“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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Surveillance and ICE Are Driving Patients Away From Medical Care, Report Warnsby Dell Cameron on January 21, 2026 at 6:04 pmA new EPIC report says data brokers, ad-tech surveillance, and ICE enforcement are among the factors leading to a “health privacy crisis” that is eroding trust and deterring people from seeking care.
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ICE Details a New Minnesota-Based Detention Network That Spans 5 Statesby Dell Cameron on January 20, 2026 at 7:12 pmInternal ICE planning documents propose spending up to $50 million on a privately run network capable of shipping immigrants in custody hundreds of miles across the Upper Midwest.
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US Hackers Reportedly Caused a Blackout in Venezuelaby Andy Greenberg, Maddy Varner, Lily Hay Newman on January 17, 2026 at 11:30 amPlus: AI reportedly caused ICE to send agents into the field without training, Palantir’s app for targeting immigrants gets exposed, and more.
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Elon Musk’s Grok ‘Undressing’ Problem Isn’t Fixedby Matt Burgess on January 15, 2026 at 7:30 pmX has placed more restrictions on Grok’s ability to generate explicit AI images, but tests show that the updates have created a patchwork of limitations that fail to fully address the issue.
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Why ICE Can Kill With Impunityby Lila Hassan on January 15, 2026 at 6:54 pmOver the past decade, US immigration agents have shot and killed more than two dozen people. Not a single agent appears to have faced criminal charges.
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Former CISA Director Jen Easterly Will Lead RSAC Conferenceby Lily Hay Newman on January 15, 2026 at 1:00 pmThe longtime cybersecurity professional says she’s taking the helm of the legacy security organization at “an inflection point” for tech and the world beyond.