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Read more News IST students win top spots at social engineering competition May 9, 2024 Competition highlights believable fake news created with generative AI tools May 8, 2024 Media Mention: David Hozza May 6, 2024 Read More News Events Jul 11 Vanguard Virtual Technology Development 2024 EXPLORE Day 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm Sep 23 IST Corporate Associate Career Fair 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Sep 24 IST Fall Career Fair 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Sep 27 2024 National Cybersecurity Virtual Career Fair 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm View More Events ||| Creating Leaders for the Information Age We are about solving problems—not those found only in textbooks, but real-world problems that impact everyday lives. Our interdisciplinary programs position students and scholars to take on the complex challenges that exist at the intersection of information, technology, and people. Explore Degree Programs Creating Leaders for the Information Age Our interdisciplinary programs position students and scholars to take on the complex challenges that exist at the intersection of information, technology, and people. Explore Degree Programs ||| IST students are in high demand. 100% of undergraduates complete an internship before graduation 700+ employers actively recruit IST students each year 84% of undergraduates receive a job offer from their internship provider Connect with Our Students Research in IST is transformative. Through diverse collaborations, thoughtful approaches, and innovative solutions we are changing the way we live, work, and engage with the world. Discover Our Research ||| Our collaborative research is transforming the way we live, work, and engage with the world. Discover Our Research Our strength is our community. Zigmund Bernard Paving the way for a career in cybersecurity...