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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>Ninghui Li, professor of computer science at Purdue University, will discuss membership inference attacks on machine learning models as part of the Distinguished Lecture Series hosted by the College of Information Sciences and Technology. The talk will take place at noon on Dec. 3 in E208 Westgate Building. </p>

November 21, 2025

IST Distinguished Lecture Series to host security and privacy expert on Dec. 3

<p>The Penn State Chapter of the Order of the Sword & Shield National Honor Society inducted 21 students from the College of Information Sciences and Technology during a ceremony held Nov. 19 at the Marriott Foundation Building.</p>

November 21, 2025

IST announces inductees to the Sword & Shield honor society

<p>The Penn State Institute for Computational and Data Sciences has awarded 20 fellowships to University faculty through its Faculty Upskilling Fellowships in artificial intelligence or quantum sciences. Selected faculty are spread across eight colleges, 17 departments and three Penn State campuses: University Park, Beaver and Hershey.</p>

November 20, 2025

Institute funds 20 faculty fellows in AI and quantum sciences

November 20, 2025

IST associate teaching professor to present McMurtry Lecture on Dec. 11

Upcoming Events

Dec

03

Distinguished Lecture Series: Ninghui Li, Samuel D. Conte Professor and Associate Department Head, Computer Science, Purdue University

Date & Time: December 3, 2025, 12:00 pm–1:15 pm

Location: Westgate Building, E208

Dec

10

December Study Break

Date & Time: December 10, 2025, 10:00 am–2:00 pm

Location: Westgate Building, 2nd-floor hallway

Jan

21

2026 Be You in Tech Summit

Date & Time: January 21, 2026, 3:00 pm–7:00 pm

Location: The Graduate by Hilton State College, 125 S. Atherton Street

Dec

11

2025 McMurtry Lecture: "Click, Watch, Learn: What YouTube Teaches Us About Teaching"

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

Location: Westgate Building E202

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