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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)

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    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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  • Sep
    8

    Welcome & Breakfast for New McCormick PhD Students

    McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science

    9:00 AM LR2 & Tech East Plaza, Technological Institute

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    TIME Monday, September 8, 2025 at 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

    LOCATION LR2 & Tech East Plaza, Technological Institute    map it

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    CONTACT Andi Joppie    andi.joppie@northwestern.edu EMAIL

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  • Sep
    12

    New Undergraduate Fall 2025 Registration

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    All Day

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    TIME Friday, September 12, 2025

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

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  • Sep
    15

    Welcome & Luncheon for New Full-time Graduate Students

    McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science

    11:00 AM Ryan Auditorium & Tech East Plaza, Technological Institute

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    TIME Monday, September 15, 2025 at 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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    CONTACT Andi Joppie    andi.joppie@northwestern.edu EMAIL

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  • Sep
    16

    Fall Classes Begin. Change of Registration (Drop/Add) Late registration for returning students begins

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    TIME Tuesday, September 16, 2025

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