2026 Explore Computing Science Research
Supported by a Google Research ExploreCSR 2024 award, as a follow-up to the three-day ExploreCSR Workshop offered in 2024 and 2025, we are returning this year with the Explore Computing Science Reading Group and Explore Computing Science Research Projects!
Explore Computing Science Research
We are excited to return this year with Explore Computing Science Research. As part of our ongoing efforts to introduce students to research in computing science through an engaging and supportive environment, we will start this year with a Reading Group!
The Explore Computing Science Research Reading Group is a research discussion series designed for undergraduate students who are curious about research and considering graduate studies, and graduate students who want to involve undergraduate students in their research and gain mentorship experience.
Each session focuses on a selected research paper. Participants will skim the paper beforehand and engage in an informal, discussion-based session where we:
- Explore key ideas
- Share perspectives
- Think critically about research
No prior research experience is required.
In selected sessions, invited faculty members join to introduce papers and provide insights into their research areas. As part of the program, we will introduce small research projects for the involvement of undergraduate and graduate students.
Why Join?
For Undergraduate Students:
- Learn how to read and understand research papers
- Develop critical thinking skills
- Discover research and graduate school opportunities
- Meet new friends with similar interests
- Learn about opportunities to work on a research project with a graduate mentor
- Get informed about additional programs and communities you can benefit from
For Graduate Students:
- Gain mentorship and supervision experience
- Expand your professional network
- Get informed about additional programs and communities you can benefit from
- Get opportunities to be involved and strengthen your CV with mentorship and outreach experience
🍕 Bonus: Pizza will be provided at every session!
Initial Session: Introduction & Our First Reading!
- Date: Thursday, May 14, 2026
- Location: TASC1 9204
- Time: 6:00 – 7:00 PM
- Find out the paper we are reading, and RSVP here!
For the upcoming sessions, please also check and RSVP here: https://sfu.instructure.com/courses/15302
Join Us
Whether you are considering graduate studies or simply want to explore research, the Explore Computing Science Research Reading Group is a welcoming place to start.
If you are interested in participating, please fill out the form for each session or email ouldooz@sfu.ca for more details.
You can also request to be added to the mailing list (explore-csr@sfu.ca) to get updates on future sessions and opportunities.