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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.
Diana Lysova

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.
SheInnovates 2026 winners

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.
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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.
Varun Shelke and the KPMG Cup

SCI Student and Pitt Business Consulting Team Transform Collaboration into Gold at Fall 2025 KPMG Cup Showcase

“The future belongs to hybrid thinkers who can evaluate technology through a business lens and inform business strategy with technical understanding,” said Varun Shelke, a SCI master's student and the winner of the 2025 Pitt Business KPMG Cup.
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A Tough but Worthwhile Transformation: First MDS Graduates Reflect on their Journey

Chuck Allias and Taylen Inthisane share their experience earning SCI's newest master's degree, the online Master of Data Science, after being among the program's first graduates in Fall 2025.
Students at the Grace Hopper Conference in 2025

Transforming Futures: Funding Support Sends SCI Students to Undergraduate Conferences

SCI is committed to removing financial barriers for students to attend prestigious conferences to network, learn about research opportunities, and broaden their horizons. In 2025, students attended conferences like AfroTech and the Grace Hopper Celebration.
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Pitt's Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) Club Creates Spaces for Visibility, Success, and Transformation

Addy Agastheeswaran, a computer science student at SCI, is the co-founder of Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS), a new student organization dedicated to creating a supportive community for members to learn, connect, and grow in a field where they are historically underrepresented.