Information Technology
The 2023 Tech Fair is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 22. at Tech Plaza, the patio area outside Marston and the CSE building.
This year’s experiential event focuses on helping students utilize AI and online tools to get to the next level. Whether that means your first full-time job up the career ladder or a coveted internship, stop by Tech Fair and let the IT experts support your goals! You can also get assistance with your tech issues, such as help with campus Wi-Fi and how to log in to LinkedIn Learning for free, check out Marston Science Library and 3-D printing options, and see what software is available free or at seriously discounted prices.
Just a sample of the ways students can benefit from attending are:
The Career Connections Center can help you adapt your resume to algorithms used by major employers that utilize software to evaluate applicants. C3 staff will also answer questions about applying for tech jobs, using LinkedIn to your advantage, and learning how to best use sites like Indeed.
Need to learn a specific digital skill or need a refresher?
Talk to expert IT trainers about free self-paced LinkedIn Learning paths to fit your digital skill needs.
UFIT provides LinkedIn Learning free to students, faculty, and staff.
Get expert assistance and recommendations on which app to use to build your professional e-Portfolio. In addition to learning how to best showcase your skills and experience technically, our partnership with the C3 means that a content expert will also be on hand to answer your questions and offer suggestions for making your e-Portfolio stand out to recruiters.
Let your creativity run wild and visualize the future of UF with UFIT's AI Design contest. Create the future you see for your career with AI art generators. Discover the future of AI on campus and engage with our trainers to design the classrooms of tomorrow.
Plan your projects, collaborate with classmates, and make your visions come to life at Marston Science Library. Learn about all the technology and equipment available for rent, and see what creations await with the tools at hand in the makerspace. Talk with library experts to see how you can utilize the libraries' services to meet your academic needs.
Connect with UFIT's Help Desk experts to resolve any technical issues on your GatorLink account, or let us help you get GatorMail and eduroam on your phone. UFIT also offers several software licenses for students at big discounts!
The 2023 Tech Fair will also have experts to explain how AI is used to scan and review resumes. You’ll also be able to comment on the future of UF classroom design and enter a raffle for great prizes. More information about Tech Fair will be posted regularly on UFIT’s Twitter and Instagram channels.
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Complete the 2023 Tech Fair survey for a chance to recieve one of these two prizes: