Upcoming Technology Tours
Michigan Aerospace Engineering Wind Tunnel Tours
October 11 @ 1 p.m. • October 25 @ 1 p.m. • November 8 @ 1 p.m.
Register today to tour the U-M Aerospace Engineering Wind Tunnel facility at the Francois-Xavier Bagnoud (FXB) Building. This is a unique opportunity to explore one of the premier research facilities at U-M and learn about its cutting-edge applications in aerospace engineering. These tours are a great way to gain insight into the research and technology that drives advancements in aerodynamic studies and engineering.
Take your pick from three separate opportunities for university technology professionals to tour this fascinating facility: October 11, October 25, or November 8. Each tour begins at 1 p.m.
Tours take 1 hour and there is a limit of 10 participants per tour.
- Arrival Time: Please arrive 15 minutes before the tour begins.
- Meeting Spot: FXB Building Atrium, 1320 Beal Ave, Ann Arbor MI
- Take the U-M Bus: Bus stops 75 and 76 are within a few hundred feet of the FXB Building.
- Parking: There is Orange, Blue, and Visitor parking available.
- NC70 - Blue
- NC26 has 82 visitor parking available as well for $2.20/hour.
- NC53 Orange Lot
- NC46 Orange Lot
- NC28 Blue Lot
Here Are Past Events from 2024
Michigan Stadium Technology Tours
Thursday, July 11 @ 10 a.m. • Thursday, July 18 @ 1 p.m. or 2:30 p.m.
Have you ever wondered about the technology that goes into providing the U-M game day experience? Register today to tour the technology in the Big House and get a peak! Michigan IT has organized three one-hour tour opportunities for members of the Michigan IT Community to see behind the scenes of the Michigan Stadium.
- Thursday, July 11 @ 10 a.m.
- Thursday, July 18 @ 1 p.m.
- Thursday, July 18 @ 2:30 p.m.
These tours will highlight the cutting-edge technology used within the stadium, followed by a Q&A session and photo opportunities. Each tour is limited to 25 participants, ensuring a personalized and informative experience. Please make note of the following important information:
- Arrival Time: Please arrive 15 minutes early. Late arrivals will not be admitted.
- Meeting Spot: Jack Roth Stadium Club entrance, located on the east side of the stadium.
- Transportation: We encourage attendees to take the bus to the local bus stop on Kipke Drive (near Crisler Center). Limited parking is available in nearby lots.
Convatec Digital Learning Studio Tours - Ross School of Business
Friday, July 19 @ 12 p.m. or 12:30 p.m.
Sign up to tour the Convatec Digital Learning Studio, a state-of-the-art extended reality digital education studio at the Ross School of Business. Experience the technology that creates this cutting-edge virtual classroom experience for the Online MBA and Executive Education programs.
Features of the new studio include:
- High-resolution LED screens with increased pixel density, improving the clarity of detailed charts, graphs, and other visual content.
- Behind-the-scenes technology such as three robot-controlled cameras and an automated system tracking the professor’s movement in the studio, helps create a seamless experience for students.
- Augmented reality capabilities, which allow for interactive 3D objects and graphics.
- A larger physical space than most similar studios, helping to create a traditional classroom atmosphere.
- Several different photo-realistic virtual backgrounds incorporate distinctive architectural features of the Michigan Ross campus.
Ivory Wright, senior broadcast producer, will guide each tour and answer questions. Tours are 20 minutes each. There is space for up to 20 people at each session. Attendees should meet in Blau 4584 approximately 10-15 minutes before your tour is scheduled to begin.
Michigan IT Lunchtime Learning Sessions
Thursday, July 18 • Advanced Research Computing (ARC) Updates
Brock Palen, the director of Advanced Research Computing for Information and Technology Services, will provide updates and an overview of the research computing capabilities and the current packages available for researchers. Register to attend.
Recordings of Previous Sessions
Cellular at U-M • March 28, 2024
Watch the recording of the Cellular at U-M Lunchtime Learning Session to learn about interesting projects in the world of cellular! The presentation was provided by John Simpkins & Michael Leach, ITS Infrastructure. (Level-1 login required to view recording)