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.

Discover our latest achievements by following our news. Upcoming talks on a range of computer science topics are found under events.
 
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News

  1. Apr. 16, 2024Generative AI and the legal system
    photo of Research Professor Maura R. Grossman in DC

    Maura R. Grossman, JD, PhD, is a Research Professor in the Cheriton School of Computer Science, cross-appointed to the School of Public Health Sciences, at Waterloo; an Adjunct Professor at Osgoode Hall Law School; and an affiliate faculty member of the Vector Institute for Artificial Intelligence. She is also Principal at Maura Grossman Law, an eDiscovery law and consulting firm in Buffalo, New York.

  2. Apr. 11, 2024CS at Waterloo rises to 21st spot internationally, according to the 2024 QS World University Rankings
    photo of the Davis Centre bathed in light from a sunset

    Computer Science, the University of Waterloo’s top-ranked subject internationally, has risen in the global rankings to the 21st position, according to the latest edition of the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings by Subject released on April 10, 2024.
        
    This is the fourth year in a row that Computer Science was in the top 25 internationally and the top-ranked subject at Waterloo.

  3. Mar. 28, 2024Florian Kerschbaum receives $2 million grant from ORF to enhance data security in fintech and manufacturing
    photo of Professors Florian Kerschbaum and N. Asokan

    Professor Florian Kerschbaum has been awarded $2 million through the Ontario Research Fund to develop innovative data science and machine learning techniques aimed at safeguarding Ontario’s financial technology and manufacturing sectors from inadvertent data leaks. The project, led by Professor Kerschbaum as principal investigator and Professor N. Asokan as co-principal investigator, will enhance data security in these critical industries.

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Events

  1. Apr. 19, 2024Master’s Thesis Presentation • Artificial Intelligence • Size Constraints in Segmentation and Size Predictions

    Please note: This master’s thesis presentation will take place online.

    Xingye Fan, Master’s candidate
    David R. Cheriton School of Computer Science

    Supervisor: Professor Yuri Boykov

  2. Apr. 23, 2024PhD Seminar • Bioinformatics • Application of Machine Learning to Taxonomic Classification of Emerging Astroviruses

    Please note: This PhD seminar will take place online.

    Fatemeh Alipour, PhD candidate
    David R. Cheriton School of Computer Science

    Supervisors: Professor Lila Kari, Yang Lu

  3. Apr. 23, 2024Seminar • Centre for Theoretical Neuroscience | Artificial Intelligence • Cognitively-inspired AI for Planning in Realistic Scenarios

    Please note: This seminar will take place in DC 1302.

    Marta Kryven, Postdoctoral Researcher
    Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences
    Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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