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• Feb

  14

  CS Seminar: Broadening AI Utility Through Natural Language Interfaces (Kaitlyn Zhou)

  Department of Computer Science (CS)

  12:00 PM 3514, Mudd Hall ( formerly Seeley G. Mudd Library)

  EVENT DETAILS

  Friday / CS Seminar
  February 13th / 12:00 PM
  Hybrid / Mudd 3514

  Speaker
  Kaitlyn Zhou, Stanford University

  Talk Title
  Broadening AI Utility Through Natural Language Interfaces

  Abstract
  In this talk, I will present the novel dynamics of human interaction with large language models (human-LM interaction), focusing on how these systems shape human decision-making, trust, and reliance. As the world seeks to integrate the innovations of foundation models into everyday work and life, my mission is to design human-centered natural language interfaces to augment human intelligence and democratize access to AI. My work pioneers key advancements in natural language processing and human-computer interaction by: 1) uncovering core algorithmic risks in current human-LM interactions, 2) articulating the factors that complicate human-AI interactions, and 3) proposing new human-LM interactions to serve the needs of a broader population.

  Biography
  Kaitlyn Zhou is PhD candidate in computer science at Stanford University, advised by Dan Jurafsky. Her contributions have been recognized at top-tier conferences in NLP and HCI. She has received awards such as MIT EECS Rising Star, Stanford Graduate Fellowship, and the College of Engineering Dean’s Medal, and her methods have been featured in high-profile news outlets like the New York Times and Wall Street Journal. Kaitlyn has long advocated for increased access, inclusion, and equity in higher education and was appointed by the Washington State Governor to serve on the University of Washington Board of Regents.

  Research/Interest Areas
  natural language processing, human-computer interactions
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  TIME Friday, February 14, 2025 at 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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• Apr

  24

  Bagel Thursday

  Department of Computer Science (CS)

  9:00 AM 3514, Mudd Hall ( formerly Seeley G. Mudd Library)

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  TBA

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  TIME Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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  CONTACT Wynante R Charles    wynante.charles@northwestern.edu EMAIL

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• Apr

  28

  Grace: An Innovative Theater Experience

  Department of Computer Science (CS)

  5:00 PM The Garage, North Campus Parking Garage/Academic Building

  EVENT DETAILS

  

  Grace is an interactive performance and a deeply personal look at artificial intelligence, games, technology, and the people who make them. It is an investigation of how we interact with natural language processing programs every day-and how they will never love us back.

  The performance of “Grace” will be followed by comments from a faculty panel and an audience discussion. Light refreshments will be offered starting at 5 pm.

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  TIME Monday, April 28, 2025 at 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

  LOCATION The Garage, North Campus Parking Garage/Academic Building    map it

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  CONTACT Larry Birnbaum    l-birnbaum@northwestern.edu EMAIL

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• May

  29

  Computer Science End of Year Awards

  Department of Computer Science (CS)

  3:00 PM 1st Floor Lobby, Mudd Hall ( formerly Seeley G. Mudd Library)

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  Join the Computer Science Department for our annual department award celebration. Light refreshments will served.

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  TIME Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

  LOCATION 1st Floor Lobby, Mudd Hall ( formerly Seeley G. Mudd Library)    map it

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  CONTACT Wynante R Charles    wynante.charles@northwestern.edu EMAIL

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• Jun

  15

  2024-2025 Commencement Ceremony

  University Academic Calendar

  All Day

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  2024-2025 Commencement Ceremony

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  TIME Sunday, June 15, 2025

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  CONTACT Office of the Registrar    nu-registrar@northwestern.edu EMAIL

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• Jun

  16

  Northwestern Engineering PhD Hooding and Master's Degree Recognition Ceremony

  McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science

  9:00 AM 2705 Ashland Ave

  EVENT DETAILS

  McCormick School of Engineering PhD Hooding and Master's Degree Recognition Ceremony. The most up to date information can be found on our graduation webpage.

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  TIME Monday, June 16, 2025 at 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

  LOCATION 2705 Ashland Ave   

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  CONTACT Northwestern Engineering Events    northwestern-engineering-events@northwestern.edu EMAIL

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• Jun

  16

  Northwestern Engineering Undergraduate Convocation

  McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science

  2:00 PM 2705 Ashland Ave

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  McCormick School of Engineering Undergraduate Convocation. The most up to date information can be found on our graduation webpage.

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  TIME Monday, June 16, 2025 at 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

  LOCATION 2705 Ashland Ave   

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  CONTACT Northwestern Engineering Events    northwestern-engineering-events@northwestern.edu EMAIL

  CALENDAR McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science