Panther Bytes: Tech News for Students (April 2025)
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Pitt and Amazon Web Services
Team Up for Student-Led Innovation
Pitt Information Technology is proud to announce an exciting new partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to establish the University of Pittsburgh Health Sciences and Sports Analytics Cloud Innovation Center, powered by AWS. This initiative between one of the world’s leading tech pioneers and Pitt IT, the Schools of Health Sciences, and Athletics represents an exciting opportunity for Pitt students to help develop cutting-edge applications to address the latest challenges in healthcare and sports.
“The Cloud Innovation Center will connect cutting-edge technology with real-world solutions to support our researchers’ efforts in health sciences, equip our students with the skills they need for an AI-driven future, and enhance the performance of our sports programs and athletes,” explains CIO Mark Henderson.
Takeaways from County Executive Sara Innamorato
On March 19, the Tech Ambassadors hosted Pitt alum and Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato to discuss her journey from Pitt to politics. See how she's using tech to improve the delivery and transparency of county services, and the advice she gives to current Pitt students as they prepare to launch their career. Read more.
Tech Tools for Finals Prep
Finals season is here. Whether you’re tackling final papers, projects, or exams, having the right tech tools can make all the difference. Instead of cramming at the last minute, take advantage of technology to stay organized, study efficiently, and collaborate effectively. Here’s how Pitt IT resources can help you finish the semester strong.
Get Ready for Graduation
Congratulations to the Class of 2025! We couldn't be prouder of you. As you prepare to move on to the next phase of your life, Pitt IT wants to make sure you understand what happens to the computing benefits you've enjoyed at Pitt: what you can keep, what you can transfer, and what you'll lose access to. Make sure you don't lose any files, photos, or functionality come May 2.
Great Opportunity: Paid IT Internships!
Pitt IT is looking for students with a strong technology and coding foundation for paid opportunities coming next year, in conjunction with the new AWS Cloud Innovation Center. Opportunities include artificial intelligence and machine learning engineers, backend developers, and frontend developers. Check out the job descriptions and apply today!
Share Your Feedback on the Pitt IT 10-Year Horizon
Pitt IT's 10-Year Horizon is an aspirational guide and strategic roadmap for Pitt IT in support of the Plan for Pitt. It provides the agility we need to meet looming challenges and seize new opportunities in uncertain times. We invite you to read the Horizon and share your feedback through a brief online survey. The Horizon is a working document that will benefit greatly from your perspective.
Panther Bytes to Nibble On
Check out these bite-sized blogs about tech topics you should know. You can access all of our Panther Bytes Blogs at any time from pi.tt/blog.
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.
- How to Have Productive One-on-One Meetings
- Animating an AI Image
- AI Trends
- Data Visualization: A Lesson and Listen Series
Beyond Basic PowerPoint Slides: Adding Visual Variety
