News | Department of Computer Science

Elaine Short Named 2026 Skip Ellis Early Career Award Recipient

The Computing Research Association gives this annual award to an early-career individual who demonstrates the potential for impactful contributions and leadership in their field of research.

Department of Computer Science Debuts Two New Artificial Intelligence Minors

The minors are available to undergraduate students in the School of Engineering and School of Arts & Sciences starting in Fall 2026.

New AI Models Could Slash Energy Use While Dramatically Improving Performance

Neuro-symbolic AI combines neural network pattern recognition and generation with higher level symbolic reasoning.

Attend the Dean's Lecture on April 3

On Friday April 3, join the School of Engineering Dean's Lecture with alumnus Johnson Lee, A98, E Ink CEO

Computer Science Students Recognized by Computing Research Association

Four Tufts students were honored for their contributions to computer science research in the Outstanding Undergraduate Researcher Awards.

When an Organization Gets Hacked, Who Pays the Price?

Josephine Wolff, Professor and Associate Dean for Research at the Fletcher School and Professor in the Department of Computer Science, discusses cybersecurity insurance.

Engineering for Women's Health

Hosted by the Department of Biomedical Engineering, the Woman, Mother + Baby (WomB) Research Institute, and the Gnecco Laboratory of Reproductive Engineering.

Making AI a Force for Good

A gift to the Tufts Institute for Artificial Intelligence funds university-wide discovery.

From Education to Expertise: Matt Fiedler

Tufts alumnus Matt Fiedler reflects on how his graduate degree in Cybersecurity and Public Policy positioned him for a career in cyber analytics.