Pitt-AWS CIC Turning Real Problems Into Real Solutions

A diving coach used to spend ten hours a week reviewing practice footage. Now it takes minutes. A clinical researcher's week-long process for de-identifying data now runs in four hours. A medical team sorting through hundreds of variables to find one data point has a system that does it automatically — with 92% accuracy.

These aren’t pilot programs or proofs of concept. They’re six open-source AI solutions completed in the first year of the University of Pittsburgh Cloud Innovation Center (CIC), powered by AWS — all built by Pitt student interns working alongside faculty and staff to solve real problems for stakeholders in health sciences and athletics.

What the CIC Accomplished Last Year

Time for Digital Spring Cleaning

Spring is the perfect excuse to tackle the digital clutter you've been ignoring. Start with your cloud storage — sort OneDrive and SharePoint files by size to quickly surface the biggest space hogs, clear out duplicates and outdated projects, and don't forget to empty the recycle bin (both stages in SharePoint). Read our blogs on how to clean up your digital space and cloud storage.

Campus Network Upgrades Coming this Summer

PittNet, the University’s Wi-Fi and wired network, is getting a major upgrade. Across campus, we’re installing nearly 4,000 new Wi-Fi access points and surveying buildings to identify and eliminate coverage gaps. To minimize disruption, we’ll communicate all planned service interruptions in advance, and if a planned outage conflicts with a critical activity in your area, contact the Technology Help Desk.

Digital Accessibility for Everyone

Some of the most useful Microsoft 365 tools were originally designed with accessibility in mind. Whether you're looking to reduce eye strain, navigate documents more efficiently, or create more inclusive materials for your students and colleagues, check out our favorite features — and remember that good design benefits all of us.

Find Balance with Your Screen Time

Between back-to-back meetings, overflowing inboxes, and the constant pull of notifications, it's easy to end up glued to a screen from morning to night. But constant connectivity comes at a cost. Small, intentional habits can meaningfully change how you feel at the end of the day. Read all of our tips to reduce screen time.

Improve Your Adobe Skills this Summer

Faculty and staff are invited to attend the Adobe Education Institute, a free, virtual learning experience running from Monday, June 8, until Thursday, June 11. Enhance teaching and learning, streamline administrative workflows, and build confidence with Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Express. Plus, all sessions will be available on demand, so you can learn on your own schedule. Register today to save your spot.

Panther Bytes to Nibble On

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LinkedIn Learning: Bite-Sized Courses with a Big Impact

All Pitt faculty and staff have access to the full range of LinkedIn Learning courses at no cost. Here are some of the newest and most popular courses on the platform.