This course covers special topics in theory within Computer Science. Understanding theory is fundamental in any Computational Science venture as it is the foundation on which all work and applications ...

In this episode of Brains, Black Holes, and Beyond, Senna Aldoubosh and Lina Kim sit down with Dr. Pedro Paredes, a professor and researcher in the computer science department, to learn more about his ...

Early-career researchers in theoretical computer science presented novel algorithms, techniques, and data structures at the annual Junior Theorists Workshop, co-hosted by the Northwestern CS Theory ...

Whether you are advancing your tech career or transitioning into the tech sector, online computer science classes provide you with the education you need. Many courses have little to no cost and allow ...

A solution to P vs NP could unlock countless computational problems—or keep them forever out of reach. 1. On Monday, July 19, 2021, in the middle of another strange pandemic summer, a leading computer ...

The theory prelim is an oral exam, often followed by 1-3 written questions at the discretion of the committee. Below we describe the goals, general format, and expectations of the exam. Goals. We hope ...

Theoretical computer scientist Manuel Blum has guided generations of graduate students into fruitful careers in the field. Every academic field has its superstars. But a rare few achieve superstardom ...