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Large language models can process vast amounts of text—but their ability to interpret nuance, hidden meaning, and nonlinear storytelling remains an open question.

Researchers from the department are presenting their work at the ACM International Conference on Architectural Support for Programming Languages and … Continue reading 4 Papers from CS Researchers at ASPLOS 2026

A research project backed by Kathy McKeown aims to advance both computational understanding and humanistic interpretation of how multimodal models generate and understand art images through probing of a model’s latent space.

Vishal Misra discusses his latest research on how LLMs work under the hood and explains what’s actually required for AGI: the ability to keep learning after training and the shift from pattern matching to understanding cause … Continue reading What’s Missing for Artificial General Intelligence

One of the most influential programming languages in history was created by Columbia professor Bjarne Stroustrup, almost by accident.

Henning Schulzrinne is a pioneer in the development of internet and video calling technology. His work on voice-over-IP helped lay the foundation for the tools millions of people use every day to talk, meet, and … Continue reading Trailblazers: Shaping Internet and Video Call Technology With Professor Henning Schulzrinne

The new space in Schermerhorn Hall will support collaborative learning and community connection among students and faculty.

From advancing AI and quantum computing to improving systems and security, PhD students are shaping the future of technology through cutting-edge … Continue reading PhD Students Recognized with Top Fellowships

Janie Zhang is studying computer science and psychology, exploring the overlap between human behavior and artificial intelligence.

The new space in Schermerhorn Hall will support collaborative learning and community connection among students and faculty.

How research that began in the lab is transforming factory automation.

Henry Yuen is developing a new mathematical language to describe problems whose inputs and outputs aren’t ordinary numbers.

Moti Yung (PhD’88) is recognized for contributions to cryptography and its applications in information technology systems.

The honor recognizes their influential contributions to trustworthy AI, software systems, computer architecture, and design automation.

In the Ethical and Responsible Artificial Intelligence classroom, the discussion about artificial intelligence (AI) drifted quickly from lecture slides to … Continue reading Teaching Future Engineers to Question AI

Advanced Programming is a required course for computer science majors, typically taken during their sophomore year, that focuses on the C programming language. The course serves as the bridge between introductory and advanced classes, and … Continue reading The Mind Behind the Infamous Advanced Programming: Jae Woo Lee

Research isn’t just for graduate students. This year, three SEAS students have been honored with the 2026 CRA Outstanding Undergraduate … Continue reading Recognizing Undergraduate Leaders in Computer Science Research