Lessons from the PhD Journey of Professor Nivedita Arora
Professor Nivedita Arora shared lessons learned from her six-year journey earning a PhD in computer science at the Georgia Institute of Technology.
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Professor Nivedita Arora shared lessons learned from her six-year journey earning a PhD in computer science at the Georgia Institute of Technology.
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Khanna’s curiosity and opportunity to pursue topics in-depth led her to specialize in machine learning and artificial intelligence.
With Professor Aggelos Katsaggelos as co-principal investigator, the SkAI Institute will develop AI tools and accelerate astronomy’s data-driven revolution.
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Technology and Social Behavior PhD student Monisola Jayeoba is advancing knowledge in the field of digital health behavior change and cancer care.
Pushing the boundaries of computer science
Exploding the possibilities of interdisciplinary research
We are working to actively discover and support relationships between computer science and diverse disciplines across the University. In doing so, we can drive transformational connections and potentially spark entirely new fields of study.
Connecting with Chicago's growing technology sector
Situated along the lake, 12 miles north of downtown Chicago, Northwestern’s unique location offers unsurpassed access to research partnerships and networking opportunities at neighboring tech organizations.
Learning on the cutting edge
Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Combined BS/MS Degree Program
Minor in Artificial Intelligence
Minor in Computer Science
Note: The department offers a bachelor of science in computer science for students enrolled in the McCormick School of Engineering, as well as a bachelor of arts in computer science for students enrolled in the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences. The computer science-specific requirements of the two degrees are identical.
Northwestern students who are interested in changing their major, or simply sampling the computer science field, can take individual introductory courses.
Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence
Master of Science in Computer Science
PhD in Computer Science
PhD students may earn a specialization in cognitive science by taking six cognitive science courses and may elect to participate in the Crown Family Graduate Internship Program.
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
Human-Computer Interaction Certificate
Master of Science in Computer Engineering
Master of Science in Information Technology
Master of Science in Robotics
Minor in Data Science and Engineering
PhD in Computer Engineering
PhD in Computer Science and Learning Sciences
PhD in Technology and Social Behavior
The MBAi Program
Bringing relevant conversations to the forefront
Learn and engage with our community at one of our CS department events, including our Distinguished Lecture Series, Tech Talks Series, Colloquium Series, and CS+X Events. Past speakers include thought and industry leaders such as Jon Kleinberg (Cornell University), Christos Papadimitriou (Columbia University), Salim Chawro (Microsoft), and An Zhu (Google).