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• Nov

  19

  CS Seminar: Quantum Programming in Qunity (Robert Rand)

  Department of Computer Science (CS)

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

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  Wednesday / CS Seminar
  November 19 / 12:00 PM
  Hybrid / Mudd 3514

  Speaker
  Robert Rand, University of Chicago

  Talk Title
  Quantum Programming in Qunity

  Abstract
  Qunity is a high-level functional language for writing quantum programs in the style of OCaml or Haskell. Qunity treats classical and quantum data equivalently, allowing us to run the same programs on classical data and quantum superpositions. It takes key concepts from classical programming, like pattern matching, try-catch blocks, and data duplication and lifts them to the quantum setting. In this talk, I will describe Qunity, along with recent extensions that enable easier classical and pure quantum programming, and its compiler to quantum circuits.

  Biography
  Robert Rand is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at the University of Chicago. His research focuses on programming languages and verification for quantum computing and his main projects include the Qunity quantum programming language, the BellKAT DSL for quantum networking, and VyZX, a verified ZX calculus library. He also works on a range of verification projects, from adding automation to the Rocq proof assistant to developing quantum program logics. Robert developed and maintains the INQWIRE QuantumLib, an open-source library for verified quantum computing in Rocq, which underlies many of his projects including his online textbook, Verified Quantum Computing.

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  TIME Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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• Feb

  2

  CANCELLED - CS Seminar: Toward Faster Algebraic Computation: An Isomorphism Perspective (Xiaorui Sun)

  Department of Computer Science (CS)

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

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  Monday / CS Seminar
  February 2 / 12:00 PM
  Hybrid / Mudd 3514

  Speaker
  Xiaorui Sun, UIC

  Talk Title
  Toward Faster Algebraic Computation: An Isomorphism Perspective

  Abstract

  "Over the past few decades, linear-algebraic techniques played a central role in the design of faster algorithms, with notable successes in many graph algorithms such as maximum flow and shortest paths. However, for many problems that are not yet known to admit polynomial-time algorithms—such as integer factoring and various isomorphism problems—linear methods alone are often insufficient. In these settings, more general nonlinear algebraic structures, including groups, rings, and modules, naturally arise. Achieving further algorithmic progress requires a deeper understanding of these algebraic objects.

  In this talk, I will discuss how algebraic representations have become essential to recent advances in isomorphism problems. I will highlight connections among several central isomorphism problems and survey the techniques that have led to more efficient algorithms. I will conclude by discussing open challenges and outlining promising directions for future research."

  Biography
  Xiaorui Sun is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at the University of Illinois Chicago. His research interests lie in theoretical computer science, with an emphasis on the intersection of algorithms and algebraic computation. After earning his PhD from Columbia University, he worked at Simons Institute for the Theory of Computing and Microsoft Research. He is a recipient of the NSF CAREER Award, and his work have been featured in Communications of the ACM and Quanta Magazine.

  Research Interests: theoretical computer science, algorithms, and algebraic computation

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  TIME Monday, February 2, 2026 at 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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

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• Feb

  16

  MS in Information Technology (MSIT) Online Information Session

  MS in Information Technology (MSIT) Program

  7:00 PM

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  Want to join the decision-makers? Register for Northwestern University's Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT) Program Information Session and learn how you can enhance your knowledge of IT and gain the business management skills you need to direct effective IT strategy.

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  TIME Monday, February 16, 2026 at 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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  CONTACT Svetlana Korzeniowski    msit@northwestern.edu EMAIL

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• Feb

  19

  MSIT/ISC2 Professional Event

  MS in Information Technology (MSIT) Program

  6:00 PM Scott Hall

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  Join the MS in Information Technology program and the Chicago chapter of ISC2 for an evening of professional networking and learning, featuring MSIT alumnus, faculty member, and board member Jibran Ilyas giving a talk on current research in cybersecurity. Food and drinks will be provided!

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  TIME Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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  CONTACT Master of Information and Technology    msit@northwestern.edu EMAIL

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• Feb

  21

  MS in Information Technology (MSIT) In Person Class Visit Information Session

  MS in Information Technology (MSIT) Program

  11:00 AM McCormick Education Center STE 1400

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  Want to join the decision-makers? Register for Northwestern University's Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT) Program Information Session and learn how you can enhance your knowledge of IT and gain the business management skills you need to direct effective IT strategy.

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  TIME Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM

  LOCATION McCormick Education Center STE 1400   

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  CONTACT Svetlana Korzeniowski    msit@northwestern.edu EMAIL

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• Feb

  26

  Bagel Thursday

  Department of Computer Science (CS)

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

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  CS Community! Join us for our monthly free bagels and coffee while mingling with fellow faculty and students.

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  TIME Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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

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• Mar

  2

  CS Seminar

  Department of Computer Science (CS)

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

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  Monday / CS Seminar
  March 2 / 12:00 PM
  Hybrid / Mudd 3514

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  TIME Monday, March 2, 2026 at 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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

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• Apr

  6

  CS Seminar

  Department of Computer Science (CS)

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

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  Monday / CS Seminar
  April 6 / 12:00 PM
  Hybrid / Mudd 3514

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  TIME Monday, April 6, 2026 at 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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

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• Apr

  13

  CS Seminar

  Department of Computer Science (CS)

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

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  Monday / CS Seminar
  April 13 / 12:00 PM
  Hybrid / Mudd 3514

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  TIME Monday, April 13, 2026 at 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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

  CALENDAR Department of Computer Science (CS)