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Alumni Spotlight: Ethan Ho
Meet Ethan Ho (MPCS ’23), now a Lead Software Engineer at McCaster Carr. Ethan credits the University of Chicago's Masters Program in Computer Science with shaping how he approaches complex technical challenges in his career. “The MPCS taught me to think in a...
Choosing Between the 9- and 12-Course Programs: What’s the Difference?
The Master’s Program in Computer Science (MPCS) at the University of Chicago offers two distinct pathways — the 9-Course and 12-Course Master of Science in Computer Science (MS in CS) programs. Both provide a strong foundation in computer science and the flexibility...
MPCS at Grace Hopper Celebration 2025
Students, Alumni, and Faculty Connect at the World’s Largest Gathering of Women in Computing Earlier this month, UChicago Computer Science joined thousands of attendees at the 2025 Grace Hopper Celebration (GHC), held November 4–7 in Chicago, Illinois. The world’s...
Beyond the Classroom: What MPCS Students Learned From Their Summer Internships
Each summer, UChicago’s Masters Program in Computer Science (MPCS) students put their classroom learning into practice through internships at leading technology companies, financial firms, and national research laboratories. This year, students from the 12-course...
Autumn 2025 Student Panel and Networking Event
Last Friday, October 2, 2025, the MPCS community gathered for a Student Panel and Networking Event, welcoming both new and returning students to connect and share experiences. The event featured a panel of current MPCS students who spoke about their academic journeys,...
New Specialization in Artificial Intelligence
The Masters Program in Computer Science (MPCS) is excited to introduce the Artificial Intelligence specialization in the 12-Course MS in Computer Science program. This specialization is available to both current and incoming students, ensuring that all students in the...
MPCS Attends the 2025 Tapia Celebration of Diversity in Computing Conference
Celebrating Diversity in Computing: MPCS at Tapia 2025 The MPCS was proud to participate in the 2025 Tapia Celebration of Diversity in Computing Conference, an event that brings together students, faculty, researchers, and professionals from across the country to...
2025 MPCS New Student Orientation
MPCS New Student Orientation This week, the MPCS community gathered to welcome our newest students at our 2025 New Student Orientation. The program offered an opportunity for students to connect with faculty, staff, and peers while getting a head start on academic and...
2025 MPCS NYC Alumni Event Recap
MPCS Alumni Gather in New York City On Wednesday, September 10, we were thrilled to host an alumni event in New York City. The evening brought together MPCS & CS alumni to reconnect, share memories, and strengthen the bonds of our community. It was inspiring to...
Turning Ideas Into Impact: Inside the “Design, Build, Ship” MPCS Course
Example of a student project built by Sai Kumar. Renux is an automated contractor outreach platform that was built from his own frustrations with trying to reach contractors.The new “Design, Build, Ship” course at the University of Chicago is reimagining what hands-on...