The Computer Science + X (CS+X) initiative at Northwestern University explodes the possibilities of interdisciplinary research. Our goal is to foster transformational relationships between computer ...

In-Person Meetings for Classes on Monday, January 26, 2026 are Cancelled; Online/remote classes to be held as determined by Faculty. Public Safety is tracking a significant snowfall that will be ...

When reviewing job growth and salary information, it’s important to remember that actual numbers can vary due to many different factors—like years of experience in the role, industry of employment, ...

Students should email their requests to this permission address: permissions@cs.northwestern.edu. Emailed requests must contain the following: The course number "COMP_SCI __" and the phrase ...

When a baby smiles at you, it’s almost impossible not to smile back. This spontaneous reaction to a facial expression is part of the back-and-forth that allows us to understand each other’s emotions ...

The fetch-decode-execute cycle is followed by a processor to process an instruction. The cycle consists of several stages. Depending on the type of instruction, additional steps may be taken: If the ...

Scientists and journalists share a core belief in questioning, observing and verifying to reach the truth. Science News reports on crucial research and discovery across science disciplines. We need ...

Jan. 29, 2026 Quantum computers need extreme cold to work, but the very systems that keep them cold also create noise that can destroy fragile quantum information. Scientists in Sweden have now ...