Tech Tip: DuckDuckGo AI Chat
This month’s tip is DuckDuckGo AI Chat, a free and private way to use AI chatbots.
Monthly Archives: April 2025
CRM Community of Practice: Bringing the Community Together
CRM software plays an important role at U-M from managing applications to tracking engagement. To address shared challenges, the CRM CoP was created to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing among CRM administrators.
Meet OnboardingA2 Maizey: Helping new staff get their bearings at U-M with the help of U-M AI Tools
U-M recently rolled out an improved Ann Arbor campus New Employee Orientation, a new U-M Onboarding program, and OnboardingA2 Maizey, an AI-powered chatbot that delivers answers to common new-hire questions.
OpenAI’s o1 and o3-mini reasoning models now available through U-M GPT
Information and Technology Services is pleased to announce the integration of two new models into U-M GPT, the o1 and the o3-mini from OpenAI, which users can now access through the U-M GPT homepage dropdown menu. This update marks the first inclusion of ‘reasoning models’ to U-M’s AI services, which excel in the ability to perform tasks that require multi-step… Read More »
MiDesktop: Flexible & Secure Virtual Desktops for the Community
MiDesktop enables users to remotely access virtual desktops equipped with their project’s specific software, providing a cost-effective and adaptable alternative to traditional hardware.
Dive Into Innovation: Tour U-M’s Marine Hydrodynamics Lab
Register today to tour the Aaron Friedman Marine Hydrodynamics Laboratory (MHL) at the University of Michigan. This suite of cutting-edge laboratories and facilities is dedicated to classic naval architecture experiments, renewable energy, and hydrodynamics research. Discover one of U-M’s premier research centers that is propelling advancements in fluid dynamics and marine engineering. Tours take 1 hour and there… Read More »
Refreshed DCE101 Training: Cybersecurity and Data Protection at U-M
A new DCE101: Cybersecurity and Data Protection at U-M training course is now available in My LINC. This course provides useful data protection guidance and cybersecurity awareness for faculty and staff across all U-M academic campuses.
Tips for Traveling Safely with Technology
As you prepare to travel, you will likely take along some combination of a smartphone, tablet, laptop, and other mobile devices. Follow these tips to safeguard both your own and the university’s data.
Detroit Observatory: Where Historical Technology Meets Modern Tech
The Judy and Stanley Frankel Detroit Observatory pairs historical technology with modern tech to educate students, the university community, and the public.
The Hunt for Census Data Digitization at ICPSR
ICPSR staff partner with Census Bureau Economist to digitize about 500 million United States census records.
Michigan Technology Community Mentor Program
The Michigan Technology Community Mentor Program provides the opportunity for network building, knowledge sharing, and professional goal development.
Unlimited Access to Adobe Stock Images for U-M Community
The University of Michigan is enhancing its creative resources by offering unlimited access to Adobe Stock images for all active faculty, staff, and students.
Bringing UX to the front lines: How the user story shaped the new Kiosk experience at Michigan Medicine
At Michigan Medicine, technology plays a crucial role in supporting patient care. The Health Information Technology and Services (HITS) Customer Experience team understands that IT should work more seamlessly for the people who use it every day–and that’s why user research was a key part of designing the new Edge UMICH authenticated browser for Kiosk computers.
U-M unveils GenAI Mind Meld: Control your computer with just a thought!
Tired of typing out endless emails or navigating complex spreadsheets? With Mind Meld, simply think about what you want to do, and your device will respond instantly.