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 Big Data and Cybersecurity Center (BDCC)
The Silicon Valley Big Data and Cybersecurity Center 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 and who
have an appreciation of how big data methods can be used to gather, extract and present
information.
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.
