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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Recent News
November 04, 2026
IST Research Talks presents 'What Roles Will Humans Play in the Future of Data Annotation?'
November 03, 2026
Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — Nov. 3
November 03, 2026
Twenty-five faculty receive new Provost Awards for academic excellence
November 02, 2026
IST undergraduate researcher presents at international AI ethics conference
Upcoming Events
Nov
04
Penn State Career Services LinkedIn Learning Day
Date & Time: November 4, 2026, 3:00 pm–4:00 pm
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Dec
04
The Sports Business Conference at Penn State - Career Combine | Day 2
Date & Time: December 4, 2026, 4:00 pm–7:00 pm
Location: Nittany Lion Inn
Dec
03
The Sports Business Conference at Penn State - Career Combine | Day 1
Date & Time: December 3, 2026, 4:30 pm–8:00 pm
Location: The HUB, Lounge 008
Nov
04
PhD to Industry Career Panel: Various Paths Forward
Date & Time: November 4, 2026, 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
Location: Virtual via Zoom
