Penn State’s BS in Information Sciences and Technology (IST) combines computing, data analytics, cybersecurity, and system design to prepare students for modern IT careers. The curriculum emphasizes practical, project-based learning across software development, network infrastructure, data visualization, and human-centered design. Students collaborate with businesses and organizations to apply their skills in real-world settings. Graduates pursue careers in software development, IT consulting, systems analysis, UX design, or data science.
Building a mobile health tracking platform with integrated data visualization
Designing a secure student portal for university resource access
Creating a chatbot for customer service using NLP tools
Visualizing large-scale COVID-19 data for public dashboards
Developing a gamified platform for IT skill learning
Designing a recommendation engine for e-commerce platforms
Building a secure cloud storage solution with end-to-end encryption
Redesigning the UX of a nonprofit’s donation system
Developing a dashboard for real-time cybersecurity alerts
Creating an IT ticketing system for internal business support
Designing a predictive analytics model for retail inventory
Mobile-first web redesign of a small business website
Developing a digital identity system for blockchain integration
Creating a collaborative knowledge-sharing app for students
Designing a role-based access control system for an HR app
Building a file tracking app for compliance in healthcare
Interactive data story on climate change trends
Simulating phishing attacks for training security awareness
Creating a job-matching portal using ML-based skills parsing
Building a UX audit toolkit for digital inclusion evaluation
Solve problems at the intersection of people, systems, and data with this dynamic, project-focused IST program.
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