Our Research & Impact
Passion + Inspiration
The CS Department is a center for research and education, discovering new frontiers in AI, robotics, scientific computing and more.
Computer Science
Preparing Our Students to Make Meaningful Contributions to the World
Alumni Spotlight: Kayla Patterson, MS ’24 Computer Science
"I study human-computer interaction (HCI), because I want to understand how to think about people when it comes to developing technology. I’ve taken classes with James Landay, Michael Bernstein, and Christina Wodtke, and they just blew my mind with HCI."
Meet recent graduate, Kayla Patterson, as she contemplates a new chapter in life
CS Degree Programs
Our main educational goal is to prepare students for a rapidly changing world. Undergraduate students have the option of declaring a Bachelor of Science or a Minor in Computer Science. Graduate students have the opportunity to pursue a Master's or PhD degree in Computer Science. The Master's degree is a terminal professional degree. The PhD is for those who desire a research or teaching career.
A Gateway to Opportunity & Innovation
Stanford Computer Science cultivates an expansive range of research opportunities and a renowned group of faculty. Here, discoveries that impact the world spring from the diverse perspectives and life experiences of our community of students, faculty, and staff.
Removing Barriers to Excellence
Everyone deserves a voice in the discovery of new technology and the shaping of innovation. Stanford CS is nurturing a future in science that represents all cultures and backgrounds.
Our Research is in the News
Prof. Terry Winograd inducted into the National Academy of Engineering
We're in the News
It has been announced that Prof. Terry Winograd, professor emeritus of computer science in the School of Engineering, has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering (NAE). This distinguished recognition is one of the highest honors for engineers, celebrating outstanding professionals from industry, academia, and government.
Read more about this honor here.
Stories & Voices
Meet some of the students, faculty, and alumni who create the Stanford Computer Science community.
Juliette Woodrow, Computer Science PhD Candidate
Stories & Voices
“When I took my first computer science course at Stanford, CS106A, I was hooked. I loved the creativity and challenge of building something and finally making it work.... One of the projects I’m most involved with is Code in Place, a global initiative that brings Stanford’s introductory computer science course to learners around the world.”
See Juliette Woodrow discuss Code in Place in this inspiring video series: Chapter One, Chapter Two, Chapter Three