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MTech Connect 2026: Innovation for the Public Good
Join us for MTech Connect 2026: Innovation for the Public Good, a professional development and community-building event sponsored by the Michigan Technology Community. This dynamic, future-focused gathering brings together technology professionals from across the Ann Arbor, Dearborn, Flint, and Michigan Medicine campuses for a full day dedicated to exploring how technology, collaboration, and innovation can advance the public… Read More »
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… Read More »
Rethinking how a museum teaches: Shaping new ways to learn and explore with tech at the Sindecuse
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 »
Meet the Speakers and Presenters at Beautiful Minds 2026!
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.
Register for an upcoming Make a Maizey workshop!
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 »
Detroit Observatory: Where Historical Technology Meets Modern Tech
The Judy and Stanley Frankel Detroit Observatory pairs historical technology with modern tech to educate students, the university community, and the public.
Transforming Invoice Processing: How the Shared Services Center is Leveraging AI
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.
Come Celebrate Our Beautiful Minds!
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.
Inside the Duderstadt Center: A Hidden Tech Playground for Creators
The Duderstadt is a hub of creativity and cutting-edge technology, open to faculty, staff, and students alike.
MiDesktop empowers faculty and staff, cuts costs
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 »
Save the Date: Michigan IT Winter Innovation Expo 2024 – A Celebration of Technology and Innovation
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 »
Using AI to Work Smarter, Not Harder
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: providing access to insights and actions for ARC Users
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.
Upgrades to ‘My UM-Flint’ portal enhance user experience for campus community
My UM-Flint, the central digital hub for authenticated campus resources at the University of Michigan-Flint, now offers increased functionality and customization.
Unlocking Hydrogen’s Potential: Leveraging U-M Advanced Research Computing for Enhanced Vehicle Fuel Usability
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.
Beyond the Code: The Reality of AI-Assisted Creative Writing with “Maizey”
Tag along with Brenna Prescott, ITS fellow, as she trains her own AI using U-M Maizey to assist with her creative writing.
Automated Data Cleaning for Sleep Data from Wearables
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.
Explore future mobility at CCAT Global Symposium and Mcity Congress
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 Streamlines LEAD Scholarship Applications with Salesforce Integration
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.