To expand their cost-saving work for CUNY SPS students, several faculty members received grants to redesign their courses and replace proprietary textbooks with customized open educational resources.

In this Q&A piece, Sergey Tikhonov, a CUNY SPS Information Science student, discusses his award-winning project that helps children with autism spectrum disorder recognize their different emotions. His program also provides insights for teachers and parents to identify areas where kids will need help modulating their emotional responses.

Starting in Fall 2026, students in the BS in Information Science program may choose to enroll in a cybersecurity track that will equip them with the skills and expertise needed to work in the digital security field.