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
September 15, 2026
Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters
September 14, 2026
Digital Twins Literacy Center to engage students in immersive technologies
September 14, 2026
Penn State Harrisburg student participates in national AI program
September 14, 2026
Who gets the kidney? AI chatbots do not make the same moral choices humans do
Upcoming Events
Sep
23
BCG Platinion Women's Fireside Chat
Date & Time: September 23, 2026, 2:00 pm–3:00 pm
Location: Virtual
Sep
18
BCG Platinion Virtual Information Session
Date & Time: September 18, 2026, 1:00 pm–2:00 pm
Location: Virtual
Oct
29
Nittany AI: Skills Workshop - Vibe-a-Thon - Bring your Prototype
Date & Time: October 29, 2026, 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
Location: 603, Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub
Oct
22
Nittany AI: Skills Workshop - AI Fundamentals with Claude
Date & Time: October 22, 2026, 6:00 pm–7:30 pm
Location: 603, Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub