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
- Apr. 23, 2024Two teams of Waterloo coders take on the global competition at simultaneous 46th and 47th ICPC World Finals
Representing the University of Waterloo, two trios of algorithmic programmers put their coding skills to the test on the global stage at the 46th and 47th International Collegiate Programming Contest World Finals. Held in Luxor, Egypt, from April 14 to 19, the simultaneous global coding competitions marked the final contests among the world’s top programming talent from some 124 universities across more than 110 countries.
- Apr. 22, 2024University of Waterloo names Cheriton School of Computer Science Director Raouf Boutaba a University Professor
Raouf Boutaba, Professor and Director of the Cheriton School of Computer Science, has been named a University Professor. Conferred by the University of Waterloo, this rare and prestigious recognition celebrates professors of international acclaim for their exceptional scholarly contributions.
- Apr. 22, 2024Decades of Water Data: Doug Mulholland reflects on the environment, his research, and Earth Day
For Doug Mulholland (BMath’82), a Research and Technical Manager at the Cheriton School of Computer Science, his work flows like water.
Events
- Apr. 24, 2024PhD Defence • Computer Graphics • Writing My Own Line Drawing Software as an Artist
Please note: This PhD defence will take place in DC 3317 and online.
Greg Philbrick, PhD candidate
David R. Cheriton School of Computer ScienceSupervisor: Professor Craig S. Kaplan
- Apr. 24, 2024PhD Seminar • Machine Learning • On Learnability with Computable Learners
Please note: This PhD seminar will take place in DC 2314 and online.
Tosca Lechner, PhD candidate
David R. Cheriton School of Computer ScienceSupervisor: Professor Shai Ben-David
- Apr. 24, 2024Seminar • Data Systems • Building More Reliable and Scalable AI Systems with Language Model Programming
Please note: This seminar will take place in DC 1304.
Omar Khattab, PhD candidate
Stanford University