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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>Diane Akpovwa, a fourth-year student majoring in human-centered design and development in the Penn State College of Information Sciences and Technology, introduced the Virtual Reality Immersive Experience at the Palmer Museum as part of the 2025 Centre Film Festival. <br>
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November 14, 2025

IST student hosts film festival’s first virtual-reality immersive experience

<p>Students from the Penn State College of Information Sciences and Technology recently traveled to Chicago to attend Grace Hopper Celebration, the world's largest gathering of women technologists. </p>

November 12, 2025

IST students attend world’s largest gathering of women in tech

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November 11, 2025

IST announces fall 2025 teaching grant awardees

<p>IST alumni Purvi Shah and Ruchi Shah have made a commitment to establish the Shah and Igwé Family Matching Scholarship in Honor of Bina and Shailesh Shah in the College of Information Sciences and Technology. The endowment was built on Purvi’s and Ruchi’s generosity and a matching commitment from the Igwé Family Matching Scholarship Program, which provides a 1:1 donation match for IST graduates who have established their first endowed scholarship. </p>

November 11, 2025

Alumni sisters honor parents through endowed IST scholarship

Upcoming Events

Dec

11

McMurtry Lecture

Date & Time: December 11, 2025, 12:00 pm–1:30 pm

Location: Westgate Building E202

Dec

04

Nittany AI Alliance: Problem to Prototype Tool Fair – Come Learn About Tools To Make Prototyping a Breeze

Date & Time: December 4, 2025, 6:00 pm–8:00 pm

Location: Engineering Collaborative Research and Education Building (ECoRE) | Room 028

Mar

25

Bardusch Family IdeaMakers Challenge- Final Pitches

Date & Time: March 25, 2026, 6:00 pm–8:00 pm

Location: Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub, Room 603

Jan

21

Spring Career Days at Penn State

Date & Time: January 21, 2026, 11:00 am–4:00 pm

Location: HUB-Robeson Center | Alumni and Heritage Halls

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