With temperatures getting warmer, you may be looking forward to relaxing at a sandy beach or excited to explore a new city abroad. But travel scams can make summer more stressful than relaxing, resulting in millions of dollars lost each year. To help your vacation go as smoothly as possible, here are some tips on how to avoid the most common traps.

As the summer sun rises and the academic year is in your rearview mirror, it's the perfect time to embark on a journey of self-improvement. Whether you're a student thinking about your next semester, a recent graduate gearing up for your career, or a professional looking to enhance your skill set, use the next few months to level up your technology know-how.

Advances in research computing have propelled Pitt to the forefront of research, with the University ranking third nationally in NIH funding in FY23. Researchers utilize robust technology to collect, store, and analyze data; document and manage lab processes; and work with collaborators. Pitt IT supports the work of researchers, so they can focus on doing what they do best: making the University of Pittsburgh one of the top research institutions in the world! Here are the top six tools researchers at Pitt can start using today.

The spring semester has ended, and for many students and instructors, that means a well-earned break from classroom activity. For others, the summer term is just gearing up. In fact, between all the summer sessions, Pitt offers more classes in the summer than during the fall or spring semester! Because summer courses are often condensed, the course structure and content may be different than in a full-semester class. Having all your tech ducks in a row is important for ensuring a good learning and teaching environment.

As the temperature rises and the days stretch longer, many students are gearing up for a well-deserved break from the school year. But for those who crave intellectual stimulation and want to get ahead in their studies, summer classes at the University of Pittsburgh offer the perfect opportunity to stay engaged and make progress toward their academic goals.

Managing your academic demands can be a challenge. Unlike high school, you have much more control over which classes you take, how you organize your time, and when and where you do your work. That’s a lot of freedom … and can be a lot of stress. Pitt provides several apps and online services to help students manage their academics and get the most out of their classes. Here are some of the most important ones for you to know.

I recently discovered Microsoft Sway, and I have become a believer. I don’t mean to knock PowerPoint, but PP presentations can be static, stale, and boring. Sways, on the other hand, are dynamic, artistic, and engaging online stories that make me look like I have serious design skills, when I most decidedly do not.

Monday, Nov. 9, 2020 In a historic collaborative effort, Meta Mesh Wireless Communities, Carnegie Mellon University, the University of Pittsburgh, and the Keystone Initiative for Network-Based Research (KINBER) have partnered to provide free, high-speed internet access primarily to school-age children as the COVID-19 pandemic forces the integration of remote instruction.

With the sudden shift to online classes and working remotely, many in the University community are learning to host Zoom video conferences on the fly. Here are some tips to ensure a positive experience for all your participants.