Dear Friends of IST,
The Department of Information Sciences and Technology (IST) at George Mason University has had an extraordinary year, with notable student and faculty achievements. As department chair, I invite you to sustain our momentum by giving to IST this year.
Highlights from this year:
The BS in Information Technology continues to be one of the largest and most recognized programs in the College of Engineering and Computing with more than 2,000 students.
Our graduate programs saw remarkable growth:
- MS in Applied Information Technology increased by 18%
- PhD in IT grew by 20%
- Faculty funding reached $8.8 million in 2023, an impressive increase from previous years.
- IST earned a top 50 spot in this year's U.S News and World Report for our online masters in information technology
- IST successfully implemented 72 capstone projects, providing students with hands-on experience in tackling industry-relevant problems.
To continue offering such transformative experiences, we need your support! Your contributions help fund these projects and ensure students have the resources they need to succeed. By investing in IST, you are investing in the next generation of technology leaders, and together, we can continue to make a significant impact on the future of all industries with technology solutions.
Sincerely,
Özlem Uzuner, PhD | Professor and Chair, Information Sciences and Technology