Message from the VPIT-CIO
I hope you have all had a fantastic May. As I look back on this past academic year, I feel an immense sense of gratitude about what the Michigan Technology Community has achieved for our beloved institution. This has been…
Gemini and NotebookLM Now Available to the U-M Community
U-M faculty, staff, and students now have access to two powerful new tools in their Google Workspace arsenal: Gemini and NotebookLM, Google’s latest generative AI services.
MDining’s new point-of-sale system pays off
Michigan Dining has recently implemented a new POS system to streamline ordering, inventory management and more.
Profiles in Technology: JD Jordan
Meet JD Jordan, desktop support manager for the Executive IT team and security unit liaison (SUL).
Message from the VPIT-CIO
This has been a monumental year for our colleagues. There have been successes, setbacks, challenges, and celebrations. But we have endured and even thrived because we have supported each other and our users no matter what. It makes me even prouder that this year, this group changed its name to re-emphasize our commitment to “community.”
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.
Projects u0026 Services
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…
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.
The Hunt for Census Data Digitization at ICPSR
ICPSR staff partner with Census Bureau Economist to digitize about 500 million United States census records.
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.
Professional Development
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.
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…
Michigan Technology Community Mentor Program
The Michigan Technology Community Mentor Program provides the opportunity for network building, knowledge sharing, and professional goal development.
Safe Computing
New Safe Computing Page – Misinformation: How to Spot and Stop It
Safe Computing offers a new page of guidance to address global misinformation concerns.
