Learn how to use the photo and video editing software in Creative Suite 6 (CS6) at free workshops with Adobe experts on May 23 at UW Seattle. Three CS6 sessions, hosted by UW-IT's workshop program, are being offered: Premiere and After Effects (9:30–11:30 a.m.), Basic Photoshop (2:30–4:30 p.m.), and Advanced Photoshop (7:00–9:00 p.m.). Current UW students, faculty, and staff can get details and sign up to ensure a place.
Ever find yourself entering your personal information on a fake Web site after receiving an email with a malicious link? Known as phishing, this devious practice alludes to setting out bait in hopes you will click that link and reveal your password or confidential financial information that is then stolen. Learn more at a seminar on Phishing and the UW hosted by the UW Office of the Chief Information Security Officer on May 9, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the UW Tower Auditorium.
Join the UW Office of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for Information Security and Privacy Seminar roundtable discussions on February 16 from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the UW Tower Auditorium. This event for UW faculty, staff, and researchers (rescheduled from January 26 due to the snow) starts with a 30-minute presentation on data privacy, followed by discussions, including one on mobile device security. RSVP by February 9 to malbin@uw.edu.
Learn about innovative uses of technology at the UW for teaching and learning at the upcoming Ignite! event. Hear 5-minute talks from UW faculty about using the Canvas eLearning system to hold virtual office hours, SQLShare to analyze extremely large data sets, back-channel chat to keep students engaged and more, with a brief Q&A after each presentation. Key findings from UW-IT’s 2011 Triennial Surveys on Teaching, Learning, and Research Technologies will be presented, and Canvas, MyPlan, Tegrity, and Yarn will be available for hands-on demos. It’s January 25, 3:00 p.m. in UW Seattle’s Odegaard Undergraduate Library, Room 220. Get details.
Starting Spring Quarter, UW professors and lecturers can participate in a UW-IT electronic text (eText) pilot in one or more of their classes to experiment with this new technology, help improve student learning, and contribute to this research effort. Two eText platforms (CourseSmart and CourseLoad) are provided, allowing flexibility and side-by-side comparison. Attend an informational meeting on January 26 at 9:30 a.m. in Odegaard Undergraduate Library 220 or February 1 at 3:30 p.m. in Mary Gates Hall 241, both at UW Seattle, or send email to help@uw.edu. During the pilot, students will receive eTexts at no cost. Get details.
Online tools for collaboration and sharing scientific information are radically shifting how scientific discoveries are made, but are cultural barriers prohibiting their use by some? Quantum computation expert Michael Nielsen, author of the recently published book Reinventing Discovery—The New Era of Networked Science, on December 8 delivered the UW Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) Distinguished Lecture, now online.
Seattle last week hosted an international supercomputing event showcasing the high-performance computing needed by UW researchers for analyzing, storing, and sharing massive datasets. The UW played a key role in SC11, with UW-IT and its engineers on the Pacific Northwest Gigapop team providing the fiber optic cabling, racks and power to help make the event possible. UW scientists from the eScience Institute, Computer Science & Engineering, and other units also participated. Read more in UW Today.
Tune in to UWTV on November 15 at 8:00 p.m. to see Bill Gates in a rare discussion about technology and the application of computer science to solve challenges in areas from education to energy to water quality. The program, “The Opportunity Ahead: A Conversation with Bill Gates,” was filmed last month as part of the Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) Distinguished Lecture Series. You also can watch this program on demand.
Hear Bill Gates III talk about advances in computing and how significant breakthroughs have the potential to improve our world over the next decade at the CSE 520 Distinguished Lecture on October 27. The live talk will be at 3:30 p.m. at the Paul G. Allen Center for Computer Science & Engineering, with a reception to follow. This talk will be webcast live and archived.
For World Usability Day, describe your worst User Experience meltdown and how it could have been avoided for your chance to win prizes from Human Factors International (HFI). Submit your story in 100-300 words by November 4 to win a Kindle Touch™, the new book 100 Things Every Designer Needs to Know About People, and have your story posted on the HFI Web site.
Bring your lunch and questions about information security, privacy, and data management at UW to a brown bag on October 10, noon to 1:00 p.m., in the UW Tower 4th Floor Visitors Dining Room. Kirk Bailey, UW Chief Information Security Officer, and Todd Mildon, Associate Vice Provost, Institutional Research and Data Management, will facilitate the discussion. Space is limited, so RSVP by noon, October 5 (and submit questions) to malbin@uw.edu.
UW students: Come to the Student Technology Fair, “Tech 4 U”, hosted by UW-IT at UW Seattle's Odegaard Undergraduate Library, 2nd floor, on September 28. Stop by from noon to 4:00 p.m. to see the latest technology upgrades in Odegaard Learning Commons, learn about technology offered by the Access Technology Center, Catalyst Web Tools, Classroom Support Services, Libraries Media Center, Mobile Communications, Office of Planning and Budgeting, Student Technology Fee Committee, and UW Police. Win prizes, grab giveaways, attend a presentation, and meet representatives from Adobe, Apple, CDW-G, Google, Microsoft, T-Mobile, and University Bookstore Tech Center.
Microsoft will be at UW Seattle’s Red Square September 21-23 and September 26-29, during Dawg Daze. Look for the Microsoft Window’s U Experience tent for UW-only discounts and offers through the Microsoft Store, prize raffles, and other freebies. Students can take advantage of Windows 7 Professional and Office 2010 free upgrade service for their personal PC. Microsoft is a UW 150th anniversary sponsor.
College faculty in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and students considering careers in STEM disciplines are encouraged to apply for the Education Program at the SC11 conference, held November 12-15 in Seattle. The program aims to help integrate high performance computing and computational science and engineering techniques into the classroom and research. You can request the $380 registration fee be covered when you apply by July 31. See the sample application.
A panel discussion on accessible technology, with UW computer science professor Richard Ladner, kicks off Disability Awareness Week at UW Seattle. Hear about creativity in designing new technology, recent developments and applications, and how people relate to and are impacted by the technologies they use. Panelist Mark Harniss, UW Center for Technology and Disability research scientist, also will discuss accessible technology in the developing world. Save the date: May 23, 3:00-4:30 p.m., Mary Gates Hall Room 288.
Attend the Information School Capstone Event 2011 and see how UW iSchool students help build effective solutions to information problems in collaboration with public, private, and non-profits organizations. Projects and presentations are showcased on June 2 from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. in UW Tower Auditorium. RSVP.
UW scientists from more than 30 research programs share their breakthroughs at a special Pacific Science Center weekend April 8-10. Take the family to learn about making waves, the search for tsunamis, UW research in creating designs for artificial fingers, and more. Paws-on Science features hands-on activities, with special appearances by Harry the Husky and the Husky Marching Band.
The Accessibility Capstone Premiere presents posters and demonstrations of six design projects from CSE 481H. These accessibility-oriented applications for the Google Android feature exciting new ideas such as The Phone Wand, which uses vibration and orientation feedback for navigation, and Street Sign Reader, for people with limited vision. Presentations are March 14, 10:30 a.m. to 12:20 p.m., in the Microsoft Atrium of the Paul G. Allen Center for Computer Science and Engineering at UW Seattle.
The 2011 Cascadia IT Conference, chaired by UW’s Lee Damon from Electrical Engineering and Anjanette Young from UW Libraries, will be held on March 11-12, at Hotel Deca in the University District. System, network, and database administrators and anyone else who provides computing services for Windows, Linux, or any operating system are the target audience for this regional conference.
The UW is hosting the 8th Higher Education Data Warehousing conference in Seattle April 3-5, 2011, chaired by UW-IT’s Anja Canfield-Budde. This network of professionals from over 400 institutions worldwide is dedicated exclusively to data warehousing, enterprise information management, and business intelligence at academic institutions. See details online.
Monica Harrington, Web entrepreneur and leader of two successful local startups, will address “How do we innovate?” on UWTV’s Media Space, December 29 at 9:00 p.m. Harrington will discuss what drives successful startups and why they are important to tech-savvy communities like Seattle.
The UW iSchool is hosting iConference 2011, an international gathering of information scholars and professionals that fosters interaction and collaboration on a global scale, in Seattle February 8-11. The conference will feature industry panels on “Privacy in the Cloud” and “Big Data”, as well as papers, workshops and posters on information management and security, social media, health informatics, and more.
UW Computer Science and Engineering assistant professor Shwetak Patel won the 2010 TechFlash Newsmaker of the Year Award this month. Nominated along with five CEOs of the region’s prominent tech companies, Patel was referred to as a “UW professor who has been on a hot streak of innovation.” See details and photos online.
Changes to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in the 20 years since it was passed, and the law’s impact on higher education, will be the focus of a talk presented by the ASUW Student Disability Commission. Don Brandon, project director of the Disability Business Technical Assistance Center Northwest, will speak November 30, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., in Parrington Hall Commons, Room 308.
How can communication be global in the midst of local cultures? Answer this question in a 100-300 word essay by November 5, 2010 for your chance to win a Kindle™ from Human Factors International.
Students are invited to visit the Student Technology Fair, hosted by UW Information Technology (UW-IT). The Fair is September 29, noon to 4:00 p.m., in the Odegaard Undergraduate Library, 2nd floor, at UW Seattle. Learn about new technology and services offered by UW, win prizes, and grab some giveaways. You’ll meet representatives from Adobe, Apple, AT&T Wireless, CDW-G, Google, Microsoft, Sony Style, T-Mobile, UW Bookstore, UW Catalyst Web Tools, UW Police, and UWTV.
The Student Technology Fair on September 29 is also for faculty and staff. Of special interest are two presentations by UW Information Technology (UW-IT) regarding upcoming technology changes, both in Odegaard Room 220: Terry Gray, UW-IT Associate Vice President, on “Technology Fads vs. Fundamental Shifts” (1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.); Kelli Trosvig, UW-IT Interim Vice President and Vice Provost, on “IT Student Strategy Update” (3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.).
Join Tom Lewis and his team to hear how Catalyst Web Tools and cloud computing resources contribute to campus eLearning. Sign up for a one-hour open house at UW Seattle on September 24, 28, or 29 to learn how the university portal, cloud computing, and mobile applications might have a role in filling your course management needs. Also, register for Catalyst Web Tools workshops, which run through October 8.
It's easier to manage your courses online using the Catalyst Web Tools features added this year, and more enhancements are planned. Learn how these and cloud computing resources will contribute to a UW eLearning platform, and discuss how the university portal and mobile applications fit in. Sign up for a one-hour open house in July or August.
New information communication technologies may provide opportunities for better governance and lower barriers for citizen participation in the political process. UW iSchool doctoral student Shawn Walker discusses how Web 2.0 tools such as Facebook, blogs, Twitter, and YouTube create new arenas for civic engagement on May 3 at noon in Mary Gates Hall 420.
RSVP for the Computing & IT Programs Open House, and learn about the certificate and master's degree programs in this field offered by UW Professional & Continuing Education. Hear from instructors and advisors, meet students in the programs, and see coursework samples on Thursday, April 22, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at UW Tower Auditorium and Cafeteria.
Richard Ladner, UW Boeing Professor in Computer Science and Engineering, presents the 2010 Samuel E. Kelly Distinguished Faculty Lecture on April 22, Earth Day. Hear about new directions in accessible computing, with examples of UW software and hardware solutions that make computers and other aspects of life more accessible to persons with disabilities. Get details and register by April 15.
UW scientists share their discoveries at a special Pacific Science Center weekend April 9-11. Take the family to learn about UW's research in teeny-weeny science (nanotechnology), spooky computing (based on quantum physics), and more, and participate in hands-on activities at Paws-on Science.
Information security and privacy initiatives, risks, and policies will be presented at a seminar hosted by the Office of the Chief Information Security Officer on Friday, April 2, from 9:00 a.m to 11:00 a.m. in the UW Tower Auditorium. Get a brief overview on the Social Security numbers data security project, technology controls for research projects, data management processes, and data security contract language. Hear presentations on the state of information security at the UW and the recently developed UW privacy policy, Web site terms and conditions of use, and online privacy statement.
Is the UW equipment you use insured? On March 24, the Office of Risk Management staff will present the basics about the Equipment Insurance campus-wide online program at a brown bag in Gerberding 142 at UW Seattle from noon to 1:00 p.m. Optional, low-cost coverage is available for computer, office, audio-visual, and scientific/lab equipment.
How will cloud computing change the way people use technology? Learn what's ahead in computing from Steve Ballmer, Microsoft CEO, who speaks March 4 at UW Seattle to Computing Science & Engineering students and others. Watch the Webcast.
Ed Lazowska, Bill & Melinda Gates Chair in Computer Science & Engineering and Director of the UW eScience Institute, will be a keynote speaker at CENIC's 2010 conference on advanced networks for research and education. Lazowska's research and teaching concern the design, implementation, and analysis of high performance computing and communication systems.
Microsoft's chief research and strategy officer, Craig Mundie, will talk on Thursday, November 5, at 4:15 p.m. in 120 Kane Hall about how software and information technology can help solve the most pressing global challenges. Hear how computer science technologies are changing scientific exploration and discovery.
Choose from over 30 free workshops offered by Learning & Scholarly Technologies for UW students, faculty, and staff. Topics include using software from Microsoft and Adobe, publishing a Web site, working with digital audio and video, and more. Check out the schedule.
Faculty, staff, and students are invited to Digital Media Demo Day at UW, presented by UW’s Digital Media Special Interest Group and UWTV. Don't miss several presentations from Sony representatives on Tuesday, Sept. 29 in UWTV's Kane Hall studio. Explore tapeless workflow options, watch camera demonstrations, and check out new digital signage solutions. Attendees will also have a chance to win a Sony Blu-Ray HD player. Doors open at 9:00 a.m.
