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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

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November 06, 2025

In the Media: Amulya Yadav on AI bias

<p>Professor of Information Sciences and Technology Alan Peslak received the International Association for Computer Information Systems' highest honor when he was named the 2025 Computer Educator of the Year at the organization's annual conference last month.</p>

November 04, 2025

Penn State Scranton’s Alan Peslak named 'Computer Educator of the Year'

<p>Intuitive questions asked by everyday internet users are just as effective at triggering biased responses from artificial intelligence chatbots as advanced technical inquiries, according to a team led by researchers at Penn State.</p>

November 04, 2025

Lay intuition as effective at jailbreaking AI chatbots as technical methods

<p>Ayushi Bisaria, a second-year Penn State student majoring in data sciences in the College of Information Sciences and Technology and biomedical engineering in the College of Engineering, was recently selected to participate in HackHarvard.</p>

October 30, 2025

IST/Engineering student attends international hackathon at Harvard

Upcoming Events

Mar

25

Bardusch Family IdeaMakers Challenge- Final Pitches

Date & Time: March 25, 2026, 6:00 pm–8:00 pm

Location: Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub, Room 603

Nov

06

WIRED-In and Black Women in Tech Internship Panel

Date & Time: November 6, 2025, 6:00 pm–7:00 pm

Location: Westgate | E202

Jan

21

Spring Career Days at Penn State

Date & Time: January 21, 2026, 11:00 am–4:00 pm

Location: HUB-Robeson Center | Alumni and Heritage Halls

Jan

22

Spring Career Days at Penn State

Date & Time: January 22, 2026, 11:00 am–4:00 pm

Location: HUB-Robeson Center | Alumni and Heritage Halls

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