The whiteboard feature within CAEN’s Lecture Recording Service has been upgraded to automatically detect when it is used during recorded lectures, then automatically show or hide the image as appropriate. This enhancement simplifies the process for instructors by removing the need to manually enable the setting or adjust the makeup of a specific Lecture Recording Continue Reading »
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Summer “Make a Maizey” Workshops offered on North Campus in June and July
Join the ITS Emerging Technology team for a dynamic “Make a Maizey” workshop and learn to streamline workflows and solve unique problems using the University of Michigan’s AI tools. Discover how to create a GPT model trained on your custom datasets (Google Drive, Dropbox, or website URLs), uncover valuable insights and gain deeper Continue Reading »
Level up your digital skills with CAEN’s Summer Workshop Series on accessibility, classroom tech, U-M GPT and Maizey!
CAEN is excited to announce its Summer 2025 Workshop Series, offering an array of sessions designed to enhance your knowledge of teaching and learning tools, while boosting your digital expertise! This season’s dynamic lineup focuses on accessibility, classroom tech, U-M GPT and Maizey.
Summer Workshop sessions include:
- Accessibility Essentials for Digital Documents (June 10,
Small changes, big impact: Learn how you can improve digital accessibility
About 1 in 4 adults (26%) in the U.S. have some type of disability, including issues with mobility, cognition, hearing and vision. Many members of our own community face barriers because of the way information is structured or delivered. Each of us has the power to change that.
U-M is committed to making digital accessibility Continue Reading »
Campus license for Materials Studio to expire May 31
The campus site license for Materials Studio will expire on May 31, 2025, and will not be renewed. As a result, members of the College of Engineering community will no longer have access to Materials Studio through the university’s site license after this date.
CAEN has compiled a collection of open-source and no-cost alternatives to Continue Reading »
Introducing AI Helper: Craft effective prompts for frequent AI tasks
The College of Engineering AI Helper is a tool designed to assist U-M community members, particularly in Michigan Engineering, with creating effective, customized AI prompts for repetitive writing tasks. It features interactive forms that guide users in generating the best possible prompts to achieve their desired outcomes.
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Popular applications to be upgraded in CAEN computer labs for fall 2025
In preparation for the 2025-26 school year, the CAEN Lab Software Environment (CLSE) will be undergoing many software upgrades.
The following is a list of popular applications (and their expected new versions) that will be updated for the start of the Fall 2025 term:
- 3DEXPERIENCE R2025x
- ANSYS 2025R2
- ANSYS EM 2025R2
- ArcGIS
- Aspen 14.2
- AutoCAD
MLane network service to be retired April 2025
The MLane network service, initially established during the COVID pandemic to support U-M students in China, will be retired on April 8 at 12:00 a.m. CST (China Standard Time), or April 7 at 12:00 p.m. EDT (Eastern Daylight Time).
For questions about this service, contact the ITS Service Center.
Add Your UMICH Account Recovery Information by April 13
U-M Information and Technology Services (ITS) is updating its account recovery process beginning April 13. It is crucial that you have your account recovery information set up to ensure you can restore your account access in the event that you forget your password.
Set up your account recovery information
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Grackle Accessibility Tools in Google
We are excited to announce the launch of Grackle, an accessibility checker add-ons designed for use with your U-M Google account. Grackle can help you create accessible documents, spreadsheets, and presentations in Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides.
Grackle’s integration into Docs, Sheets, and Slides provides intuitive tools for spotting and resolving accessibility issues as Continue Reading »