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.
UChicago CS News

Quantum Leap: New Research Reveals Secrets of Random Quantum Circuits

Feb 04, 2025
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Helping Elementary School Children Learn About Digital Privacy and Security With Micro-Lessons

Mar 25, 2025
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Federal budget cuts threaten to decimate America’s AI superiority—and other countries are watching

Feb 25, 2025
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The Hidden Cost of Netflix’s Autoplay: A Study on Viewing Patterns and User Control

Feb 25, 2025
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Raul Castro Fernandez among six UChicago scientists awarded prestigious Sloan Fellowships in 2025

Feb 18, 2025
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University of Chicago Researchers Revolutionize Network Traffic Generation with AI Breakthrough

Mar 12, 2025
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UChicago Researchers Receive Google Privacy Faculty Award for Research on AI Privacy Risks

Nov 22, 2024
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New Study Reveals Gaps in Common Types of Cybersecurity Training

Mar 24, 2025

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.

News

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New Study Reveals Gaps in Common Types of Cybersecurity Training

Mar 24, 2025
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Jasmine Lu on Sustainable Computing: Rethinking E-Waste and Innovation

Mar 18, 2025

Events

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Apr
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Upcoming Event

Distinguished Lecture Series: Jodi Forlizzi (Carnegie Mellon)- The Role of Design in Purposeful and Pragmatic AI

Apr 03, 2025
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Apr
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Upcoming Event

Jovan Stojkovic (UIUC)- Chasing the “Tail at Scale”: Toward Cloud-Native Architectures

Apr 07, 2025

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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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