News & EventsDepartment News
EventsNews & Events
Northwestern CS Launches New Research Track
The new research track is designed to provide second-year students majoring in computer science with a structured and mentored introduction to the research process.Feb 3, 2023
Showcasing Early-Career Researchers in Theoretical Computer Science
The Northwestern CS Theory Group and Toyota Technological Institute at Chicago co-hosted the Junior Theorists Workshop on January 5-6.Feb 2, 2023
Advancing Security and Privacy Education
A Q&A with Northwestern Computer Science assistant professor of instruction Sruti Bhagavatula.Feb 1, 2023
Michael Horn Receives Daniel I. Linzer Award
The award recognizes excellence in diversity, inclusivity and equity at Northwestern.Jan 31, 2023|from Northwestern Engineering News
What Is ChatGPT and How Does It Work?
Professor Dan Linna discussed the chatbot tool driven by AI technology, which is quickly changing how the world interacts with AI.Jan 30, 2023|from WGN Radio
Northwestern CS Announces Fall 2022 Outstanding Teaching Assistant and Peer Mentors
The fall 2022 winners include teaching assistant Vaidehi Srinivas and peer mentors Theerut Amornkasemwong, Jack Burkhardt, Jada King, Jackie Lin, and Ethan Pineda.Jan 25, 2023
ChatGPT: What to Know About the New AI Technology
Professor Kristian Hammond discussed the new artificial intelligence-powered chatbot, and described it as a “large language model.”Jan 24, 2023|from WTTW
Kristian Hammond Elected 2023 AAAI Fellow
Hammond was recognized for his significant, sustained contributions to the field of artificial intelligence.Jan 24, 2023|from Northwestern Engineering News
How ChatGPT Could Impact Law and Legal Services Delivery
On January 10, the Northwestern Law and Technology Initiative hosted a panel to discuss whether ChatGPT is a revolution for legal AI.Jan 24, 2023|from Northwestern Engineering News
Julio M. Ottino Selected for 2023 G.I. Taylor Medal
Awarded by the Society of Engineering Science, Ottino was recognized for “pioneering theoretical and experimental contributions to the fluid mechanics of mixing.”Jan 23, 2023|from Northwestern Engineering News
Applying Machine Learning Methods in High-Stakes Settings
A Q&A with Northwestern Computer Science assistant professor of instruction Zach Wood-Doughty.Jan 20, 2023
Samir Khuller Named ACM Fellow
The ACM Fellows program recognizes outstanding accomplishments in computing and outstanding service to ACM and the computing community.Jan 18, 2023|from Northwestern Engineering News
Deepfake Challenges ‘Will Only Grow’
A new report co-authored by V.S. Subrahmanian outlines recommendations for defending against deepfakes.Jan 17, 2023|from Northwestern Engineering News
Amil Dravid Named a Finalist in the CRA Undergraduate Researcher Awards
Dravid was named a finalist in the national Computer Research Association (CRA) 2023 Outstanding Undergraduate Researcher Awards.Jan 9, 2023
Accelerating the Accessibility and Utility of Power Wheelchairs
A multidisciplinary team of academic, industry, and non-profit partners led by Professor Brenna Argall aims to enhance safety and facilitate independent wheelchair operation.Dec 20, 2022|from Northwestern Engineering News