Chicago Tech Circle’s programs make data and AI feel practical instead of abstract.
One thing people don’t always realize about CTC is how intentionally it challenges you in a way that makes you want to keep learning.
When I joined the team as a teaching assistant for Intro to Data + AI, the first thing that stood out to me was something I did not expect.
Chicago Tech Circle creates a space where different backgrounds and perspectives genuinely shape the work.
Amita Shetty’s belief in the potential of UIC’s talent and the strength of its scale is what led to the formation of Chicago Tech Circle.
Elena Lathos brings more than 20 years of experience in various roles at UIC, all focused on enhancing student success through programming.
Dale Reed is a clinical professor of computer science at UIC.
Robert H. (Bob) Sloan is a professor of computer science at UIC and the outgoing head of the department, where he oversaw its growth from 28 faculty members to more than 80.
Baker Franke is a senior lecturer in computer science at UIC with more than 20 years of experience in computer science education.
My name is Tomas, and I am from the Czech Republic. I lived, studied, and worked in Manchester, UK, before moving to Chicago in 2023 to join UIC’s PhD program in the Department of Computer Science.