About the Center for Computer Science and Learning Sciences
The new Northwestern Center for Computer Science and Learning Sciences recognizes and expands Northwestern's pioneering leadership at the intersection of computer science, education, cognitive science, and engineering. Through its academic, research, and event-based programming, the Center seeks to develop the next generation of leaders at the intersection of computer science and learning sciences and connect researchers and practitioners to create the broadest possible impact.
Related Programming, Centers, and Groups
Related academic programming at Northwestern:
- The world's first Learning Sciences MS and
PhD program - The first Joint Computer Science / Learning Sciences
PhD program
Related centers and labs at Northwestern:
- the Center for Connected Learning and Computer-Based Modeling
- the Spatial Intelligence and Learning Center
- the Tangible Interaction Design and Learning Laboratory
Northwestern centers dedicated to the broader areas of engineering education:
- the Segal Design Institute
- the Farley Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- the Northwestern Center for Engineering Education Research
Core Center Activities
The Center for Computing and the Learning Sciences integrates three core activities to enhance and advance the development and real-world impact of this rich body of work in the learning sciences.
Computer Science + Learning Sciences PhD
Co-directors: Michael Horn, Uri Wilensky
Mission: To develop the next generation of leaders in CS + LS
Learn more about the CS+LS
Advancement of Practice in CS + LS
Co-directors: Michael Horn, Chris Riesbeck
Mission: To connect CS + LS researchers with
Annual CS + LS Symposia
Co-directors: Chris Riesbeck, Uri Wilensky
Mission: To provide an annual forum for focused conversation between world leaders in CS + LS
This symposium on computer science education is the first in an annual series of meetings of distinguished leaders and rising stars in computing and the learning sciences. Each symposium will focus on a theme of current interest.
Themes currently under consideration include new directions in:
- learning analytics
- learning
design / designing
Learn more about the symposium
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