MIT’s answer for the future of computing and data science: Schwarzman College of Computing

With computing and data science disciplines growing and evolving so rapidly, how should new facilities be planned to ensure productivity and relevance long into the future? This session examines how MIT answered that question through the creation of the Schwarzman College of Computing. Presenters walk through the visioning, programming, and design decisions that have created catalyst and connector spaces, enabled collaboration across disciplines, and are now drive socially responsible and ethical approaches to computing. They provide valuable insights on forecasting space needs before faculty exist, crafting an inclusive vision for the future of computer science, building on a crossroads site, and creating inspiring and flexible teaching and discovery environments.