Centers and Labs

Explore new horizons beyond the classroom by engaging with specialized centers and labs at the College of Information, Data and Society. Collaborate closely with faculty and students, diving deep into areas of interest to enrich your educational experience. Whether you are passionate about data analytics, social impact, cybersecurity or technological innovation, our specialty centers and labs provide the perfect environment for hands-on learning, research and growth. Transform your academic journey and make a meaningful impact in your field.

Silicon Valley Center for Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity

The Silicon Valley Center for Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity supports the development of a broadly informed and well-prepared citizenry and workforce who understand the security, privacy and policy challenges of a highly integrated, information-rich world.

 

iSchool Center for Information Research and Innovation (CIRI)

The Center for Information Research and Innovation at the School of Information fosters research in the field of information science, aimed at generating exemplary new practices and innovative products that benefit a global audience.

iSchool ICANN Lab

The Intelligent Conversational Agents and Neural Networks Lab, also known as ICANN (pronounced: I can) Lab, operates 100 percent online. The Lab brings together graduate and undergraduate students, as well as collaborators, to tackle diverse challenges in information and data science. By embracing a socio-technical viewpoint, the ICANN Lab fosters innovative research and develops cutting-edge solutions in these dynamic fields.
 

Cross-Campus Interdisciplinary Responsible Computing Learning Experience (CIRCLE)

The CIRCLE Project unites students, faculty and staff from diverse disciplines and backgrounds at San José State University in meaningful conversations and active engagement with digital technologies and their broader social impacts.

iSchool Library Technology Integration (LTI) Lab

The iSchool Library Technology Intergration Lab aims to provide leadership in integrating technology and digital literacy resources into libraries, ensuring equitable access for current and future generations.