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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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IST Honor Code

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George J. McMurtry Faculty Excellence in Teaching and Learning Award

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Distinguished Lecture Series

Recent News

<p>Ten graduate students have been named finalists for the 2025-26 J. Jeffrey and Ann Marie Fox Graduate School Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition, which<strong> </strong>helps graduate students refine their research communication skills while gaining recognition for their scholarship and competing for cash prizes. The final round of Penn State’s Three Minute Thesis competition will take place on Saturday, March 28, at the Nittany Lion Inn.</p>

February 05, 2026

Fox Graduate School names finalists for 2025-26 Three Minute Thesis competition

<p>The Nittany AI Challenge announced the winners of the "Prototype Phase" of the competition. Fifteen student teams will move on to the "Minimum Viable Product Phase."</p>

February 04, 2026

Top student teams awarded funding to move to next phase of Nittany AI Challenge

<p>As part of our regular “We Are!” feature, we recognize 19 Penn Staters who have gone above and beyond what’s asked of them in their work at the University.   </p>

January 28, 2026

Let's hear a 'We Are!' for these Penn Staters — Jan. 28

<p>Heidi Biggs, design researcher and assistant professor of digital media at Georgia Tech, and Penn State alum, will present at the Department of Geography’s Coffee Hour lecture series at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 30, in 112 Walker Building and via Zoom.</p>

January 27, 2026

Biggs talk to share creative approaches to environmental data visualization

Upcoming Events

Mar

31

Employer Spotlight - PNC Internships & Early Careers

Date & Time: March 31, 2026, 12:00 pm–1:30 pm

Location: Virtual via Zoom

Mar

05

PepsiCo Career Professional Undergraduate Presentation

Date & Time: March 5, 2026, 1:00 pm–2:30 pm

Location: Bank of America Career Services Center | Room 103

Feb

11

Get to Know the Disney College Program - Spring 2026

Date & Time: February 11, 2026, 11:00 am–12:00 pm

Location: Virtual via Zoom

May

20

Interstride | Beyond the GPA: How to Secure the Best Letters of Recommendation (LOR) from U.S. Professors

Date & Time: May 20, 2026, 12:00 pm–12:30 pm

Location: Virtual

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