SLU Department of Computer Science News

Discover headlines from Saint Louis University's Department of Computer Science located within the School of Science and Engineering, from research breakthroughs to student achievements to major campus events.

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  Computer Science Offers Two New Courses in AI Literacy, Problem-Solving

  08/14/2026- This fall, the Department of Computer Science is offering two courses built on a simple premise: You don’t need to know how to code to work seriously with AI.

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  New Course: AI-Assisted Problem Solving — No Coding Required

  08/07/2026- No coding required. Learn how to use AI to research, analyze, and solve real-world problems in your discipline with AI-Assisted Problem Solving.

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  Welcoming New Faculty: Jin Zhao Joins Computer Science

  07/26/2026- Jin Zhao, Ph.D., joins the Department of Computer Science as assistant professor in August 2026, bringing research at the crossroads of artificial intelligence

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  Pranavi Kolouju Awarded NSF Graduate Research Fellowship

  05/01/2026- Congratulations to Ph.D. student Pranavi Kolouju on receiving a 2026 National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) award — one of the most competitive and prestigious fellowships in STEM.