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Paying it forward: Penn State alumni share career insights during NY trip

11/12/18

When Nicholas Stannard, Shelly Gasperine and Georges Nkamicaniye graduated from the College of Information Sciences and Technology at Penn State in 2006, they didn’t have a large alumni network to draw from. The college, which opened its doors in 1999, had graduated its first class just three years earlier. Today, the three alumni, along with Sujay Patel, a 2014 graduate, are enjoying successful careers and want to pay forward their wisdom and knowledge to the next generation.

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IST Peer Career Assistant program to help students navigate career journey

11/12/18

Undergraduate students in Penn State’s College of Information Sciences and Technology are required to complete at least one internship before they graduate. The college's Peer Career Assistant initiative serves as a new resource for IST students who are looking to complete the internship requirement and, more importantly, get a head start on their careers.

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IST researchers develop tool to expand deep learning into security domains

11/8/18

Though they play a critical role in everything from the development of self-driving cars and voice-activated search to how medical providers make health-related decisions, deep learning techniques are rarely used in cybersecurity. Now, thanks to a new technique developed by an international team of researchers, deep learning could be poised for another breakthrough.

An inaugural University-wide undergraduate research symposium will showcase work being conducted by women, minorities and first-year students in STEM fields.

Inaugural research symposium offers chance for undergraduates to showcase skills

11/8/18

An inaugural University-wide undergraduate research symposium will showcase work being conducted by women, minorities and first-year students in STEM fields. The event features research from more than 30 participants through Penn State’s WISER/MURE/FURP program. The symposium will be held from 5:15 to 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 14 in the atrium of the Steidle Building on the University Park campus.

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Subtle visual cues nudge users to reveal more in online forums

11/6/18

Little things can mean a lot online. Researchers suggest that adding small computer graphics, called icons, that imply crowd size and connectivity can lead people to disclose more information — often very personal information — online.

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mHealth Challenge encourages undergraduate innovation, engagement

11/6/18

This fall, undergraduate students are working together in cross-college teams to develop original mobile health prototypes that address societal health needs associated with specific target audiences. The 2018 mHealth Challenge will be held Nov. 12 during Global Entrepreneurship Week.

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Fusco honored with IST’s McMurtry Excellence in Teaching and Learning Award

11/5/18

David Fusco, assistant teaching professor in the College of Information Sciences and Technology, has been recognized with the college’s George J. McMurtry Faculty Excellence in Teaching and Learning Award for 2018. The award recognizes IST faculty members who consistently provide an exceptional learning environment.

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Global Entrepreneurship Week Penn State set for Nov. 6-15

10/31/18

Penn State student innovators and community entrepreneurs are invited to explore their potential by connecting with collaborators, mentors and investors during Global Entrepreneurship Week Penn State, presented by the Penn State Small Business Development Center, Nov. 6–15.

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Army Reserve captain boosts civilian career through World Campus education

10/31/18

For Army Reserve Capt. Wade Saunders, Penn State was at the cornerstone of his transition to the next step of his civilian career. After enlisting in the Army at 18, earning a bachelor of science degree in computer science, working in multiple sectors of industry, and then joining the Army Reserve, Saunders found himself wanting to build on his career foundation by pursuing a higher degree while maintaining his dedication to the military.

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Former teacher pursues homeland security degree from nearly 4,000 miles away

10/31/18

U.S. Air Force cyber transport technician Jennifer Tatum has experienced quite a shift in her career. A former head teacher, Tatum quickly realized that teaching was not for her and wanted to explore a new career path. That’s when she joined the military and started working in computer networking. She is currently working to advance her skillset in the field by pursuing a master of professional studies in homeland security, with an option in information security and forensics, through Penn State World Campus.

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