Computer science involves much more than writing code. It blends technical knowledge —like programming, algorithms and data systems — with soft skills, such as communication and problem-solving.

In the 21st century, “learn to code” has become a mantra of sorts for a certain kind of person. And yes, for many people, coding is a great first or even second career choice after attending ...

Chris Piech, professor of computer science at Stanford University, answers the internet's burning questions about coding. Do you need to know math to be good at coding? How many computer languages are ...

The whiteboard in Professor Mark Stehlik’s office at Carnegie Mellon University still has the details of what turned into a ...

In today’s world of rapid technological advancements, educators are asking: what should we do now to give students the skills they’ll need to be successful in work and life in the not-too-distant ...

"For people like your son, by the way, who four years ago were promised, go study computer science, it's going to be a great ...

Whether you're streaming a show, paying bills online or sending an email, each of these actions relies on computer programs that run behind the scenes. The process of writing computer programs is ...

Pattan Sandy Bockarie, a second-year student in computer engineering at Northwestern Engineering, aims to help close the digital divide in Sub-Saharan Africa. Putting his goal into action, Bockarie ...

Computer science was completely foreign to Master’s student Alex Romer, until he took his first course in the field during his senior year as an undergraduate. “I had written off computer science as a ...