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Meet the next generation of scientists! Join us for a special Scientist Spotlight featuring hands-on-activities and research by high school scholars from the D-RISE Program. These students have spent the summer working alongside U-M students and faculty in the Department of Chemistry. Through fun, interactive activities, you can learn about their cutting-edge science and their experiences working in… Read More »
The MTech Connect planning team is excited to announce the theme for the 2026 event will be Innovation for the Public Good! Our planning team is already hard at work to make this event bigger and better than before. Below you will see the high level schedule for the event. October 20, 2026 at the Central Campus Classroom… Read More »
Explore the ways that people from ancient Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Rome used magic for protection, for healing, and to seek favor from powers beyond the human realm. Discover how artifacts in the Kelsey were involved in spells, curses, and protection to help people make sense of a dangerous world. Event Details This event is free and open to… Read More »
The state-of-the-art Planetarium & Dome Theater at the U-M Museum of Natural History transports visitors beyond distant stars and deep into the ocean from the comfort of reclining seats. Tickets are $8 per person for adults, seniors, and children ages 3 & up. Babies without tickets may be required to sit on an adult’s lap. Tickets are available… Read More »
How did ancient Rome feed its massive population? This drop-in tour traces the paths of Roman food supply chains across land and sea. Museum objects tell the story of how food was produced, moved, stored, and distributed—from farms in Egypt, to the annual grain fleet, to the so-called “grain dole” that helped supply Rome’s citizens. Event Details This… Read More »
You’re invited to a special event dedicated to celebrating the positive impact of Community of Practice (CoP) groups on our staff and organization.
We’d love for you to join us for a behind-the-scenes tour of the Center for Academic Innovation’s production studios, including the XR Studio, lecture studios, and podcast studio, where CAI creates immersive learning experiences for the University of Michigan community on Thursday, June 11, at 12 p.m. During the tour, we’ll get to see projects ranging from a virtual… Read More »
At the April 16 Summit “Everything That Is Wrong About AI: A Critical Look at Challenges & Opportunities,” co-hosted by ITS and the Provost’s Office, the U‑M community examined AI’s risks and benefits, and how the university could help lead and shape AI adoption.
The ITS Data Science Practice team is offering two in person BusinessObjects 4.3 training sessions on April 16, 2026 — one covering fundamentals and intermediate skills in the morning, and an advanced session in the afternoon.
Take a peek at the inspiring lineup for the 3rd annual Beautiful Minds Conference, dedicated to Elevating Neurodivergent Voices and Supporting Mental Health, Well-being & Belonging. The conference is offered in person and online.
It took a community to bring Professor Matthew Solomon’s vision for 3-D to life.
Registration is now open for HPE Connect ’26, a re-imagined Health Professions Education conference, jointly hosted by the Center for Interprofessional Practice & Education (CIPE) and RISE (Research. Innovation. Scholarship. Education.)
A student reflects on how generative artificial intelligence is reshaping learning and cognitive development, urging colleges and universities to guide students toward responsible uses of AI to preserve critical thinking skills.
MTech Connect 2025 presented a full-day professional development symposium reimagined to focus on skill-building, campus collaboration, and career advancement.
As people embrace ChatGPT and other AI tools and resources, University of Michigan anthropologist Webb Keane says it’s easy for people to grant moral authority over to AI but may find that AI is simply a mirror of the people and corporations who have built it.
A new technique is helping scientists better understand the atmospheres of the planets outside our solar system — many of which are unlike anything orbiting our sun.
Learn more about Ted Hanss, LSA CIO, including his priorities for his first year, how the LSA community can interact with LSA Technology Services, and what he likes to do outside of work.
Janel Ilar recaps her journey from summer intern to full-time staff member.
Attend a Zoom training that covers the fundamentals of BusinessObjects and the steps to navigate in BusinessObjects to perform basic, intermediate, and advanced tasks.
Join us for an exciting 90-minute tour starting at the iconic Michigan Stadium and concluding at the Crisler Center! Discover the state-of-the-art technology that powers The Big House and Crisler, and enjoy a Q&A session along with great photo opportunities.