Computer Science @UChicago

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Welcome to UChicago CS

The University of Chicago is a unique environment for computer science. Here, students and faculty can explore all corners of the field, from theory to applications. They can work at the intersection of computer science and other disciplines, including the social and physical sciences, policy, business, and biomedicine, benefit from the world-class city of Chicago, and make an immediate impact, both locally and globally.

Featured News

Discoveries, honors, and media appearances by members of the UChicago CS research community.

Three UChicago PhD Students From The Department of Computer Science Named To Forbes 30 Under 30 List

Nov 28, 2023

Hank Hoffmann Named New Chair For The University of Chicago’s Department of Computer Science

Aug 28, 2023

UChicago Researchers Win Internet Defense Prize and Distinguished Paper Awards at USENIX Security

Sep 05, 2023

CS Chair Michael Franklin Elected to the American Academy of Arts & Sciences

Apr 28, 2023

UChicago CS Researchers Shine at CHI 2023 with 12 Papers and Multiple Awards

Apr 19, 2023

Chicago Public Schools Student Chris Deng Pursues Internet Equity with University of Chicago Faculty

May 16, 2023

Assistant Professor Chenhao Tan Receives Sloan Research Fellowship

Feb 15, 2023

UChicago Scientists Develop New Tool to Protect Artists from AI Mimicry

Feb 13, 2023

Professor Heather Zheng Named ACM Fellow

Jan 18, 2023

Assistant Professor Robert Rand Receives Air Force Young Investigator Grant

Dec 19, 2022

Associate Professor Diana Franklin Named ACM Distinguished Member

Dec 07, 2022

New Schmidt Futures Fellowship at UChicago to Foster Next Generation of AI-Driven Scientists

Oct 26, 2022

Research Highlights

Interdisciplinary research at the intersection of computer science and other fields.

Quantum Computing

The new paradigm of computing, which harnesses the principles of quantum physics to perform computations impossible for classical architectures.
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Data Science

The UChicago vision for data science defines this emerging field as a new discipline, advancing foundations and applications across fields.
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On The Job Market

Meet the outgoing UChicago CS PhD students and postdoctoral researchers seeking jobs in the 2023 cycle.

Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion at UChicago CS

At the University of Chicago Department of Computer Science, we welcome students of all backgrounds and identities. In order to achieve our educational and research missions, it is essential to establish and maintain a community of diverse voices. UChicago CS manages and participates in a number of programs and initiatives that support students from groups underrepresented in the field.

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FabRobotics: The Fusion of 3D Printing and Mobile Robots

Feb 27, 2024

Professor Andrew A. Chien on the Environmental Impacts of Technology

Feb 26, 2024

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Nightshade: Data Poisoning to Fight Generative AI with Ben Zhao

Jan 23, 2024
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Ian Foster – Better Information Faster: Programming the Continuum

Jan 06, 2023

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