Penn State’s MS in Information Sciences and Technology (IST) is designed for students seeking to apply advanced computing and information systems in organizational, social, and technological contexts. Topics include data analytics, secure systems, human-computer interaction, and socio-technical systems. Students gain practical experience through lab projects, research, and system design. Graduates work in IT consulting, UX design, cybersecurity, or pursue PhDs in interdisciplinary computing fields.
Designing a cybersecurity framework for enterprise cloud systems
Building a data visualization dashboard for digital health records
Studying user experience in mobile banking applications
Simulating network security threats in a virtual environment
Analyzing social media data for misinformation trends
Developing an AI-driven helpdesk chatbot
Creating an accessibility audit tool for public websites
Designing a digital identity management system using blockchain
Evaluating usability of VR training systems
Developing a knowledge graph for enterprise knowledge sharing
Creating a mobile-first UI for nonprofit service platforms
Testing multi-factor authentication adoption in small businesses
Building an analytics pipeline for smart city IoT systems
Studying user trust in algorithmic decision systems
Prototyping a crisis alert app for campus emergencies
Solve human and technical problems with smart, secure, and inclusive information systems.
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