Link to Firebird: 2025 in Review
Apple’s “Background Sounds”: Focus, Calm, and Accessibility in One Feature
Apple’s Background Sounds is an feature available on iPhones, iPads and Apple desktops running iOS 15 or later. It’s designed to help users stay focused, calm, and centered—whether you’re studying, relaxing, or managing sensory input. Here are a few reasons … Continue reading Apple’s “Background Sounds”: Focus, Calm, and Accessibility in One Feature
Globus Now Available for Use with Firebird
We are excited to announce that Globus is now available for testing and use in conjunction with the Firebird HPC cluster. Globus “lets you efficiently, securely, and reliably transfer data directly between systems separated by an office wall or an … Continue reading Globus Now Available for Use with Firebird
AI Resources at Swarthmore
Swarthmore provides Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) tools to support teaching, learning, and research. Privacy All of College-provided resources are private and do not train on data entered or uploaded to the service. Conversely, most free services will use any … Continue reading AI Resources at Swarthmore
Podcast Studio now located in Martin Hall
The Podcast Studio, which had debuted in Martin Hall in 2021 and had moved to the lower level of Clothier Hall during construction, has returned to the newly renovated Martin Hall. Located in Martin 133, this space features a RØDECaster … Continue reading Podcast Studio now located in Martin Hall
Today’s woodshop ASMR
Tip: play them all at once for an immersive experience! Continue reading Today’s woodshop ASMR
Is physical making “AI-proof?”
tl;dr: no But here’s some interesting questions to ponder about the reach of AI technology, the role of “creating” in a liberal arts education, and the meaning of making. Light stuff for a day with light rain. 1. How will … Continue reading Is physical making “AI-proof?”