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Academic Technology, Research

Starting the Data Conversation: Data Intake Form

June 24, 2024 Jason Simms

Faculty, researchers, and students are using and generating increasing amounts of data. Determining where to store such data in a post-Google world can be challenging. And, storage space is not the only issue: data may have other requirements, such as … Continue reading Starting the Data Conversation: Data Intake Form

Academic Technology, GitHub

Unlocking the Power of Git: Tips and Tricks

June 18, 2024July 18, 2024 Anthony Weed

Git is an indispensable tool in the modern developer’s toolkit. Its powerful version control system and ability to make code more collaborative have made it an industry standard, yet, how much do you really know about git? Here are some … Continue reading Unlocking the Power of Git: Tips and Tricks

Academic Technology, Google Apps
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Google Jamboard Is Going Away

June 17, 2024June 17, 2024 Ashley Turner

During the pandemic, when emergency remote learning became our new reality, many of us fell in love with Jamboard’s seamless, interactive capabilities. It became our go-to digital whiteboard, allowing faculty and students to connect, collaborate, and create in ways we … Continue reading Google Jamboard Is Going Away

Academic Technology, Faculty/Staff, Policies, Research

New Qualtrics Features

June 6, 2024 Doug Willen

We’ve been fortunate to be able to hold the line on costs with our Qualtrics contracts over the past several years despite significant pressure to pay more. This year, our negotiations with Qualtrics have resulted in some additional features and … Continue reading New Qualtrics Features

Academic Technology, Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT, High Performance Computing, Sustainability

Generative AI with a Side of Nuclear Fusion, Please!

May 23, 2024July 6, 2026 Jason Simms

For the last few years, generative AI has been all the proverbial rage and is forecast to grow by 10x in the next few years. One dark side to AI is that it is fundamentally antithetical to sustainability: ever-growing training … Continue reading Generative AI with a Side of Nuclear Fusion, Please!

Academic Technology
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Art and the Makerspace

May 22, 2024May 22, 2024 Josh Jordan

Did you know the Makerspace is also the home of the Studio Art program? Whittier Hall houses the 3D Design and Architecture Studies classrooms and courses, as well as the personal senior studios of Art majors. Their classes are held, … Continue reading Art and the Makerspace

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