Siebel School of Computing and Data Science

AI is reshaping research and the future of computing. 🤖💡
At the Siebel School’s AI+Systems retreat, students connected with industry leaders to discuss emerging challenges, career opportunities, and what’s next in the age of AI.

Where does systems and networking go in the age of AI? DPI hosts a retreat for the Siebel School’s Systems and Networking group, convening academia and industry 

reunited soon🧡💙

Congratulations to CS PhD student Ryan Wong on being named a 2026 ML and Systems Rising Star! 🎉

Selected as one of just 39 researchers worldwide, Wong is being recognized for advancing AI innovation through research that makes machine learning systems faster, more efficient, and more accessible. His work is helping shape the future of computing.

CS PhD Ryan Wong a 2026 ML and Systems Rising Star Ryan Wong, CS PhD, was selected as a 2026 ML and Systems Rising Star for his part as a leading senior student in AI innovation. Wong, who is advised by CS assistant professor Saugata Ghose, was one of only 39 selected by MLCommons from a field of over 170 applicants. 

From pioneering the Message Passing Interface (MPI) standard to advancing high-performance computing through PETSc and MPICH, Professor Bill Gropp’s impact has shaped the future of supercomputing.

The Bill Gropp Workshop brought together colleagues, collaborators, and friends to celebrate his groundbreaking contributions to computer science and engineering. Congratulations to Professor Gropp on an extraordinary legacy that continues to power scientific discovery. 💙🧡

Celebrating Bill Gropp The Bill Gropp Workshop took place at the Thomas M. Siebel Center for Computer Science on June 8-9. The two-day celebration honored the groundbreaking work of William “Bill” Gropp, CS professor, who holds a Grainger Distinguished Chair in Engineering. Bill was also the director for the National ...

🎉 Are you ready? eNight is less than 7 weeks away!
✨ Claw machine w/exclusive merch
🍔 Free food
🤝 Meet Engineering Council & Student Orgs
📍 Bardeen Quad & CIF at The Grainger College of Engineering
📅 Sept. 2, 2026

Congrats to University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign CS student Debangshu Banerjee, named a Bloomberg Infrastructure & Security PhD Fellow. Learn about his research focus:

Announcing the Bloomberg Infrastructure and Security Ph.D. Fellowship Winners for 2025-2026 | Bloomberg LP Bloomberg announces the four Bloomberg Infrastructure & Security Ph.D. Fellowship Winners for 2025-2026, making an early investment in their careers.

The Midwest is having a moment! It’s about opportunity and innovation. Flagship universities like the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's The Grainger College of Engineering are gaining national attention for top programs, great ROI, and clear career paths. Read more: www.forbes.com/sites/lizdoestone/2026/07/07/after-the-southern-college-boom-the-midwest-is-having-a-moment/

Congratulations to CS Professor Jeff Erickson on receiving the University Distinguished Teacher-Scholar Advanced Career Prize!
From shaping generations of computer science students to building one of the most open and accessible collections of algorithms course materials, his impact reaches far beyond the classroom.💙🧡

Faculty members honored with 2026 University Distinguished Teacher-Scholar Awards – News Bureau Faculty members honored with 2026 University Distinguished Teacher-Scholar Awards May 8, 2026 11:33 am by Thomas Bruch Campus News Honors Share on Facebook Share on X Share via email Students saunter across the Engineering Quad at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Photo by Michelle Hassel...

From late nights at Grainger to deadlines that felt impossible, somehow we made it through. Congrats to the Class of 2026!🧡💙

Can’t wait to see how you use your skills to build the future. 🎓💻

Congratulations to our graduating ACM members! 🎓💻

Your hard work, innovation, and passion have made a lasting impact on our community. We can’t wait to see how you use your skills to shape the future and make a difference in the world.🧡💙