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Academic Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, High Performance Computing, Open-Source, Research

Running Open-Source LLMs on Firebird

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Academic Technology, Accessibility, Course Planning, Design Thinking, Good Reads and Articles, Learning, Moodle, Student Engagement, Students, Tips, Universal Design for Learning

Reflections of an Accessibility Professional at Swarthmore

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Academic Technology, Language Center & Media Commons, Learning Technology, Virtual Reality

Extended Reality Resources in the Language Center

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KnowledgeBase, News

A New Look for the ITS Knowledge Base

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Academic Technology, Accessibility, Artificial Intelligence, Banner, Classroom and Conferencing Technologies, Course Planning, Email, Calendaring, & Collaboration Tools, Good Reads and Articles, Learning Spaces, Learning Technology, LinkedIn Learning, Moodle, Tips

How to Master Essential Tech and Fall Teaching Resources

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Email, Email, Calendaring, & Collaboration Tools, Faculty/Staff, Google Apps, Help Desk, News, Student Engagement, Students, Workshops and Training

ITS Insider May 2026 – Seniors Edition

Help Desk, Replacement Cycle
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Summer Replacements: How to Get Ready

June 12, 2024June 12, 2024 Clare Grundstein

It’s that time of year again! Our annual computer replacement project is underway. Saying goodbye to old technology can be a big relief…but it can also be a headache. Fortunately, ITS is here to help.  Here are five things to … Continue reading Summer Replacements: How to Get Ready

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

Academic Technology, Faculty/Staff, GitHub, Research, Students
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Coding this summer? consider using GitHub

May 20, 2024May 20, 2024 Andrew Ruether

The end of May marks the beginning of the summer research season. If your research will involve programming, consider using GitHub to help keep your code safe and organized. ITS staff can assist with training and getting your group starting … Continue reading Coding this summer? consider using GitHub

Help Desk, News, People, Student Engagement, Students

ITSAs: Heroes at the Help Desk [One of the many]

May 15, 2024May 15, 2024 Christina Webster

“I have the power!” – Dolph Lundgren as He-Man in He-Man and the Masters of the Universe That quote pretty much sums up what it means to be an Information Technology Student Associate (ITSA). All of the technology related tasks … Continue reading ITSAs: Heroes at the Help Desk [One of the many]

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