UBC Computer Science’s Distinguished Lecture Series features exciting talks this fall
Four scholars from the University of Alberta, Carnegie Mellon University and Google will provide insight into today's leading computer science topics
The Distinguished Lecture Series is once again returning to UBC’s Department of Computer Science. This fall, learn about topics such as generative AI in healthcare, how data can inform AI for education, and the past and future of parallel algorithms.
All lectures take place in the Fred Kaiser Building (2332 Main Mall) in Room 2020/2030 from 3:30PM to 5:00PM PST. The lecture series is free to attend and open to the public.
Dr. J. Ross Mitchell, University of Alberta
Date: September 25, 2025
"Generative AI in Healthcare”
Dr. John Stamper, Carnegie Mellon University
Date: October 9, 2025
“What is the Role of Data Science in the Era of Generative AI?”
Dr. Kimberly Keeton, Google
Date: November 6, 2025
"Not Your Grandparents' Memory System”
Dr. Guy E. Blelloch, Carnegie Mellon University
Date: November 20, 2025
"Parallel Algorithms: A Retrospective and Current Directions”
For more information about the Distinguished Lecture Series, visit the DLS page.