Student News
PhD in LIS Student Elaine Kong receives 2026 Paul Evan Peters Scholarship
Doctoral student Elaine Kong and master’s student Violeta Duncan (Simmons University) are the 2026 recipients of the Paul Evan Peters Scholarship for graduate study in information science or closely related fields.
Ahana Biswas Represents SCI at Selective Santa Fe Institute Graduate Workshop
Ahana Biswas, a fourth-year Ph.D. student in information science at SCI and researcher in the PICSO Lab, attended the Santa Fe Institute (SFI) Graduate Workshop in Computational Social Science from May 24 through June 5, 2026. A highly selective and prestigious program, the workshop brings together a small cohort of graduate students from leading institutions to collaborate on interdisciplinary research.
SCI Student John Onubogu Accepted into Prestigious MLT Career Prep Program
July 13, 2026
SCI student and computer science major, John Onubogu, was recently accepted into the Management Leadership Tomorrow (MLT) Career Prep Program. A highly selective program, the MLT Career Prep Program features a rigorous application process including essays, interviews, and a comprehensive evaluation of each applicant's academic standing, leadership potential, and recommendations.
Doris Carson Williams Internship recipient on innovative information science and scholarship
Paige Frank, a rising senior at SCI and Stamps Scholar, will use her expertise in information science and technology to help growing organizations and businesses broaden their reach.
How SCI helped a recent grad build an innovative career in quantitative analysis
As she prepares to start her career in data science at PNC, 2026 SCI graduate Diana Lysova is looking forward to applying what she learned at SCI and gaining new experience along the way.Graduating SCI student reflects on impacts of the SCI experience
Donat Fabian (SCI’ 26) has spent his last couple years at Pitt blooming as both an undergraduate and graduate student at SCI and as an international student and student-athlete. Fabian is originally from Budapest, Hungary and has juggled the responsibilities of being on the Pitt Varsity Men’s Swimming team and completing his newest degree, a Master of Science in Information Science (MSIS), in only three consecutive semesters.
Student's first-time attendance at Pitt's SheInnovates hackathon leads to innovation and growth
Sanjana Pejathaya (SCI '27) shares her first-hand account of attending SheInnovates, a hackathon that Pejathaya and her teammates ultimately took first place in.SCI undergraduate researcher accepted into competitive international ACM Student Research Competition
In her last semester at Pitt, Michelle Star (SCI ’26) had her human-computer interaction (HCI) research paper accepted into the highly competitive Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Student Research Competition. Star was one of only six international undergraduate students to get their research paper accepted.SCI student combines innovation and community with Pitt Science Olympiad involvement
Tyler Schutt (SCI '27) is bringing his experience with Pitt's Science Olympiad to SCI, viewing it as a great outlet to give back and create opportunities for young STEM students.
First SCI Mentorship Program Picnic held to celebrate success and innovation
The SCI Mentorship Program held its first SCI Mentorship Picnic on April 10, allowing mentees and mentors to come together face-to-face to celebrate their partnerships as the semester comes to a close.SCI Student Innovates with Entrepreneurial Tools
Quentin Romero Lauro (SCI) is a clear example of the kind of innovation the School of Computing and Information (SCI) aims to cultivate. As the co-creator of BizChat, an AI-powered tool built to support small business owners in under-resourced communities, Romero Lauro's work blends technical skill with social awareness.SCI Student Named to the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program
César Guerra-Solano (SCI '26) has been named a 2026 Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) scholar.Computer science majors and professors grapple with AI advancements
Artificial intelligence skills are becoming the new norm for college students.