September 17, 2019

Effective Thursday, September 19th, the Weill Research Gateway (WRG)’s Conflicts Survey will be updated to add more specific questions focusing on foreign affiliations, foreign research support and other foreign components. These questions will help the institution manage “foreign influences” in research.

If you have any questions concerning conflicts of interest and financial disclosures, please reach out to the Conflicts Management Office at conflicts@med.cornell.edu.

September 13, 2019

The WCM File Transfer Service has moved from transfer.med.cornell.edu to transfer.weill.cornell.edu. 

As of Monday September 16th, you will log in to the new service at transfer.weill.cornell.edu. You will see a redesigned interface and an improved user experience. Our file transfer service is the WCM-approved application for sending large files securely (up to 35 GB). 

August 2, 2019

Meet Power BI, a new data visualization platform at Weill Cornell Medicine. You will be able to connect to wide range of data sources, and create top notch charts, maps, and models. Whether you’re a financial analyst or a researcher, Power BI is ideal for creating a narrative around your data to tell a compelling visual story.

Visit our Power BI page  for more information. 

July 30, 2019

Ever needed data for your research, but had no idea where or how to obtain it? We’ve got a solution for you! Now you can search datasets that you can request access to by using the Data Catalog. Today, we have all ARCH datasets, and new datasets will be coming soon.

What information can I find in the Data Catalog?

- Descriptions of each of the datasets contents
- The time period that the dataset covers
- Who provides the dataset
- Who to contact if you want more information about the dataset

July 29, 2019

Due to popular demand, Adobe August is back to help you learn the basics of various Adobe Creative Cloud applications. If you’ve ever wanted to learn any Adobe CC applications, but didn’t know where to start, now’s your chance to take the plunge!  

 

Upcoming schedule and topics

During the month of August, we’ll be hosting these topics. Download our flyer to keep at your desk:

June 14, 2019

There will be a shutdown of normal electrical power within the 1300 York Avenue building on Sunday, June 23 at 6:30 a.m. for 8 to 10 hours.

Note that regular SMARTDesk hours will be affected during this maintenance:

  • The SMARTDesk will not open at 12 p.m.
  • The SMARTDesk is expected to open at 4:30 p.m. and close at regular time - 8 p.m.
  • Check the ITS Alerts page for the most up-to-date information

We appreciate your understanding during this maintenance and ask you to plan accordingly.

June 10, 2019

Fewer things are as panic-inducing as your computer crashing in the middle of working on an important file. Whether it’s due to a hardware malfunction, ransomware, a stolen device, or spilling your morning coffee on your laptop, losing data is stressful, but preventable with the right tools!

May 17, 2019

As part of the construction of the Feil Family Student Center, the Library's 24/7 Study Room will not be accessible through the back door from May 17 - June 5. To accommodate students and residents who have 24-hour access, the Library will be accessible, via the front door only, overnight. The SMARTDesk will be staffed by Security during these hours, and only patrons with WCM and/or NYPH-Weill ID cards that automatically open the gates will be allowed to enter.

May 15, 2019

Security experts recently discovered a flaw in Intel chips that could compromise the security of your Mac. This flaw, known as ZombieLoad, can allow an unauthorized user to access your device, see information like websites you are visiting in real-time, and access your passwords.

Apple has released updates for macOS Mojave (10.14.x)macOS High Sierra (10.13.x), and macOS Sierra (10.12.x).