Computer science involves much more than writing code. It blends technical knowledge —like programming, algorithms and data systems — with soft skills, such as communication and problem-solving.

Collaborative, creative, and fast-paced, WildHacks is Northwestern’s largest hackathon. The annual coding-based competition is designed for all students to learn and broaden their programming skills.

Creative problem solving and human-centered design remain at the heart of computer science as AI handles the repetitive tasks of the past.

Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas says that computer science is gradually returning to its core foundations of mathematics and ...