David R. Cheriton School of Computer Science
The Cheriton School of Computer Science is named for David R. Cheriton, who earned his PhD in Computer Science at the University of Waterloo in 1978. In 2005, Professor Cheriton made a transformational gift to the school that supports named chairs, faculty fellowships, and graduate scholarships.
News
New platform helps build and evaluate AI for complex computer use
Imagine asking AI to plan your trip itinerary, book and pay for all your flights, and arrange your airport transport — all within a single click. Fortunately, an international research team is making this vision a reality.
Meet Matt Brehmer, a human-computer interaction and data visualization researcher interested in ubietous information experiences
Matt Brehmer joined the Cheriton School of Computer Science as a tenure-track Assistant Professor in August 2024.
What follows is a lightly edited transcript of a conversation with Professor Brehmer, where he discusses his research, his advice for aspiring computer scientists, and what excites him about joining the Cheriton School of Computer Science.
Vasisht Duddu awarded 2024 IBM PhD Fellowship
Vasisht Duddu is one of 24 recipients internationally and one of two from Canada to receive a 2024 IBM PhD Fellowship. Established in 1951, these competitive graduate fellowships recognize and support outstanding PhD students around the world.
Events
PhD Seminar • Machine Learning • Differentially Private Clustered Federated Learning
Please note: This PhD seminar will take place online.
Saber Malekmohammadi, PhD candidate
David R. Cheriton School of Computer Science
Supervisor: Professor Yaoliang Yu
Seminar • Data Systems • From Ad-hoc to Systematic Data System Design: Looking Through Index Dynamization
Please note: This seminar will take place in DC 1304.
Dong Xie, Assistant Professor
Computer Science and Engineering Department, Penn State University
Seminar • Systems and Networking • Improving Reliability of Modern Cloud Systems with Verification in the Loop
Please note: This seminar will take place online.
Xudong Sun, PhD candidate
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign