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Registration Open: Join the MTech Mentoring Program!

Registration is open for the Michigan Technology Community Mentor Program. Take advantage of the opportunity for network building, knowledge sharing, and professional goal development.
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Online Harassment and Abuse: What You Can Do to Limit Risk

As online harassment continues to increase, here are some tips to help protect yourself and practice online hygiene.
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Accelerating Genetics Research with Advanced Research Computing: The Canine Genome

Man’s best friend is helping scientists unlock the secrets of genetic diversity. In a recent collaborative study, Dr. Jeffrey Kidd, professor of Human Genetics and Computational Medicine & Bioinformatics at the University of Michigan Medical School, led the computational effort to assemble the canine genome with unprecedented clarity, a crucial step toward understanding how DNA mutations drive complex…

Message from the VPIT-CIO

I hope you are enjoying these final days of July and finding time to appreciate summer in Michigan, even despite the occasional wildfire smoke.

Profiles in Technology – Colleen McCormick: Giving Context to Tech

Becoming the trusted source of technology at the University of Michigan takes time, effort, and skill. Human beings are the center of that, with Colleen McCormick bridging the gap between customers and Information and Technology Services.  Since 2010, Colleen has helped countless people as a Customer Relationship Manager (CRM) for ITS.  “When I looked at this job, I…

Profiles in Technology – Matthew New

Matthew New always wanted to work at U-M, and after eight years as an IT manager in the private sector, he started a desktop support role in a small department in the College of Engineering (CoE). Almost 18 years later, Matthew has advanced through a variety of IT roles and recently became the Associate Director of Departmental IT…

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Tech Tip: Standard Ebooks

This month, I’m sharing a volunteer-driven project that transforms public domain works into beautifully crafted, modern ebooks that are free to read, reuse, and remix: Standard Ebooks. Drawing on sources like Project Gutenberg, the project meticulously proofs each text, applies a professional-grade style manual, and embeds rich metadata to create consistent, high-quality editions optimized for today’s ereaders and…

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