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CURIOUS MINDS. REAL CONNECTIONS.

Your next chapter starts here.

Information systems. Technology. Analytics.
A community for what comes next.

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WELCOME TO SISTA

01 / THE CONNECTION

Big possibilities.
Even better company.

The future is full of questions.
Let’s explore them together.

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ROOTED AT AKRONCollege of Business
Student community

We’re the Society for Information Systems, Technology, and Analytics at The University of Akron.

A student community connecting curious minds with the people, ideas, and opportunities shaping what’s next.

Get to know the experience

YOUR SEMESTER WITH SISTA

02 / THE CALENDAR

A little curiosity.
A lot of possibility.

A semester of ideas, connections,
and good company.

Fall 2026September–December

7 gatherings. Every other Wednesday.

  1. CommunityPast event

    Fall Kickoff & Game Night

    Meet the board, get to know SISTA, and connect over games and a raffle.

    Wednesday · 6 PM

    College of Business, Room 179

  2. Guest speakerPast event

    Drew Koechley

    Managing Director, Analytics & AI Strategy at VML

    Career journeys, analytics, and AI, with time for questions.

    Wednesday · 6–7 PM

    College of Business, Room 179

  3. CommunityNext up

    General Meeting

    Updates, news, games, and social time. Details to come.

    Wednesday · 6 PM

    Murphy Conference Room, CBA 258

    Planned · Check for updates

  4. Guest speakerUpcoming

    Ben Nyx

    Founder & CEO at Rinth Labs

    A guest conversation with Ben Nyx. Session details to come.

    Wednesday · 6 PM

    Murphy Conference Room, CBA 258

    Planned · Check for updates

  5. CommunityUpcoming

    General Meeting

    Updates, news, games, and social time. Details to come.

    Wednesday · 6 PM

    College of Business, Room 179

    Planned · Check for updates

  6. Guest speakerUpcoming

    Laura Kish

    Global IT Director, Analytics at The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.

    A guest conversation with Laura Kish. Session details to come.

    Wednesday · 6 PM

    College of Business, Room 179

    Planned · Check for updates

  7. Semester wrap-upUpcoming

    Final Meeting

    Next-semester discussion and leadership elections are planned. Details to come.

    Wednesday · 6 PM

    College of Business, Room 179

    Planned · Check for updates

All times are Eastern. Future events are planned and details may change. Check the latest announcement before you come.

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LIFE AT SISTA

03 / IN THE MOMENT

Different interests.
Shared ambition.

From game nights to guest speakers,
this is what our community looks like.

FROM OUR FIRST TWO EVENTS

Eight moments. One community. Tap a photo to take a closer look.

SISTA students gathered for a group photo at the fall kickoff.
Our first night togetherKickoff & Game Night
SISTA raffle winner graphic with two students and the kickoff presentation behind them.
A winning momentKickoff raffle
Students playing cards around a table at SISTA game night.
A little friendly competitionKickoff & Game Night
Five students leaning into a playful group photo taken from below.
A different perspectiveAround SISTA
Students playing a round of Tapple together.
Your turn.Kickoff & Game Night
Two students posing together after the September guest speaker session.
Good conversations. Good company.After the guest speaker session
SISTA students listening to Drew Koechley on a classroom video call.
Ideas beyond the classroomGuest Speaker: Drew Koechley
SISTA Game Night thank-you graphic featuring the student group photo.
Thanks for coming out!Game Night recap
Life at SISTA

MEET OUR LEADERSHIP

04 / OUR PEOPLE

The people bringing
us together.

Student-led. Connected by curiosity.
Get to know the SISTA board.

LET’S SEE WHAT’S NEXT

Make the
connection.

Find your people. Follow the moments.
Stay connected with SISTA.

SISTA — Society for Information Systems, Technology, and Analytics
A student organization atThe University of Akron