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About

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>Teaching and Learning with Technology, part of Penn State University Libraries, has announced the Teaching and Learning Technologies Faculty Advisory Committee members for the 2025-26 academic year. The committee is pivotal in guiding the integration of technology within teaching and learning at Penn State.</p>

September 18, 2025

Teaching and Learning Technologies Faculty Advisory Committee members named

<p>The National Day of Civic Hacking is Sept. 18. Many researchers in the Penn State College of Information Sciences and Technology work on advancing technology for social good.</p>

September 17, 2025

National Day of Civic Hacking is Sept. 18

<p>As part of our regular “We Are!” feature, we recognize 19 Penn Staters who have gone above and beyond what’s asked of them in their work at the University. </p>

September 16, 2025

Let's give a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — Sept. 16

<p>The more interactive a mobile app or AI chatbot is, the more playful it seems to users, who lower their vigilance toward privacy risks, according to a team led by researchers at Penn State.</p>

September 15, 2025

Interactive apps, AI chatbots promote playfulness, reduce privacy concerns

Upcoming Events

Nov

24

Pittsburgh Connect: Penn State Student Networking Summit

Date & Time: November 24, 2025, 11:00 am–2:00 pm

Location: Energy Innovation Center, 1435 Bedford Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Sep

30

What is IT Consulting? Virtual Workshop with CapTech

Date & Time: September 30, 2025, 4:30 pm–5:30 pm

Location: Virtual via Teams

Oct

25

HackPSU Fall 2025

Date & Time: October 25, 2025, 11:00 am–12:00 am

Location: ECoRE Building, University Park

Sep

18

Opportunity Knocks: Building a Resume and Cover Letter

Date & Time: September 18, 2025, 4:30 pm–6:00 pm

Location: Zoom (link will be shared upon registration)

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