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- 1MIT ranked top US university for engineering and computer science●MIT named best university in the United States for engineering and computer science https:// lemmy.zip/post/72207712
MIT has been named the best university in the United States for engineering and computer science. The ranking reinforces the institute's long-standing reputation as a leader in technology education and research, drawing comment from academics and technology enthusiasts discussing how its programs compare with rivals like Stanford and Caltech.
- 2As coding boom fades, computer science grads pivot to AI skills●As coding boom fades, computer science grads focus on AI skills
With demand for traditional software coding roles cooling, computer science graduates are increasingly concentrating on artificial intelligence skills to stay competitive in the job market. Employers and educators are shifting expectations, and new grads are adapting their training toward AI and machine learning expertise as the once-booming programming job market slows.
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Allon Klein, a researcher at Harvard Medical School, has been named a 2026 Schmidt Science Polymath. The award, run by Schmidt Sciences, supports exceptional early-career scientists who work across multiple disciplines, providing multi-year funding for ambitious, unconventional research programs. Klein is known for work in computational and systems biology. The announcement places him among a select group of scientists recognized for the breadth and originality of their research.
- 4University of Rhode Island to launch computational social science PhD▼URI to launch new computational social science doctoral program – Rhody Today
The University of Rhode Island is preparing to launch a new doctoral program in computational social science, combining data science methods with social science research. The announcement was published on the university's Rhody Today news outlet. Details on enrollment, faculty and start dates were not provided, but the move reflects growing demand for graduate training at the intersection of computing and social research.
- 5Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy Previews LEGO Coding Course▼Preview Out Now: Robot Coding Fundamentals with LEGO® CS & AI (6-8) - Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy
The Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy has released a preview of its 'Robot Coding Fundamentals with LEGO CS & AI' course, designed for grades 6-8. The program teaches middle school students coding and artificial intelligence basics through LEGO robotics. Educators are taking note as demand grows for classroom-ready computer science and AI teaching materials.
- 6Carnegie Mellon and Pittsburgh Launch Joint Computational Biology PhD Program▼Joint Carnegie Mellon-University of Pittsburgh Ph.D. Program in Computational Biology
Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh offer a joint Ph.D. program in computational biology, combining the strengths of two leading Pittsburgh institutions. Students in the program work across both campuses, merging training in computer science, biology, and data analysis. The partnership highlights growing demand for researchers who can bridge life sciences and computing.
- 7University of Michigan drops specialized application for computer science major▼UMich computer science no longer requires specialized application as demand steadies
The University of Michigan will no longer require students to apply separately for its computer science program, removing a competitive admissions barrier to one of its most popular majors. The change comes as demand for the major has steadied after years of rapid growth that strained capacity. Students will be able to declare the major directly, a shift likely welcomed by those previously denied entry to the limited-enrollment program.
- 8AI enthusiasts dismiss computer science degrees as worthless●A ton of # AI # techbros think that # ComputerScience degrees are worthless now. Because they think you learn # programm
A debate is spreading online over claims from some in the AI community that computer science degrees are now worthless, on the assumption they mainly teach programming. Critics are pushing back, arguing the degrees cover theory, mathematics and problem-solving far beyond learning a language like Python, and mocking the take as short-sighted.
- 9Harvard and Yale miss top 10 for computer science in 2027 US ranking▼Harvard and Yale miss top 10 for computer science in 2027 US university ranking
A newly released 2027 ranking of US universities shows Harvard and Yale falling outside the top 10 for computer science, a notable shift for two of the country's most prestigious institutions. The result highlights how specialized programs at other universities, particularly technical institutes, are outpacing the Ivy League in this fast-moving field.
- 10Computer Science Department Marks 10 Years of Interdisciplinary Growth▼10 years of the computer science department: interdisciplinary studies, AI and ethics
Occidental College's computer science department is marking its tenth anniversary, reflecting on a decade of growth. The department has expanded beyond core programming into interdisciplinary studies that connect computing with other academic fields, while placing increasing emphasis on artificial intelligence and ethics. As AI reshapes academia and society, the milestone prompts reflection on how computer science education should address the technology's social and moral implications.