Academic Technology Sessions – Wharton Computing

Fall 2026

This fall we are kicking off a new series of focused technology sessions, hosted by your strategic partner, right in your department. Wharton Computing subject matter experts in AI, Research, Virtual Teaching, and Information Security will come to you for an informative discussion about their expertise. We are eager to connect with you, tell you about available technology resources, answer your questions, help you accomplish your research and teaching goals, and geek out on new tech that interests you.

Technology Session Departmental Schedule Fall 2026

ACCT

Sessions will take place in SHDH 1304 except for 10/27, noted below.

Wed October 13 2-3 p.m.: AI Tools & Skills — Demos and Office Hours. Join Wharton Computing’s AI gurus, Shawn Zamechek and Brandon Lafving, as they provide 30 minutes of practical demonstrations on better prompting, presentations, skills, connected tools, and vibe coding, followed by 30 minutes of open Q&A.

Wed October 27 2-3 p.m. (SHDH 1301): Research. Bring your questions about research technologies, data, and programming. If it’s part of your research, we want to learn about it, and help you accomplish your research goals. Or just stop by to say hello, and tell us what you’re working on! On site will be both a research computing and a research programming team member.

Wed November 3 2-3 p.m.: Information Security. Meet the Information Security Office team and learn how we support the School’s mission. We’ll talk about when to engage with us and how we can help you navigate your teaching and research safely and securely.

Wed December 8 2-3 p.m.: IDEA Team Resources and Solutions. Explore ways Wharton Computing’s teaching and learning services can make teaching easier. Whether you want to try something new or solve a recurring frustration, let’s talk about how we can help you act on your teaching ideas or solve your current challenges.

BEPP

Sessions will take place in Dinan Hall 305

Tues October 6 3-4 p.m.: AI Tools & Skills — Demos and Office Hours: Join Wharton Computing’s AI gurus, Shawn Zamechek and Brandon Lafving, as they provide 30 minutes of practical demonstrations on better prompting, presentations, skills, connected tools, and vibe coding, followed by 30 minutes of open Q&A.

Tues October 13 3-4 p.m.: Information Security: Meet the Information Security Office team and learn how we support the School’s mission. We’ll talk about when to engage with us and how we can help you navigate your teaching and research safely and securely.

Tues October 20 3-4 p.m.: IDEA Team Resources and Solutions: Explore ways Wharton Computing’s teaching and learning services can make teaching easier. Whether you want to try something new or solve a recurring frustration, let’s talk about how we can help you act on your teaching ideas or solve your current challenges.

Tues November 3 3-4 p.m.: Virtual Teaching and Learning: In this session we will go over how we support faculty in all phases of virtual and hybrid teaching. We will discuss how to approach the design and delivery of your class or program, what we offer via our studio production services, and how we can work together to meet (and hopefully exceed) your teaching plans.

Tues November 10 3-4 p.m.: Research: Bring your questions about research technologies, data, and programming. If it’s part of your research, we want to learn about it, and help you accomplish your research goals. Or just stop by to say hello, and tell us what you’re working on! On site will be both a research computing and a research programming team member.

FNCE

Sessions will take place in SHDH 3260

Weds October 7 2-3 p.m.: AI Tools & Skills — Demos and Office Hours: Join Wharton Computing’s AI gurus, Shawn Zamechek and Brandon Lafving, as they provide 30 minutes of practical demonstrations on better prompting, presentations, skills, connected tools, and vibe coding, followed by 30 minutes of open Q&A.

Weds October 14 2-3 p.m.: Information Security: Meet the Information Security Office team and learn how we support the School’s mission. We’ll talk about when to engage with us and how we can help you navigate your teaching and research safely and securely.

Weds October 21 2-3 p.m.: IDEA Team Resources and Solutions: Explore ways Wharton Computing’s teaching and learning services can make teaching easier. Whether you want to try something new or solve a recurring frustration, let’s talk about how we can help you act on your teaching ideas or solve your current challenges.

Weds November 4 2-3 p.m.: Virtual Teaching and Learning: In this session we will go over how we support faculty in all phases of virtual and hybrid teaching. We will discuss how to approach the design and delivery of your class or program, what we offer via our studio production services, and how we can work together to meet (and hopefully exceed) your teaching plans.

Weds December 2 2-3 p.m.: Research: Bring your questions about research technologies, data, and programming. If it’s part of your research, we want to learn about it, and help you accomplish your research goals. Or just stop by to say hello, and tell us what you’re working on! On site will be both a research computing and a research programming team member.

HCMG

Sessions will take place in CPC Faculty Lounge

Mon October 5 2-3 p.m.: AI Tools & Skills — Demos and Office Hours. Join Wharton Computing’s AI gurus, Shawn Zamechek and Brandon Lafving, as they provide 30 minutes of practical demonstrations on better prompting, presentations, skills, connected tools, and vibe coding, followed by 30 minutes of open Q&A.

Mon October 12, 2-3 p.m.: Information Security. Meet the Information Security Office team and learn how we support the School’s mission. We’ll talk about when to engage with us and how we can help you navigate your teaching and research safely and securely.

Mon October 19, 2-3 p.m.: IDEA Team Resources and Solutions. Explore ways Wharton Computing’s teaching and learning services can make teaching easier. Whether you want to try something new or solve a recurring frustration, let’s talk about how we can help you act on your teaching ideas or solve your current challenges.

Mon October 26, 2-3 p.m.: Research.  Bring your questions about research technologies, data, and programming. If it’s part of your research, we want to learn about it, and help you accomplish your research goals. Or just stop by to say hello, and tell us what you’re working on! On site will be both a research computing and a research programming team member.

Mon November 16, 2-3 p.m.: Virtual Teaching and Learning. In this session we will go over how we support faculty in all phases of virtual and hybrid teaching. We will discuss how to approach the design and delivery of your class or program, what we offer via our studio production services, and how we can work together to meet (and hopefully exceed) your teaching plans.

LGST

Sessions will take place in JMHH 657

Tues October 13, 12-1 p.m.: AI Tools & Skills — Demos and Office Hours: Join Wharton Computing’s AI gurus, Shawn Zamechek and Brandon Lafving, as they provide 30 minutes of practical demonstrations on better prompting, presentations, skills, connected tools, and vibe coding, followed by 30 minutes of open Q&A.

Tues October 20, 12-1 p.m.: Information Security: Meet the Information Security Office team and learn how we support the School’s mission. We’ll talk about when to engage with us and how we can help you navigate your teaching and research safely and securely.

Tues October 27, 12-1 p.m.: IDEA Team Resources and Solutions: Explore ways Wharton Computing’s teaching and learning services can make teaching easier. Whether you want to try something new or solve a recurring frustration, let’s talk about how we can help you act on your teaching ideas or solve your current challenges.

Tues December 1, 12-1 p.m.: Virtual Teaching and Learning: In this session we will go over how we support faculty in all phases of virtual and hybrid teaching. We will discuss how to approach the design and delivery of your class or program, what we offer via our studio production services, and how we can work together to meet (and hopefully exceed) your teaching plans.

MGMT

Sessions will take place in SHDH 2034

Mon October 12, 2-3 p.m.: AI Tools & Skills — Demos and Office Hours: Join Wharton Computing’s AI gurus, Shawn Zamechek and Brandon Lafving, as they provide 30 minutes of practical demonstrations on better prompting, presentations, skills, connected tools, and vibe coding, followed by 30 minutes of open Q&A.

Mon October 19, 2-3 p.m.: Information Security: Meet the Information Security Office team and learn how we support the School’s mission. We’ll talk about when to engage with us and how we can help you navigate your teaching and research safely and securely.

Mon October 26, 2-3 p.m.: IDEA Team Resources and Solutions: Explore ways Wharton Computing’s teaching and learning services can make teaching easier. Whether you want to try something new or solve a recurring frustration, let’s talk about how we can help you act on your teaching ideas or solve your current challenges.

Mon November 9, 2-3 p.m.: Research: Bring your questions about research technologies, data, and programming. If it’s part of your research, we want to learn about it, and help you accomplish your research goals. Or just stop by to say hello, and tell us what you’re working on! On site will be both a research computing and a research programming team member.

Mon December 7, 2-3 p.m.: Virtual Teaching and Learning: In this session we will go over how we support faculty in all phases of virtual and hybrid teaching. We will discuss how to approach the design and delivery of your class or program, what we offer via our studio production services, and how we can work together to meet (and hopefully exceed) your teaching plans.

MKTG

Sessions will take place in JMHH 741

Thurs October 22, 10-11 a.m.: AI Tools & Skills — Demos and Office Hours: Join Wharton Computing’s AI gurus, Shawn Zamechek and Brandon Lafving, as they provide 30 minutes of practical demonstrations on better prompting, presentations, skills, connected tools, and vibe coding, followed by 30 minutes of open Q&A.

Thurs October 29, 10-11 a.m.: Information Security: Meet the Information Security Office team and learn how we support the School’s mission. We’ll talk about when to engage with us and how we can help you navigate your teaching and research safely and securely.

Thurs November 5, 10-11 a.m.: Research: Bring your questions about research technologies, data, and programming. If it’s part of your research, we want to learn about it, and help you accomplish your research goals. Or just stop by to say hello, and tell us what you’re working on! On site will be both a research computing and a research programming team member.

Thurs November 12, 10-11 a.m.: IDEA Team Resources and Solutions: Explore ways Wharton Computing’s teaching and learning services can make teaching easier. Whether you want to try something new or solve a recurring frustration, let’s talk about how we can help you act on your teaching ideas or solve your current challenges.

Thurs November 19, 10-11 a.m.: Virtual Teaching and Learning: In this session we will go over how we support faculty in all phases of virtual and hybrid teaching. We will discuss how to approach the design and delivery of your class or program, what we offer via our studio production services, and how we can work together to meet (and hopefully exceed) your teaching plans.

OIDD

Sessions will take place in JMHH 541

Tues October 20, 10-11 a.m.: AI Tools & Skills — Demos and Office Hours: Join Wharton Computing’s AI gurus, Shawn Zamechek and Brandon Lafving, as they provide 30 minutes of practical demonstrations on better prompting, presentations, skills, connected tools, and vibe coding, followed by 30 minutes of open Q&A.

Tues October 27, 10-11 a.m.: Information Security: Meet the Information Security Office team and learn how we support the School’s mission. We’ll talk about when to engage with us and how we can help you navigate your teaching and research safely and securely.

Tues November 10, 10-11 a.m.: IDEA Team Resources and Solutions: Explore ways Wharton Computing’s teaching and learning services can make teaching easier. Whether you want to try something new or solve a recurring frustration, let’s talk about how we can help you act on your teaching ideas or solve your current challenges.

Tues December 1, 10-11 a.m.: Virtual Teaching and Learning: In this session we will go over how we support faculty in all phases of virtual and hybrid teaching. We will discuss how to approach the design and delivery of your class or program, what we offer via our studio production services, and how we can work together to meet (and hopefully exceed) your teaching plans.

Tues December 8, 10-11 a.m.: Research: Bring your questions about research technologies, data, and programming. If it’s part of your research, we want to learn about it, and help you accomplish your research goals. Or just stop by to say hello, and tell us what you’re working on! On site will be both a research computing and a research programming team member.

REAL

Sessions will take place in Dinan 440

Tues October 20, 2-3 p.m.: AI Tools & Skills — Demos and Office Hours: Join Wharton Computing’s AI gurus, Shawn Zamechek and Brandon Lafving, as they provide 30 minutes of practical demonstrations on better prompting, presentations, skills, connected tools, and vibe coding, followed by 30 minutes of open Q&A.

Tues October 27, 2-3 p.m.: Information Security: Meet the Information Security Office team and learn how we support the School’s mission. We’ll talk about when to engage with us and how we can help you navigate your teaching and research safely and securely.

Tues November 17, 2-3 p.m.: Research: Bring your questions about research technologies, data, and programming. If it’s part of your research, we want to learn about it, and help you accomplish your research goals. Or just stop by to say hello, and tell us what you’re working on! On site will be both a research computing and a research programming team member.

Tues December 1, 2-3 p.m.: Virtual Teaching and Learning: In this session we will go over how we support faculty in all phases of virtual and hybrid teaching. We will discuss how to approach the design and delivery of your class or program, what we offer via our studio production services, and how we can work together to meet (and hopefully exceed) your teaching plans.

Tues December 8, 2-3 p.m.: IDEA Team Resources and Solutions: Explore ways Wharton Computing’s teaching and learning services can make teaching easier. Whether you want to try something new or solve a recurring frustration, let’s talk about how we can help you act on your teaching ideas or solve your current challenges.

STAT

Sessions will take place in ARB 421

Weds October 28, 2-3 p.m.: AI Tools & Skills — Demos and Office Hours: Join Wharton Computing’s AI gurus, Shawn Zamechek and Brandon Lafving, as they provide 30 minutes of practical demonstrations on better prompting, presentations, skills, connected tools, and vibe coding, followed by 30 minutes of open Q&A.

Weds November 4, 2-3 p.m.: Information Security: Meet the Information Security Office team and learn how we support the School’s mission. We’ll talk about when to engage with us and how we can help you navigate your teaching and research safely and securely.

Weds November 11, 2-3 p.m.: Research: Bring your questions about research technologies, data, and programming. If it’s part of your research, we want to learn about it, and help you accomplish your research goals. Or just stop by to say hello, and tell us what you’re working on! On site will be both a research computing and a research programming team member.

Weds November 18, 2-3 p.m.: IDEA Team Resources and Solutions: Explore ways Wharton Computing’s teaching and learning services can make teaching easier. Whether you want to try something new or solve a recurring frustration, let’s talk about how we can help you act on your teaching ideas or solve your current challenges.

Weds December 9, 2-3 p.m.: Virtual Teaching and Learning: In this session we will go over how we support faculty in all phases of virtual and hybrid teaching. We will discuss how to approach the design and delivery of your class or program, what we offer via our studio production services, and how we can work together to meet (and hopefully exceed) your teaching plans.