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Register for Research Computing and Data Services Winter Workshops and Bootcamps
Northwestern students, faculty, and staff can acquire new coding skills, upgrade existing computing skill sets, and learn how to maximize data management efforts at one of Research Computing and Data Services' winter workshops. Choose from various 60- or 90-minute workshops, virtually or in person.
Big Ten Love Data Viz Championship Starts February 10, 2025
from Office of the Provost
Students, faculty, and staff are invited to enter the 2025 Love Data Week Visualization Competition to win cash prizes and the opportunity to represent Northwestern in the Big Ten contest. Research Computing and Data Services and University Libraries are hosting open office hours on January 9, 2025. Get help and feedback from data visualization and GIS experts on your entry.
Effort Underway to Modernize Network Authentication—Certificate-Based Process Coming to eduroam
Northwestern IT is moving forward with a project to modernize how we connect to wireless and wired networks, enabling devices to connect more reliably while prioritizing the safety of University and user data. The project's first phase will streamline connecting to eduroam, with wired network support coming later.
Research Computing and Data Services Case Studies: Powering Northwestern Research Innovation
from Northwestern IT Research Computing and Data Services
Research Computing and Data Services staff support the computational and technology needs of Northwestern researchers across all disciplines through consultation, training, grant writing assistance, visualization services, and more. Read the research case studies.
Joe Paris Appointed Associate Vice President of IT Services and Support
Northwestern IT announced today that Joe Paris has been appointed Northwestern IT’s new Associate Vice President of IT Services and Support. Joe has spent nearly 20 years at the University engaging in strategy development, operational leadership, and delivering technology services and user support to researchers, students, faculty, staff, and our many technology partners.
The Canvas Chatbot is Using Generative AI to Become More Helpful
The Northwestern Canvas Support Chatbot has been using generative AI to improve its responses for over a year; practice is indeed making progress. The chatbot is more proficient at returning responses to help answer basic questions about calendaring and Canvas functions.
Guidance on the Use of Generative AI at Northwestern
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) offers the potential for new capabilities in research, education, and productivity. Understand what to look for when adopting these tools to ensure the intended use is met and University data is protected.
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Secure Your Internet of Things
Understand what information your devices collect and how that information is managed and used. The Internet of Things (IoT) describes the ever-growing list of “smart” devices and other everyday objects that connect to the internet. Think twice about how your devices collect, share, and use your information. Do you have security precautions in place?
Events
Jan
21
2025
AI for Research: GitHub Copilot for Coding Productivity (Virtual)
12:00 PM
Are you looking to speed up your coding workflow? GitHub Copilot, an AI-powered coding assistant, can enhance your produ...
Jan
22
2025
Introduction to Globus for Research Data Management (Virtual)
10:00 AM
Research data is becoming larger and more complex than ever before. Moving and sharing large datasets is becoming a bott...
Jan
23
2025
Topics In Research Computing: National GPU and Computing Resources(Virtual)
12:00 PM
Are you looking to teach a class where your students need access to GPUs? Do you need more GPUs than are available on Q...