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About

Through interdisciplinary and collaborative innovation, we are driving the future of the Information Age.

Opening its doors in 1999, the College of Information Sciences and Technology at Penn State is home to a thriving community of students, scholars, staff, alumni, and friends. Through innovative research and a student-centered approach to interdisciplinary education, we are delivering on the college's founding mission to prepare leaders for the Information Age. Our passionate students, renowned faculty, and supportive alumni network have propelled the college to forge new frontiers and create a meaningful impact at Penn State and beyond.

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From the Dean

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Mission, Vision, and Strategic Plan

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Our History

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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

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Distinguished Lecture Series

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George J. McMurtry Faculty Excellence in Teaching and Learning Award

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IST Honor Code

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Dean's Advisory Board

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Employment Opportunities

Recent News

<p>The Penn State College of Information Sciences and Technology welcomed 11 new faculty members in July. They represent the college's three departments, including Human-Centered Computing and Social Informatics, Informatics and Intelligent Systems and Privacy and Cybersecurity Informatics.</p>

August 21, 2025

College of Information Sciences and Technology welcomes 11 new faculty members

<p>As part of our regular “We Are!” feature, we recognize 21 Penn Staters who have gone above and beyond what’s asked of them in their work at the University. </p>

August 21, 2025

Let's hear a 'We Are!' for these Penn Staters — Aug. 21

<p>The Nittany AI Alliance in the Penn State College of Information Sciences and Technology brings together students from across colleges and disciplines with experiential opportunities that provide the critical artificial-intelligence literacy, problem-solving abilities and collaborative mindset needed to thrive in today’s rapidly evolving landscape.</p>

August 20, 2025

Nittany AI’s experiential programs prepare students for an AI-driven future

<p>Faculty and leaders from the Penn State College of Information Sciences and Technology recently attended the 2025 Computing Research Association Summit in San Francisco. The conference featured artificial intelligence in education. </p>

August 19, 2025

IST makes a statement on AI education at national computing conference

Upcoming Events

Nov

07

CSAI Expo DXB 2025

Dates: November 7 – November 9, 2025

Location: Dubai, UAE

Sep

04

NOD Fall Virtual Career Fair 2025

Date & Time: September 4, 2025, 10:30 am–1:30 pm

Location: Virtual

Sep

26

9th Annual National Cybersecurity Virtual Career Fair

Date & Time: September 26, 2025, 12:00 pm–4:00 pm

Location: Virtual

Oct

29

Lockheed Martin Virtual Fall Series - Intern Life

Date & Time: October 29, 2025, 7:00 pm–8:00 pm

Location: Virtual

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