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Ehsan Sabaghian
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Yuxing Wu
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iConnect Archive
Penn State is committed, through our Policy AD69, to ensuring that people with disabilities have an opportunity equal to that of their nondisabled peers to part
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Wilson writes Q&A on importance of grad students in research
Shomir Wilson, associate professor in the College of Information Sciences and Technology, recently published a Q&A article in Medium explaining how students are
https://ist.psu.edu/news/wilson-writes-q-a-on-importance-of-grad-students-in-research
IST Employer Connection Days
IST's Office of Career Solutions and Corporate Engagement is excited to partner with the Nittany AI Alliance and the Competitive Cyber Security Organization (CC
https://ist.psu.edu/current-students/career-solutions/career-fairs-and-events/employer-connection-days
World Campus Course Management
Who Supports Your Course? Every IST World Campus course has a learning designer assigned to support it (and a backup, just in case). If you have questions or c
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Building an Online Course
Check out the IST Learning Design Portfolio and Guide for more information.
https://ist.psu.edu/teaching/learning-design/building-an-online-course
Online Teaching Best Practices
This guide will cover everything from general best practices for teaching online to practices and policies specific to the College of IST, World Campus, and Pen
https://ist.psu.edu/teaching/learning-design/online-teaching
LD eNewsletter
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Missy Doherty
Missy Doherty
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Summer 2025
Summer 2025
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Colin Murphy
Colin Murphy
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Steve Pipino
Steve Pipino
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Jason Lally
Jason Lally
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Mike Cassidy
Mike Cassidy
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Jordan Burris
Jordan Burris
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Purvi Shah
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Ankur Sheth
Ankur Sheth
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Frank Csech
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Benjamin O'Leary
Benjamin O'Leary
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Phillip Rose
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Daniel Bertolino
Daniel Bertolino
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Ryan Kroekel
Ryan Kroekel
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David Kulp
David Kulp
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Corey Oas
Corey Oas
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Chris Olcheski
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IST alumnus leverages Nittany AI Alliance experience into full-time career
As an IST student, Charlie Watson, class of 2024, was actively involved with the Nittany AI Alliance. Now, as an alumnus, he's returned to Nittany AI as its fir
https://www.psu.edu/news/information-sciences-and-technology/story/ist-alumnus-leverages-nittany-ai-alliance-experience-full
One Powerful Team
The last year was one of significant change for the IST leadership team. New and familiar faces transitioned into new roles, forming a rare-for-tech all women l
https://ist.psu.edu/iconnect/summer-2025/one-powerful-team
Doing It All
When exploring majors, Richards knew only that he wanted to connect his interests in technology and business. After meeting with Teaching Professor Rosalie Ocke
https://ist.psu.edu/iconnect/summer-2025/doing-it-all
Competing and Educating
Penn State’s Competitive Cyber Security Organization (CCSO) invites students who are passionate about cybersecurity to connect and grow skills they can use in
https://ist.psu.edu/iconnect/summer-2025/competing-and-educating
Student Awards and Recognition
The David and Kathy Hozza Learning Assistant Awards were presented to undergraduate learning assistants (LAs) for helping to advance IST’s commitment to teach
https://ist.psu.edu/iconnect/summer-2025/student-awards-and-recognition
Faculty Spotlight: Shomir Wilson
Introduction to Information, People, and Technology (Honors) I taught this several years ago as an overview “big ideas” course about the major topics in co
https://ist.psu.edu/iconnect/summer-2025/faculty-spotlight-shomir-wilson
With a PhD from IST I can ...
According to Merriam-Webster, informatics means simply “information science.” For IST students pursuing the PhD, it’s much more. They’re applying inform
https://ist.psu.edu/iconnect/summer-2025/with-a-phd-from-ist-i-can
"Leadership Examples in Tech Rarely Look Like Me"
Informatics PhD student Jason Lucas credits his mentors for helping him along his academic journey. His decision to come to Penn State was influenced by Theodor
https://ist.psu.edu/iconnect/summer-2025/leadership-examples-in-tech-rarely-look-like-me
PhD Alum Named Dean of Canadian iSchool
In 2012, Tamara Peyton discovered IST through a chance encounter with a graduate student. Now an alumna of IST’s doctoral program, she’s serving as dean of
https://ist.psu.edu/iconnect/summer-2025/phd-alum-named-dean-of-canadian-ischool
New Major Promotes Ethical Tech
Emerging technologies like AI, mobile computing, and biometrics can help us work and play, but their benefits (and tradeoffs) may not be evenly distributed. As
https://ist.psu.edu/iconnect/summer-2025/new-major-promotes-ethical-tech
Departmentalizing, IST-Style
IST began as an interdisciplinary college and has remained that way for more than 25 years. Now, with more students and majors than ever, the college has create
https://ist.psu.edu/iconnect/summer-2025/departmentalizing-ist-style
Faculty Promotions
The following is a list of academic promotions for tenured and tenure-line faculty members in the College of IST, effective July 1, 2025. Congratulations to the
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A Year on the Move
Andrea Tapia's first year as permanent dean has been a whirlwind of travel and ambassadorship. From Happy Valley to Hong Kong, she has promoted IST’s successe
https://ist.psu.edu/iconnect/summer-2025/a-year-on-the-move
A Soaring Vision
The impressive Westgate Building—home to IST—has been a steadfast presence at University Park campus since 2004. While the panoramic landmark remains the sa
https://ist.psu.edu/iconnect/summer-2025/a-soaring-vision
Leading the AI Charge
Beginning this fall, undergraduate students will have a new major to consider: Artificial Intelligence Methods and Applications (AIMA) in the College of IST. Th
https://ist.psu.edu/iconnect/summer-2025/leading-the-ai-charge
That's a Wrap!
Last October, IST alumni and friends joined students, staff, and faculty at University Park for two days of events celebrating 25 years since the college opened
https://ist.psu.edu/iconnect/summer-2025/thats-a-wrap
Is There a Place for ChatGPT in Academia?
Last October, Distinguished Professor James Wang contributed to a story in Patterns journal titled, “How Our Authors Are Using AI Tools in Manuscript Writing.
https://ist.psu.edu/iconnect/summer-2025/is-there-a-place-for-chatgpt-in-academia
Exploring How to Give
Greg Roszyk ’89 Sci and his wife, Marnie Salisbury, recently made a generous $1 million estate commitment to IST. When realized, the commitment will create tw
https://ist.psu.edu/iconnect/summer-2025/exploring-how-to-give
Perfect Match
The Igwé Family Matching Scholarship Program in the College of Information Sciences and Technology—generously created by C. Frank Igwé ’08g in 2024—offe
https://ist.psu.edu/iconnect/summer-2025/perfect-match
Championing Philanthropy
In February, IST welcomed Tom Maatta as the new director of development and alumni relations. Maatta replaced Mike Weyandt, who served in the position for six y
https://ist.psu.edu/iconnect/summer-2025/championing-philanthropy
Lasting Legacies
Coming to IST Carroll: During the late 1990s, computer science departments were rapidly expanding in various areas of HCI. After 10 years at Virginia Tech—as
https://ist.psu.edu/iconnect/summer-2025/lasting-legacies
Our Newest Alumni
University wide commencement ceremonies for summer and fall graduates were held at the Bryce Jordan Center. The College of IST's spring commencement ceremony, p
https://ist.psu.edu/iconnect/summer-2025/our-newest-alumni
Alums' consultancy explores the intersection of people, technology, and change
George Wolf ’16 IST, LA is the cofounder and CTO of Guidewise and executive producer for the Implementors podcast, which has grown to over 208,000 active subs
https://ist.psu.edu/iconnect/summer-2025/podcast-explores-the-intersection-of-people-technology-and-change
Turning Research into Passion
Adanna Nedd '21 is helping to redefine what gaming looks like for people who look like her. While in IST, Nedd was also the recipient of a Millennium Scholars
https://ist.psu.edu/iconnect/summer-2025/turning-research-into-passion
Alumni Awards
The alumni awards ceremony is a highlight of IST’s annual symposium. The event was held on October 25 at the Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub in State College du
https://ist.psu.edu/iconnect/summer-2025/alumni-awards
Mentoring and Engagement
Koby Allen ‘18Doug BalogDave BrannonDeon Butler ’15gNick Caponi ’19Darin Carter ’14Bertha Castaneda Guzman '17Dave Costlow ’03Cassidy DiPaola ’21
https://ist.psu.edu/iconnect/summer-2025/mentoring-and-engagement
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In photos: 2025 Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts
The 2025 Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts began Wednesday, July 9, with Children and Youth Day. The festival runs through Sunday, July 13, and features
https://www.psu.edu/news/arts-and-entertainment/story/photos-2025-central-pennsylvania-festival-arts
Class Notes (July 1 2024-June 30, 2025)
Celebrating the new positions, promotions, and recognitions of IST alumni.
https://ist.psu.edu/iconnect/summer-2025/class-notes
Class Notes (2025-2026)
Celebrating the new positions, promotions, and recognitions of IST alumni.
https://ist.psu.edu/iconnect/summer-2026/class-notes
News
Computer science grad makes $1 million estate commitment to the College of IST
Greg Roszyk, who earned a bachelor's degree in computer science in 1989, and his wife, Marnie Salisbury, recently made a $1 million estate commitment to the Col
https://www.psu.edu/news/information-sciences-and-technology/story/computer-science-grad-makes-1-million-estate-commitment
IST_FN-22: IST Staff Work Expectations and Overtime Guidelines
IST Staff Work Expectations and Overtime Guidelines The College of IST is committed to supporting a healthy work-life balance for all employees while meeting t
https://ist.psu.edu/faculty-staff-resource-hub/administrative-guidelines-and-policies/ist-fn-22
Masthead
iConnect TeamKelly BryanJordan FordCole HanderhanEmily KissingerMary Fetzer PhotographyPhotography by College of IST or Penn State unless otherwise credi
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Let's give a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — July 17
As part of our regular “We Are!” feature, we recognize 21 Penn Staters who have gone above and beyond what’s asked of them in their work at the University
https://www.psu.edu/news/campus-life/story/lets-give-we-are-these-penn-staters-july-17
Victoria Prewitt-Rodriguez
Victoria Prewitt-Rodriguez
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IST Connections
IST Connections is IST’s signature involvement fair, bringing together student organizations that align with IST majors and interests. This is the perfect opportunity to, find your community, meet...
https://ist.psu.edu/events/ist-connections-3
IST Connections- Fall 2026
IST Connections is IST’s signature involvement fair, bringing together student organizations that align with IST majors and interests. This is the perfect opportunity to, find your community, meet...
https://ist.psu.edu/events/ist-connections-3-2
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University Libraries to host August speakers on AI, the Data Rescue Project
Penn State University Libraries will sponsor two speakers on open scholarship topics in conjunction with the second Penn State Open Scholarship Boot Camp, set f
https://www.psu.edu/news/university-libraries/story/university-libraries-host-august-speakers-ai-data-rescue-project
IST Still Searching? Internship Workshop
Are you still searching for an internship? No worries, it's not too late. Join us and we'll help you develop a strategy with tips and tricks to energize your search. Internship Search Resources
https://ist.psu.edu/events/still-searching-internship-strategy-workshop-3
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College of IST names student marshal for summer 2025 commencement
The Penn State College of Information Sciences and Technology has named Bryan Wright as its summer 2025 student marshal. He will lead the procession of IST grad
https://www.psu.edu/news/information-sciences-and-technology/story/college-ist-names-student-marshal-summer-2025
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IST student earns first place in national cybersecurity competition
Asa Reynolds, an integrated undergraduate-graduate student majoring in cybersecurity analytics and operations in the College of Information Sciences and Technol
https://www.psu.edu/news/information-sciences-and-technology/story/ist-student-earns-first-place-national-cybersecurity
Cassidy DiPaola '21, ’21g
Cassidy was the first student in the College of IST’s Integrated Undergraduate-Graduate (IUG) program to concurrently earn a bachelor's degree in Information
https://ist.psu.edu/directory/cassidy-dipaola
Michael Morelli '17
Michael is a Cyber Operations Manager at Summa Health, where he leads a team of security engineers and analysts while overseeing vulnerability management and in
https://ist.psu.edu/directory/michael-morelli
Mary K. Ward '16
Mary Ward is a Product Lead at Capital One, spearheading the development of GenAI infrastructure. With nearly a decade of experience in product management, soft
https://ist.psu.edu/directory/mary-ward
A Soaring Vision
A Soaring Vision
https://ist.psu.edu/iconnect/summer-2025/the-big-picture
Erin McGovern
Erin McGovern
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Rick Fabrizio Jr.
Rick Fabrizio Jr.
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Nikita Page
Nikita Page
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Neha Sharma
Neha Sharma
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CJ Smulligan
CJ Smulligan
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Paul Warner
Paul Warner
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John Esteves
John Esteves
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Jackson Houser
Jackson Houser
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Danny Shapich
Danny Shapich
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Andrew Kline
Andrew Kline
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Alan Bersavage
Alan Bersavage
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Alexander Kochanov
Alexander Kochanov
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Joseph Wanat
Joseph Wanat
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Jeremy Friedman
Jeremy Friedman
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Anthony Avella
Anthony Avella
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Valibhav Gupta
Valibhav Gupta
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Yuetong "Renee" Kang
Yuetong "Renee" Kang
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Maya Merhi
Maya Merhi
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Drew Ronk
Drew Ronk
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Christoper Zolet
Christoper Zolet
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Madison Brown
Madison Brown
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Brian Chamberlain
Brian Chamberlain
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Matt Christianson
Matt Christianson
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Jeremy Sheley
Jeremy Sheley
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Siya Divekar
Siya Divekar
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Anay Kamal
Anay Kamal
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