Panel Discussion

It's no surprise that generative AI has arrived and is available to the masses; many industries have seen the value in integrating these technologies into their workflows, and higher education is no different. That said, change and trying new things is sometimes difficult for our industry -- often not for lack of desire, but usually because of adding one more thing to an already daunting to-do list. But that's the beauty in AI: not only can it free up time for higher-level functions by handling many rote tasks, but it can also help you take those creative functions to the next level.

The commonwealth campuses partnered with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to create a cloud based virtual lab environment. We were able to provide linkage to AWS from other cloud services like Google and OneDrive to provide a superb collaborative environment for our students without breaking the bank.

The Project Management Working Group is a 10+ year grassroots community of practice at Penn State. We hold monthly meetings on topics about project management. Whether you are a project manager or have PM duties as part of your role, we are here to help! This session will focus on scenarios where there is no dedicated project manager and what project management skills are important in those situations with a round table discussion.

Supporting research computing at Penn State's campuses is becoming increasingly challenging, especially in the era of fiscal conservatism. This panel will provide a two-way dialog between central resources (such as ICDS) and departmental/campus support staff working with research faculty. The panel intends to inform support staff of available resources and tools as well as identify areas of improvement and future growth.