Mission

Emerging Technologies (ET) investigates IT technologies, architectures and strategies that are important to Penn State's information technology development and infrastructure. ET staff will report the results of their investigations, and where appropriate, will prototype solutions. ET staff will dialogue with their peers on a regular basis to become aware of their respective needs and concerns.

Introduction

Emerging Technologies investigates new information technologies with the goal of reducing the time to market for new information services which will help Penn State achieve its goals in teaching, research, and outreach in conjunction with the University's mission. Current ET investigative areas represent a broad cross-section of IT areas. Some investigations are already in action, while others are on the drawing board or farther out on the horizon. As the territory for emerging technologies continues to develop at an accelerated pace, ET hopes to play a crucial role in helping to identify, prototype and perhaps build those systems that will enable technology to serve the needs of Penn State students, faculty, and staff.

Defining ET Initiatives

Many ET initiatives will be stimulated externally, originating either from ITS and other Penn State peers or from other universities and institutions/agencies, while other initiatives will be stimulated internally from interactions within the ET group. Please review areas of interest and initiatives for more information.

Staff