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Rethinking how a museum teaches: Shaping new ways to learn and explore with tech at the Sindecuse

By | March 27, 2026

For many, the Sindecuse Museum of Dentistry brings to mind rows of artifacts behind glass with small printed labels. That version of the museum still exists, but it’s no longer the whole story. Today, the space uses tech to create a more intentional and interactive experience for curious visitors. A layered experience, not just a display Tamara Barnes,… Read More »

Tech Tip: Calibre

This month’s tip is Calibre. It is a free, open‑source e‑book manager that lets you organize, convert, and sync your digital library across nearly any e‑reader or device, all from a single, highly customizable interface. It can download and edit metadata, convert between dozens of formats, serve as a built‑in e‑book viewer, and even fetch news and magazines… Read More »

Pioneering Accessibility: Early Computing, Screen Readers, and New Tech

Brought together at U-M in the early 1960s, Rackham alumni Jim Thatcher and Jesse Wright went on to create IBM’s first screen readers for blind and low-vision computer users. Over six decades later, a Rackham alum and his faculty mentors are preparing the next leap in accessible computing.

Get Ready: SSL Certificate Lifespans Are Decreasing. Here’s What You Need to Know.

Beginning in March 2026, new global standards from the Certificate Authority/Browser Forum will gradually reduce the lifespan of TLS/SSL digital certificates, critical tools for authenticating websites and securing data communication. By March 2029, certificates will last only 47 days – down from today’s 398.

Support U-M in the BTAA Data Viz Championship – Vote by Feb. 13

The 2026 Big Ten Academic Alliance Data Visualization Championship is underway, and the Michigan Technology Community has a chance to help U-M secure victory! This year, U-M is proudly represented by Matthew Pickus (Information and Technology Services), JoLynn Montgomery (School of Public Health), and Avril Yu (LSA undergraduate). They’re up against talented data storytellers from other Big Ten… Read More »