“Information technology is the intersection of business and technology that drives innovation. ITIAS funds today’s research for tomorrow’s possibilities.”
David E. Vozzola, PhD, ITIAS Director
Our Mission
Innovations don't happen overnight. Discoveries can take decades. The Information Technology Institute for Advanced Study provides support along the way. We support IT research activities in several multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary fields.
Our scholarship programs include stipends for research fellowships, housing assistance for visiting scholars, travel assistance for conference presentations, hardware and software for research projects, and advanced learning opportunities to develop and enhance research skills.
Our Vision
We envision a world where IT researchers use technology to benefit humanity. The Information Technology for Advanced Study will help develop the next generation of IT researchers. Our researchers will create a better world by delivering innovative technologies that enrich the world.
ITIAS research alums will represent a unique research community of diverse members representing several multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary fields in IT. These alumni will encourage and celebrate student research that will impact future generations.
IT Industry News
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The El Paso No-Fly Debacle Is Just the Beginning of a Drone Defense Messby Lily Hay Newman on February 16, 2026 at 11:30 amFears over a drug cartel drone over Texas sparked a recent airspace shutdown in El Paso and New Mexico, highlighting just how tricky it can be to deploy anti-drone weapons near cities.
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Ring Kills Flock Safety Deal After Super Bowl Ad Uproarby Maddy Varner, Andrew Couts on February 14, 2026 at 11:30 amPlus: Meta plans to add face recognition to its smart glasses, Jared Kushner named as part of whistleblower’s mysterious national security complaint, and more.
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Robot Dogs Are on Going on Patrol at the 2026 World Cup in Mexicoby Jorge Garay on February 14, 2026 at 10:00 amThe Mexican city of Guadalupe, which will host portions of the 2026 World Cup, recently showed off four new robot dogs that will help provide security during matches at BBVA Stadium.
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Crypto-Funded Human Trafficking Is Explodingby Andy Greenberg on February 12, 2026 at 1:00 pmThe use of cryptocurrency in sales of human beings for prostitution and scam compounds nearly doubled in 2025, according to a conservative estimate. Many of the deals are happening in plain sight.
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ICE Is Crashing the US Court System in Minnesotaby Maddy Varner on February 11, 2026 at 9:23 pmPetitions demanding people get the chance to be released from ICE custody have overwhelmed courts throughout the US.
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CBP Signs Clearview AI Deal to Use Face Recognition for ‘Tactical Targeting’by Dell Cameron on February 11, 2026 at 4:32 pmUS Border Patrol intelligence units will gain access to a face recognition tool built on billions of images scraped from the internet.