“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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DHS Kept Chicago Police Records for Months in Violation of Domestic Espionage Rulesby Dell Cameron on November 12, 2025 at 10:03 pm
The Department of Homeland Security collected data on Chicago residents accused of gang ties to test if police files could feed an FBI watchlist. Months passed before anyone noticed it wasn’t deleted.
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This Is the Platform Google Claims Is Behind a 'Staggering’ Scam Text Operationby Matt Burgess on November 12, 2025 at 10:00 am
Google is suing 25 people it alleges are behind a “relentless” scam text operation that uses a phishing-as-a-service platform called Lighthouse.
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The Government Shutdown Is a Ticking Cybersecurity Time Bombby Lily Hay Newman on November 7, 2025 at 10:34 pm
Many critical systems are still being maintained, and the cloud provides some security cover. But experts say that any lapses in protections like patching and monitoring could expose government systems.
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Mexico City Is the Most Video-Surveilled Metropolis in the Americasby Dalila Sarabia on November 7, 2025 at 11:00 am
Despite 83,000 public cameras, crime in Mexico City remains high—and widespread surveillance raises myriad ethical issues.
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Scam Ads Are Flooding Social Media. These Former Meta Staffers Have a Planby Craig Silverman on November 6, 2025 at 11:30 am
Rob Leathern and Rob Goldman, who both worked at Meta, are launching a new nonprofit that aims to bring transparency to an increasingly opaque, scam-filled social media ecosystem.
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Zohran Mamdani Just Inherited the NYPD Surveillance Stateby Ali Winston on November 5, 2025 at 5:51 pm
In addition to affordability, New York City’s mayor-elect will be forced to reckon with the NYPD’s sweeping mass surveillance operations.