Penn State’s PhD in Information Sciences and Technology (IST) is an interdisciplinary program that blends computer science, social science, and design. Students explore data governance, cybersecurity, AI and ethics, HCI, and socio-technical systems, producing applied and theoretical research. Graduates shape the future of information systems in academia, tech, policy, and nonprofit sectors.
Designing an algorithmic fairness framework for AI decision systems in public services
Modeling the behavioral response to cybersecurity warnings in mobile devices across user demographics
Studying misinformation spread on encrypted platforms and potential mitigation strategies
Developing an HCI model for elderly users of telemedicine platforms in rural areas
Creating a blockchain-based identity verification system for secure academic credentialing
Designing inclusive UX frameworks for multilingual, multicultural digital services
Evaluating privacy-preserving machine learning techniques for healthcare data analysis
Simulating autonomous agent collaboration in hybrid human-AI work environments
Analyzing ethical implications of algorithmic transparency mandates in tech policy
Building NLP-based sentiment analysis tools for crisis response on social media
Developing a gamified cybersecurity training platform for K–12 students
Creating a real-time decision support system for nonprofit aid distribution networks
Studying the digital divide’s effect on civic participation through mobile device access analysis
Modeling long-term behavioral shifts in online communities under content moderation interventions
Designing smart assistant protocols that prioritize user consent and privacy across voice-based interfaces
Tackle ethical, technical, and human challenges in digital systems with Penn State’s IST PhD.
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