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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.
- 2University 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.
- 3Carnegie Mellon Opens Preview of LEGO Robot Coding Course▼Preview Out Now: Robot Coding Fundamentals with LEGO® CS & AI (6-8) - Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy
Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy has released a preview of its Robot Coding Fundamentals curriculum, designed for grades 6-8 and built around LEGO's computer science and AI materials. The course introduces middle school students to programming and robotics concepts, and educators are checking out the preview ahead of its full release for classroom use.
- 4Computer 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.
- 5AI 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.
- 6Harvard 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.