personalities—students who aren’t just interested in AI theory but are excited to architect and deploy an end-to-end tool that solves a high-stakes administrative burden for surgeons. If you have experience building novel apps that leverage Large Language Models (LLMs) and you’re comfortable handling sensitive, HIPAA-protected data, this is your chance to see your code make a tangible impact on campus research.
Position Details
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Position Description: You will work as part of a cross-functional team to design, develop, and test a prototype AI application. Key tasks include workflow design, front-end/back-end development, and integrating AI models to assist researchers in securing project funding.
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Connection to CS: This role is a direct application of core Computer and Data Science domains: Artificial Intelligence, Application Development, and Database/Security Design. You will gain experience in the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) while navigating the security requirements of healthcare-adjacent technology.
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Qualifications: Current UW-Madison student (UG or Grad).
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Strong background in developing applications that leverage AI models.
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Ability to work in person at the Morgridge Building (1205 University Ave).
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Detail-oriented with a firm commitment to HIPAA/Confidentiality standards.
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Wages: This is a paid position starting at $16.00/hour.
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Contact Information: Interested students should contact David Ertl at ertl2@wisc.edu.
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Application Link: https://forms.gle/r4Jhi9r2gNkpnzJJ8
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Application Deadline: February 11, 2026, at 11:55 PM.
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We are hiring!
We’re hiring several student research associates to create a cutting-edge AI application that transforms how the Department of Surgery approaches grant writing. Working alongside leading surgery experts, you’ll build a high-impact prototype that could reshape how medical research gets funded. More information about the positions is here.
Infer-X edge computing lab
Thanks to a generous gift from Qualcomm, the Institute is launching a brand new Edge Computing Lab. Open to both undergraduate and graduate students, the lab will enable student projects to build AI inference applications optimized to run on Edge devices, such as Qualcomm’s Snapdragon and Dragonwing-based smartphones, laptops, and IoT devices. See detail’s about the lab launching below.
Join us!
Membership is free for all current students of UW-Madison. Complete the form by clicking “Join N+1” above, tell us about yourself, and get access to all N+1 member events and communications.
Our students benefit from:
- Capstone projects: By enrolling in a for-credit capstone project course, students engage in applied learning projects on real problems in real work environments. Our industry partners submit ideas for 12-week projects. These projects are completed by small cross-functional teams of Computer Science Undergrads and Grad students, along with students in UI/UX and students from the business school. The projects are guided by a “scrum master.” Students learn agile software methodologies and become certified in scrum.
- Micro-internships: We work with our partner companies to create paid micro-internships for students. These 20-80 hour micro-internships simultaneously allow students to gain valuable work experience across a variety of topics, while also providing access to a diverse pool of companies and industries.
- Hosted Engagements: Our industry partners host our students for a day to share real-world project experiences with them. These brief experiences can have powerful effects in driving corporate engagement while improving students’ knowledge and marketability upon graduation.
- Diversity & Inclusion Scholarships: To promote diversity in the tech world and ensure equitable access to these educational learning opportunities, our sponsors provide funding to enable diversity and inclusion scholarships for historically underrepresented students.
TOGETHER WE ACHIEVE THE FUTURE
Our unique blend of students, faculty, industry pioneers, and early adopters fuels a new approach to innovation. Research leads to groundbreaking tech advancements, education builds the skills needed to lead us forward, and industry collaboration bridges the gap between raw technology and use-inspired application. N+1 at UW-Madison is building a better future.