Information Technology Services (ITS), University College and the Office of Faculty Affairs at Syracuse University announce the 2019 Summer Institute for Technology-Enhanced Teaching & Learning (SITETL). Offered twice in separate, week-long sessions, SITETL will be held May 18-22 and again on June 1-5.
Keeping Score: CyberStart Competitors Get Their Game Faces On
Note: The deadline for CyberStart Game has been extended from April 10 to April 28. Participants can access registration instructions here: Instructions_Setup_Game+Essentials_2-16-2020.
It’s game time — CyberStart Game time, that is! Students across the University are firing up their laptops and competing in CyberStart Game for the cybersecurity championship.
CyberStart: Ready, Set … GO!
Note: CyberStart Go has ended. We are no longer able to accept new players.
CyberStart is an online game for problem-solvers who welcome a challenge. Open to all Syracuse University students, CyberStart offers an opportunity to learn more about the cybersecurity profession, test your problem-solving skills and learn new technology. Continue Reading
Volunteering in Tech: Girls Who Code
By: Cayla Dorsey, ’20
Laughter fills the small library at Northside Learning Center. Snacks and laptops line the desks of a talkative group of middle school girls while Syracuse University students guide them through their lesson plan using graphical code. At the end of the session, the middle schoolers confidently present their progress to their fellow coders.
This is a typical Girls Who Code meeting for a group of driven Syracuse University female students who volunteer their time to make a difference in the Syracuse community. Working with Girls Who Code, the Syracuse University chapter aims to guide young girls in the Syracuse community toward careers in STEM. Continue Reading
Survey Says: ITS Partners with EDUCAUSE to Gauge Student Technology Needs
In order to gauge and address the information technology needs of today’s and tomorrow’s Orange students, Syracuse University Information Technology Services (ITS) has partnered with EDUCAUSE to conduct a survey regarding technology.
Undergraduate students (full- or part-time) are encouraged to complete the web-based survey. Participation is voluntary, and responses are completely confidential. Students who complete the survey will be eligible to enter a drawing to win either a $50 or $100 gift certificate to Amazon.com. Continue Reading