College of Information Sciences and Technology names fall student marshal
November 23, 2020
The College of Information Sciences and Technology will honor Kylie Dunmire as student marshal at fall 2020 commencement, which will be held virtually at 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 19.
Fighting food insecurity: Student leads Penn State Lion’s Pantry
November 18, 2020
In a recent survey at Penn State, nearly a quarter of students said that they have decreased the size of their meals, or have skipped meals altogether, because they didn’t have enough money to eat.
Former cyber-school student has advice for online learning success
November 18, 2020
For many residential Penn State students, leaving campus and navigating the world of online education was a new concept, and an adjustment.
Former cyber school student has advice for online learning success
November 18, 2020
Transitioning to remote learning this spring was a new concept for residential Penn State students. For many, leaving campus and navigating the world of online education was an adjustment – especially without any warning.
IST student organization aids in mobile design for campus dining app
November 11, 2020
Students across Penn State can now easily access information about on-campus dining options thanks, in part, to the work of members of the User Experience Professional Association (UXPA).
New app aims to help bring community to underrepresented students
October 30, 2020
Penn State students now have an easier way to connect with campus organizations that match their backgrounds and interests through a new app designed by a team of students, Vybrnt, which was launched to help students from underrepresented backgrounds to build community on campus.
IST students and faculty 'build together' at Grace Hopper Celebration
October 22, 2020
Held virtually this year from Sept.
'Staturdays': Brothers analyze data behind college football in weekly podcast
October 16, 2020
With the return of Penn State football this weekend, brothers and Penn Staters Drew and Kyle Bennison are poised and ready to help fans learn more about the science behind the game through a weekly podcast.
Student makes his mark through emcee duties during Homecoming
October 12, 2020
While this year’s Homecoming events are different from past years, one thing hasn’t changed: the positivity and excitement that Homecoming emcee Brett Randby has for the event.
IST students honor diversity in computing at virtual TAPIA conference
October 7, 2020
In mid-September, 17 College of Information Sciences and Technology students attended the annual ACM Richard Tapia Celebration of Diversity in Computing Conference, an event celebrating diversity in the technology field.
IST cybersecurity program helps meet a global security demand
October 7, 2020
The College of IST is helping to fill a global demand through the cybersecurity analytics and operations bachelor’s degree program, launched in 2017.
Summer internship aids small businesses struggling during pandemic
September 24, 2020
As the daughter of small-business owners, College of IST student Erica Mi knew the challenges these companies were facing firsthand.
The symbol of our best: Penn State Nittany Lion mascot revealed
August 26, 2020
For three years, Class of 2020 graduate Zach Sowa lived a double life: He was a College of Information Sciences and Technology student and the face of Penn State — the Nittany Lion mascot. How did he balance his time and manage to keep one of the University's best-kept secrets?
Student startup accelerates advancements of augmented reality
August 18, 2020
Two Penn State students have co-founded Xora, a platform aimed at allowing more people to create augmented reality experiences by making them easier to develop, and one of seven startups selected to participate in this year's Summer Founders Program.
Candice Sheaffer named College of IST student marshal for summer commencement
August 7, 2020
The College of Information Sciences and Technology has named Candice Sheaffer as student marshal for the University’s summer 2020 commencement. Sheaffer will earn her degree in security and risk analysis, information and cyber security option, through Penn State World Campus.