The College of Engineering information technology (IT) environment is continually evolving, and developments occur regularly. In order to keep the College community informed about what is going on with IT around campus, CAEN posts regular updates on this site.
Approximately 210 new Dell Precision 3460 computers were installed in CAEN computer labs and learning centers over the summer. These computers are configured with additional memory, better graphics, and a more powerful CPU. The specs include:
The CAEN Lab Software Environment (CLSE) for Linux is transitioning users to a different home directory location starting in the Fall 2022 term.
Eligible CAEN users will access their Linux home directory in the same storage space as their CAEN Home Directory on CLSE Windows computers. The CLSE Linux home directory no longer routes to Continue Reading »
The College of Engineering is providing additional cost sharing for research computing with ARC HPC resources (Great Lakes and Armis2) to support externally funded research. CoE faculty who have used their U-M Research Computing Package (UMRCP) compute resources will become eligible for an 80% cost share account on Great Lakes and/or Armis2 (up Continue Reading »
By default, the College automatically records all LEC sections for CoE courses. This means instructors can choose to deliver their lecture in the normal location and time, and they will have the option of sharing the recordings with students for on-demand viewing. If an instructor is teaching in the fall, and would like to have Continue Reading »
The CAEN website is undergoing a fresh new look and feel: caen.engin.umich.edu. View resources arranged by audience type (faculty, staff, students) or browse our services by interest. More navigation and content improvements will be rolling out soon. Questions? Comments? Send your feedback to [email protected].
CAEN is developing a new assistive technology feature called Lecture Rewind that will be available for you to pilot in your course in Fall 2022.
Lecture Rewind allows students enrolled in your course to follow the slide/whiteboard content via a browser on their personal device. This can offer a better view of what is being Continue Reading »
The wireless presentation capability has been updated in the classrooms to now work using MWireless to connect. The previous system that required connecting to CAEN-Presenter is no longer available.
Faculty instructors using an Apple device (laptop, iPad, iPhone) can connect directly to an Apple TV. No need for additional software or special wifi networks – Continue Reading »
A quick reminder to faculty to go to your Michigan Experts profile and add your SCOPUS and/or ORCID id identifiers, as well as claim or reject any unclaimed publications. This information will be published on the Michigan Experts website and will also be imported into your Faculty Activity Report. See the email announcement that was Continue Reading »
CAEN offers a number of training resources and workshops for instructors including walk in sessions for classroom technology and software assistance. Other groups in Engineering also offer training and information sessions available to faculty, including instructional support sessions hosted by CRLT-Engin and Nexus.
Whether you’re looking for a light introduction to a new technology Continue Reading »
Did you know that students have access to numerous software programs, and at no cost? Take a look at all the options available on the ITS Software List (university sponsored software), the CAEN Lab Software List (available on all CAEN lab computers) and list of no cost software for students. For more information about Continue Reading »