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BSIS News & Updates

This page will serve as a central location for information directly related to the BSIS Undergraduate Program.

New Advising Office

BSIS Advisors, Bob Perkoski and Mary Koller, have relocated to their new office on the 7th Floor of the Information Sciences Building. Aside from Academic Advising, all other Student Services offices can still be found on the 5th Floor.

December Graduation

Are you graduating this fall? Make sure you visit our Graduation Information page to make sure you don't miss out on any important news!

Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans

These fellowships, which support thirty individuals a year for up to two years of graduate study in any subject.  Graduating seniors and current graduate students who are not past their second year of study are eligible.  The Fellowship provides $25,000 maintenance and half tuition (up to $20,000 per academic year).   Candidates must be either holders of Green Cards, naturalized citizens, or a child of at least one naturalized citizen parent (the other parent may not be a native-born US citizen). The application deadline is November 1, 2010. Please see their website at for complete details, including a list of the distinguished 2010 fellows.

BSIS Advising Contact Information

Mary Koller, Advisor
720B Information Sciences Building
135 North Bellefield Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
412-624-5143 | E-mail Mary


Bob Perkoski, Advisor & BSIS Program Chair
720A Information Sciences Building
135 North Bellefield Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
412-624-9425 | E-mail Bob