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Starting college is exciting but let’s face it, it can also be overwhelming. Between finding your classes, meeting new people, and learning how to do laundry (finally), technology might not be the first thing on your mind. But trust us, it should be!Pitt has tons of tech tools and support resources that will make your life a whole lot easier. Whether you're navigating your first week or getting ready for midterms, this guide will help you feel right at home (digitally speaking).

See how Pitt student Brandon Sia leverages the Student Computing Labs to power up his own studies.

CIO Mark Henderson outlined a transformative year for Pitt IT, focusing on evolving from a traditional IT model to a more agile and responsive organization. Key initiatives include addressing changing student expectations and enhancing data privacy amid rising cyber risks. Pitt IT is prioritizing automation and the integration of AI tools to improve educational and research processes. Efforts also include leveraging partnerships, such as with NVIDIA and Google, to create innovative solutions and enhance AI literacy across the University community.

Summer is almost here—and, trust us, we want you to enjoy it! Relax, recharge, and soak up the sun. But if you find yourself with some extra time between vacations and binge-watching your favorite shows, why not take advantage of the resources available to you to make for a productive few months?

Pitt Digital partnered with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to launch a Cloud Innovation Center. This collaboration aims to leverage data, analytics, and AI to enhance health sciences programs and athletic performance, while providing students with valuable real-world experience through internships. The Center will use AWS's machine learning tools to drive innovative solutions in healthcare and sports, offering students access to AWS training and opportunities to develop technical prototypes that can be adopted by the industry.

On Saturday, I had the honor of walking across the stage and turning my tassel, officially becoming a Pitt alumna. I’ve been reflecting on the last four years at Pitt. As a Pitt IT student blogger, I’ve especially thought about all the tech tools that I really loved … and wish I’d taken full advantage of a lot sooner.

Pitt Digital launched a "IT 10-Year Horizon" initiative, seeking feedback from the University community to shape its strategic roadmap. The plan focuses on revolutionizing the student experience, increasing support for transformative research, accelerating health science innovations, and championing regional development. By inviting input from diverse stakeholders, Pitt Digital aims to ensure agility and effectiveness in meeting future challenges, leveraging technology to advance the University's goals and enhance the digital campus environment.

Pitt Digital and Amazon Web Services opened the Health Sciences and Sports Analytics Cloud Innovation Center, powered by AWS, to drive advancements in AI and data analytics. Students play a central role in this initiative, gaining real-world experience by working on innovative projects that benefit both the University and broader communities. The Center aims to provide students with opportunities to develop technical skills and contribute to cutting-edge solutions in these fields.

On April 23, Pitt launched a monumental initiative with the official ribbon-cutting for the newly established University of Pittsburgh Health Sciences and Sports Anal

The University of Pittsburgh and Amazon Web Services have launched a Health Sciences and Sports Analytics Cloud Innovation Center, where paid student interns will begin developing applications to tackle real-world challenges in healthcare and sports starting this summer.

Pitt Digital and AWS partnered to launch a pioneering initiative aimed at revolutionizing sports science and athlete performance through artificial intelligence. This Center, unique in the region and one of only four in North America, will provide students with internships and AI training. The initiative reflects a broader trend where educational and health institutions increasingly adopt AI technologies to advance disease prevention and health care.

On April 23, representatives from Pitt Information Technology and Amazon Web Services (AWS) will gather at the Tech Building on Fifth Avenue to officially launch an exciting new partnership: the University of Pittsburgh Health Sciences and Sports Analytics Cloud Innovation Center, powered by AWS.

The ribbon was cut Wednesday on the first Amazon Web Service-powered Cloud Innovation Center on the East Coast at the University of Pittsburgh. The new Health Science and Sports Analytics Cloud Innovation Center will provide students with internship opportunities to pursue data driven research in the two namesake fields.

In a landmark partnership that promises to transform both health sciences research and athletics, Pitt and Amazon Web Services have announced the establishment of the University of Pittsburgh Health Sciences and Sports Analytics Cloud Innovation Center, powered by AWS. As the first CIC on the East Coast and the first to have a specialized focus on health sciences and sports analytics, this initiative represents a significant milestone in the application of cloud computing and artificial intelligence to these innovative fields.

Moving out is a whole thing. You’re juggling finals or work, packing your entire life into boxes, and trying to figure out how you ended up with three coffee makers. With so much going on, your tech can easily be lost or damaged. But don’t worry, Pitt IT has your back! Follow these friendly, no-stress tips to protect your devices, stay organized, and make sure everything makes it to your new home in one piece. 

The University approved two new policies aimed at enhancing identity theft prevention and information security. The Identity Theft "Red Flags" policy aligns with federal requirements to detect and address warning signs of identity theft, particularly concerning student accounts linked to federal aid. Additionally, the Information Security Policy establishes a comprehensive framework to protect the University's data, including student records, research data, and health information, by consolidating existing practices and establishing operational standards.

Remember Zoom bombing? It was all over the news when schools and businesses went remote during the pandemic, causing Zoom to implement features to stop people or bots from engaging in disruptive behaviors. Unfortunately, with social and political conflict at a high level, zoom-bombing attempts are making a comeback.

Photo courtesy of Alex Jurkuta, Pitt News Visual Editor On March 19, the Pitt IT Tech Ambassadors hosted an engaging event featuring Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato, who also happens to be a proud Pitt Business graduate.

Finals season is here, and whether you’re tackling final papers, projects, or exams, having the right tech tools can make all the difference. Instead of cramming at the last minute, take advantage of technology to stay organized, study efficiently, and collaborate effectively. Here’s how Pitt IT resources can help you finish the semester strong.

The anticipated release of new research security requirements related to NSPM-33 and the CHIPS and Science Act has been delayed due to the recent Presidential administration transition.

New research shows that instead of attention-grabbing subject lines, scammers are going with more subtle pitches to get you to click.

With the latest advances in LLMs, artificial intelligence (AI)-based code development assistants are increasingly part of day-to-day software development. A recent study of 500 U.S.-based developers showed that 92% use them for increased productivity and to automate repetitive tasks so that they can focus on higher-level challenging tasks. This article discusses some of the challenges arising from this wide-spread adoption.

The NIH has issued new restrictions on use of NIH Controlled-Access Data Repositories, including a prohibition of access by countries of concern and restrictions on the use of  the data for generative AI models.

The NIH has issued new restrictions on use of NIH Controlled-Access Data Repositories, including a prohibition of access by countries of concern and restrictions on the use of  the data for generative AI models.