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CoDEx Poster Winner Awarded Travel to Greece for Research Conference

Reese Richardson, a PhD student in Interdisciplinary Biological Sciences in the Judd A. and Marjorie Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences, was able to attend the the World Conference on Research Integrity thanks, in large part, to an award he won from the Computation and Data Exchange (CoDEx) research symposium held in April.

LabArchives Now Available to University Researchers

Northwestern IT is pleased to share that the University now offers the Electronic Research Notebook Service (ERNS), powered by LabArchives, at no cost to all Northwestern researchers, including undergraduate and graduate students, postdocs, faculty, and staff.

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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.

iCAIR Launches a Refreshed Website

from International Center for Advanced Internet Research

The International Center for Advanced Internet Research (iCAIR) is pleased to unveil a fresh look for its online presence with the launch of a redesigned website. The new site includes enhanced features and improved functionality.

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New Wireless Certificate Takes Effect July 26

As part of regularly scheduled maintenance, Northwestern IT is updating the University’s wireless network authentication server with a new certificate effective 7 a.m. on Friday, July 26. The wireless system uses this server to provide secure access to the University’s network. Following this change, users will be prompted to accept the new certificate before establishing access to the eduroam wireless network.

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New Look for iBuyNU Marketplace

from Northwestern Procurement and Payment Services

Effective July 1, the iBuyNU system has a new look and feel (and a new URL), but the functionality is essentially the same. Read the article for more information, including the new URL, supplier updates, and training guides.

TEACHx 2024

TEACHx Explores New and Renewed Norms in Teaching and Learning

TEACHx 2024 took place May 15–16. It showcased over 40 sessions in multiple formats covering various topics, selected from a record 80 submissions. Over 250 participants attended workshops, panels, and interactive presentations. Attendees were invited to reflect on what the current moment in higher education is teaching us about learning and ponder beyond the now to ask what educators need for a successful path forward.

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Events

Sep
16
2024

Python Fundamentals Bootcamp (In-Person)

9:30 AM Wieboldt Hall North Entrance, 339 E Chicago Ave
This four-day bootcamp provides an engaging, comprehensive, hands-on introduction to the Python programming language. Py...
Sep
16
2024

Fixing the Most Common Canvas Accessibility Errors in Seconds

1:00 PM
Northwestern offers the Pope Tech Accessibility Dashboard and Pope Tech Accessibility Guide to help identify and fix acc...
Sep
16
2024

Research Computing and Data Drop-in Support

3:00 PM Mudd Hall ( formerly Seeley G. Mudd Library), 2233 Tech Drive
Research Computing and Data Services Consultations Drop-in Support: Stop by the Mudd Library GIS Lab on Mondays from 3 t...