Discover the latest tools and strategies for quickly and effectively developing your concepts into working prototypes. This event is great for those looking to participate in the&nbsp;<a href="https://nittanyai.psu.edu/alliance-programs/nittany-ai-challenge/">Nittany AI Challenge</a>&nbsp;or anyone who wants to learn more about artificial intelligence (AI) technology.
The Problem-to-Prototype Tool Fair features:
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<li>Interactive sessions on the prototyping process, from problem to tangible solutions</li>
<li>Hands-on demonstrations of prototyping tools and platforms</li>
<li>Expert insights</li>
<li>Networking with innovators, designers, and technologists</li>
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Whether you have experience with AI or are just getting started, come and learn how to make the most of these game-changing tools:&nbsp;
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<li>AI Builders Group: Group of tools to help formation of ideas&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Claude Code: LLM assistant, text generation, summarization&nbsp;</li>
<li>Cursor: AI-first code editor&nbsp;</li>
<li>Figma: UI/UX design and prototyping&nbsp;</li>
<li>GitHub Copilot Web GUI: AI-powered code completion&nbsp;</li>
<li>Google AI Studio: GenAI model testing and front-end app building&nbsp;</li>
<li>Lovable: AI-powered user research&nbsp;</li>
<li>Perplexity: AI search and research&nbsp;</li>
<li>Vercel V0: Front-end deployment and hosting&nbsp;</li>
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This event is open to anyone. No coding experience needed!&nbsp;
Location:&nbsp;Engineering Collaborative Research and Education Building (ECoRE), room 028&nbsp;
<a href="https://nittanyai.psu.edu/events/problem-to-prototype-tool-fair-come-learn-about-tools-to-make-prototyping-a-breeze/">Register here</a>

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The Nittany AI Alliance is hosting a Problem-to-Prototype Fair, featuring hands-on demonstrations of artificial intelligence prototyping tools and platforms. The event will be held on Dec. 4 from 6-8 p.m. in the Engineering Collaborative Research and Education Building (ECoRE), room 028, and is open to the Penn State community. 

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Join IST alumni as they share their diverse experiences and perspectives gained through their educational and professional journeys in the next session of IST Alumni Identity Talks, focused on first-generation students, from 12 to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10, on Zoom.

IST Alumni Identity Talks -- First-Generation Students | Penn State University

Join IST alumni as they share their diverse experiences and perspectives gained through their educational and professional journeys in the next session of IST Alumni Identity Talks, focused on first-generation students, from 12 to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10, on Zoom.

IST Alumni Identity Talks -- First-Generation Students

David Hozza, lecturer in the College of Information Sciences and Technology, will deliver a talk, "Things I've Learned on This Teaching Journey," during the George J. McMurtry Faculty Excellence in Teaching and Learning Award lecture at noon on Thursday, Nov. 11, in E202 Westgate Building. The lecture will also be livestreamed.

2021 McMurtry Lecture – David Hozza | Penn State University

David Hozza, lecturer in the College of Information Sciences and Technology, will deliver a talk, "Things I've Learned on This Teaching Journey," during the George J. McMurtry Faculty Excellence in Teaching and Learning Award lecture at noon on Thursday, Nov. 11, in E202 Westgate Building. The lecture will also be livestreamed.

2021 McMurtry Lecture – David Hozza

Join Lorrie Faith Cranor, director and Bosch Distinguished Professor of the CyLab Security and Privacy Institute, Carnegie Mellon University, for an upcoming Zoom talk in the College of Information Sciences and Technology Distinguished Lecture Series, "Designing Useful and Usable Privacy Interfaces" from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Nov. 12. The lecture is free and open to the Penn State community.

IST Distinguished Lecture Series – Lorrie Faith Cranor | Penn State University

Join Lorrie Faith Cranor, director and Bosch Distinguished Professor of the CyLab Security and Privacy Institute, Carnegie Mellon University, for an upcoming Zoom talk in the College of Information Sciences and Technology Distinguished Lecture Series, "Designing Useful and Usable Privacy Interfaces" from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Nov. 12. The lecture is free and open to the Penn State community.

IST Distinguished Lecture Series – Lorrie Faith Cranor

Members of the Penn State community are invited to join the College of Information Sciences and Technology for the next event in the IST Identity Talks series, “Women in Cyber,” which will be held virtually on Wednesday, March 15. Interested participants should register on the Identity Talks website.

IST Identity Talks Series Continues March 15 With 'Women in Cyber' | Penn State University

Members of the Penn State community are invited to join the College of Information Sciences and Technology for the next event in the IST Identity Talks series, “Women in Cyber,” which will be held virtually on Wednesday, March 15. Interested participants should register on the Identity Talks website.

IST Identity Talks Series Continues March 15 With 'Women in Cyber'

Swaroop Ghosh, professor of electrical engineering and computer science in the College of Engineering, will present "Some Tips on Entry to Quantum Computing and Performing Impactful Research" on Oct. 2 in E202 Westgate Building on the University Park campus. The event is part of&nbsp;IST Research Talks, a series of lectures that highlight the interdisciplinary work of Penn State faculty and scholars.&nbsp;

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IST Research Talk to focus on entry to quantum computing | Penn State University

Swaroop Ghosh, professor of electrical engineering and computer science in the College of Engineering, will present "Some Tips on Entry to Quantum Computing and Performing Impactful Research" on Oct. 2 in E202 Westgate Building on the University Park campus. The event is part of IST Research Talks, a series of lectures that highlight the interdisciplinary work of Penn State faculty and scholars. 

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IST Research Talk to focus on entry to quantum computing

Priya Kumar, PNC Technologies Career Development Professor in the College of Information Sciences and Technology, will present a lecture about the importance of including youth voices in technology research on Nov. 20 as part of the IST Research Talks series.&nbsp;

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IST Research Talks presents "Partnering With Youth in Technology Research" | Penn State University

Priya Kumar, PNC Technologies Career Development Professor in the College of Information Sciences and Technology, will present a lecture about the importance of including youth voices in technology research on Nov. 20 as part of the IST Research Talks series. 

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IST Research Talks presents "Partnering With Youth in Technology Research" 

IST Research Talks will feature Betsy Campbell and Nicklaus Giacobe, associate teaching professors in the College of Information Sciences and Technology, on Dec. 4 in Westgate Building at University Park.&nbsp;

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IST Research Talks presents Betsy Campbell and Nicklaus Giacobe | Penn State University

IST Research Talks will feature Betsy Campbell and Nicklaus Giacobe, associate teaching professors in the College of Information Sciences and Technology, on Dec. 4 in Westgate Building at University Park. 

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IST Research Talks presents Betsy Campbell and Nicklaus Giacobe

The Nittany AI Alliance is hosting a Problem-to-Prototype Fair, featuring hands-on demonstrations of artificial intelligence prototyping tools and platforms. The event will be held on Dec. 4 from 6-8 p.m. in the Engineering Collaborative Research and Education Building (ECoRE), room&nbsp;028, and is open to the Penn State community.&nbsp;

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Nittany AI Problem-to-Prototype Tool Fair

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IST Research Talks presents Betsy Campbell and Nicklaus Giacobe