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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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<p>The Penn State community is invited to watch the culmination of the 2025-26 Penn State Three Minute Thesis competition, where 10 graduate students will summarize their research and its impact while competing for monetary prizes of up to $1,000. The event will take place at 3 p.m. March 28 at the Nittany Lion Inn on the University Park campus and also will be livestreamed.</p>

March 16, 2026

Stage is set for final round of Three Minute Thesis competition on March 28

<p>Shomir Wilson, associate professor in the Penn State College of IST, received a Best Paper Award at the Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education.</p>

March 12, 2026

IST researcher earns Best Paper Award for student mentorship framework

<p>Penn State Harrisburg has joined the National Center for Women and Information Technology Higher Ed Learning Circles for Undergraduate Programs, a nationally recognized initiative that supports institutions working to expand access to and improve student success in computing.</p>

March 09, 2026

Harrisburg joins national initiative to improve student success in computing

<p>Penn State's Center for Socially Responsible Artificial Intelligence has announced the winners of Teach-a-thon, a University-wide challenge for faculty to showcase innovative teaching practices in response to the rapid rise of generative AI.  </p>

March 06, 2026

'Teach-a-thon' contest identifies best uses of artificial intelligence in teaching

Upcoming Events

Apr

Distinguished Lecture Series: Natalie Bazarova, Professor of Communication and Director of the Social Media Lab, and Associate Vice Provost for Research, Cornell University

Date & Time: April 9, 2026, 12:10 pm–1:15 pm

Location: E208 Westgate Building

Apr

Distinguished Lecture Series: Tiffany Veinot, Joan C. Durrance Collegiate Professor, University of Michigan's School of Information

Date & Time: April 20, 2026, 12:10 pm–1:15 pm