A major multi-year project for our Web Applications team has been moving SMU websites to the latest version of our Sitecore design templates, dubbed Cornerstone 2. SMU Libraries have recently worked with OIT to move their respective sites to these new templates, which marks the completion of this transition. Here’s some info on the incredible work accomplished by this group. Continue reading Library Website Updates Complete Cornerstone 2 Transition
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Developing Talent Through OIT: Student Workers and Interns Gain Real-World Experience
Over the past year, OIT has made a concentrated effort to provide practical, work-ready skill development opportunities for both undergraduate and graduate students through our Data and Applications team. Like most departments on campus, we rely on student workers to assist with day-to-day tasks. However, this year, the Applications team took things a step further by investing significant time and mentorship to create structured graduate internship projects and hands-on technical roles for undergraduate students. Continue reading Developing Talent Through OIT: Student Workers and Interns Gain Real-World Experience
SMU Faculty Help Shape the Future of Teaching with AI
SMU is proud to be among a select group of institutions participating in Instructure’s product testing for the Canvas Ignite Agent, an AI-powered feature designed to support instructors in the Canvas learning environment. By invitation from Instructure (Canvas’s parent company), SMU chose to participate in this program as part of its ongoing commitment to responsible innovation in teaching and learning. Continue reading SMU Faculty Help Shape the Future of Teaching with AI
New Internet of Things Lab Expands Interdisciplinary Creativity
We’ve told you about our Internet of Things (IoT) laboratory a few times on this blog, and we have more great news about this incredible resource! Now, in partnership with the Hart Institute for Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, the IoT lab is celebrating the opening of its new studio in Caruth Hall 300. Continue reading New Internet of Things Lab Expands Interdisciplinary Creativity
How SMU Colleagues Are Leveraging the AI Bootcamp Experience
Over 185 SMU staff members have enrolled in our AI Operation Copilot Bootcamp. Staff who commit to completing the Bootcamp receive a Copilot Premium license, funded by OIT, for the academic year.
The AI Bootcamp, led by Rachel Mulry, Associate CIO for Planning and Customer Service, gives staff the opportunity to Continue reading How SMU Colleagues Are Leveraging the AI Bootcamp Experience
