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 »
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.
Make a Maizey with the ITS Emerging Technology team. These dynamic, in-person workshops will give participants an introduction to U-M’s AI services and guide them through building a new Maizey project, an AI tool that leverages U-M GPT to analyze your own, custom data sources. Maizeys can be used to streamline workflows, analyze data, enhance Canvas courses, and more. U-M… Read More »
The Judy and Stanley Frankel Detroit Observatory pairs historical technology with modern tech to educate students, the university community, and the public.
U-M’s Shared Services Center has leveraged U-M GPT Toolkit to improve efficiency when processing invoices. AI-powered invoice processing has significantly improved operations across multiple teams.
Register for the 2025 Beautiful Minds Conference. This event promotes education and awareness of neurodiversity and community building with the goal of educating, inspiring, and empowering everyone to celebrate their unique minds.
The Duderstadt is a hub of creativity and cutting-edge technology, open to faculty, staff, and students alike.
MiDesktop, the university’s virtual desktop infrastructure, is stepping into the spotlight this academic year. While it has been an effective institutional asset for some time, the service is now being promoted directly to faculty, researchers, and staff. For those unfamiliar with MiDesktop, the service allows users to remotely access a pool of virtual desktops with their group’s specialized… Read More »
Mark your calendars! Michigan IT is excited to invite you to the Winter Innovation Expo on December 10, 2024. This not-to-be-missed event will be held at the Central Campus Classroom Building (CCCB) and promises a full day of discovery, inspiration, and networking. The Expo will feature an array of activities including the latest updates from Michigan IT, an… Read More »
Artificial intelligence has been a buzzword for the last few years. From funny videos on YouTube to Congressional hearings about regulations regarding its use, AI has felt like yet another fad the greater public has become infatuated with.
The Resource Management Portal (RMP), an interface for those using Advanced Research Computing (ARC) services, has been completed after several years of contributions by folks from several ITS teams.
My UM-Flint, the central digital hub for authenticated campus resources at the University of Michigan-Flint, now offers increased functionality and customization.
Alauddin Ahmed, an assistant research scientist in mechanical engineering, has been using resources provided by ITS’s Advanced Research Computing (ARC) team in an effort to increase hydrogen’s usability as a promising vehicular fuel.
Tag along with Brenna Prescott, ITS fellow, as she trains her own AI using U-M Maizey to assist with her creative writing.
Automated sleep data cleanup and processing to harmonize Fitbit data obtained via Fitabase with self-reported sleep diary entries sent via SMS-to-Email. This project uses Microsoft Power Automate for processing sleep diary entries in a shared mailbox, and Excel / Power Query for loading and cleaning sleep stages and HRV data.
The deployment of highly automated vehicles is at an inflection point worldwide, from safety concerns to the integration of electrification. Attend two conferences this month that will offer a week of mobility innovation discussions at the University of Michigan.
U-M’s Alumni Association has improved its LEAD Scholarship Application process by integrating Salesforce. The new system streamlined the award process, reducing overhead and improving efficiency. The LEAD program processed over 1400 applications, and more than 80 scholarships were offered for the upcoming academic year.
Michigan IT organized tours of the Ford Motor Company Robotics Building and the Wilson Student Team Center. Come along as we recap!
The Newnan Academic Advising Center in LSA is utilizing Maizey to provide increased access to advising services for students.
Kat Hanchon is a marketing communications specialist with Information and Technology Services. She enjoys flexing her creativity, learning how to incorporate AI into her work, and staffing events. She likes camping, hiking, and making fairy gardens.