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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>The more interactive a mobile app or AI chatbot is, the more playful it seems to users, who lower their vigilance toward privacy risks, according to a team led by researchers at Penn State.</p>

September 15, 2025

Interactive apps, AI chatbots promote playfulness, reduce privacy concerns

<p>Penn State’s Center for Socially Responsible Artificial Intelligence invites short proposals for its annual seed funding program. Applications will be accepted through Nov. 1, with projects expected to start in spring 2026 and last up to two years.</p>

September 08, 2025

Center for Socially Responsible AI invites 2026 seed funding proposals

<p>Logan Pratt, a 2021 alumnus of the College of Information Sciences and Technology, turned an internship with Apple into a full-time career. As a senior software engineer, he recently presented new Game Center features at the company's 2025 Worldwide Developers Conference.</p>

September 07, 2025

IST alumnus turned an internship into a career at Apple

<p>The College of Information Sciences and Technology announced IST Research Talks, a series of lectures that highlight the interdisciplinary work of Penn State faculty and scholars. The first set of talks, featuring IST professors James Wang and Sharon Huang, is scheduled for 12:05–1:15 p.m. on Sept. 11 in E202 Westgate Building at University Park. </p>

September 04, 2025

IST announces Research Talks series for fall 2025 semester

Upcoming Events

Sep

17

Universal Destinations & Experiences - Summer 2026 Internships Info Session

Date & Time: September 17, 2025, 6:00 pm–7:00 pm

Location: Virtual

Sep

18

Opportunity Knocks: Building a Resume and Cover Letter

Date & Time: September 18, 2025, 4:30 pm–6:00 pm

Location: Zoom (link will be shared upon registration)

Sep

16

IBM Sales Co-Op Information Session

Date & Time: September 16, 2025, 5:00 pm–5:45 pm

Location: Virtual

Oct

02

UPMC Networking Event (RSVP by 9/25)

Date & Time: October 2, 2025, 3:00 pm–6:00 pm

Location: UPMC Offices in Downtown Pittsburgh

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