Welcome to the IT Lab
Providing Resources for Your Success
The Information Technology Lab at the School of Information provides a number of resources to the iSchool community.
One Team, Two Roles
The IT Lab is staffed by the “Purple Shirts,” expert teaching assistants whose role evolves as the needs of the iSchool do, however, there are two main roles of the Purple Shirts. Learn more about each role and the services provided below:
IT Lab
Located in UTA 1.210, the IT lab offers hardware, software, and specialized equipment utilized in iSchool courses, as well as print and equipment checkout services.
TA Pool
The Purple Shirts make up the “TA Pool” which supports the UT Information minor. The Purple Shirts assist students, faculty, and staff with technological instruction through in-person and online classes, course development, and more.
What Can the IT Lab Do for You?
TA Pool
The IT Lab staff also act as undergraduate Teaching Aides to iSchool faculty and staff.
Equipment & Book Checkout
The IT Lab provides a collection of books and equipment for students to borrow.
Software
The IT Lab provides a variety of software for students use including Adobe Creative Suite, Unity3D, and much more.
Tutorials
The IT Lab staff create video tutorials for a variety of tools and skills useful to iSchool students, faculty, and staff.
Printing & Scanning
The IT provides black/white printing, color printing, and scanning services for iSchool students and faculty.
Collaborative Spaces
Collaboration stations, computer labs, and sound booths are available for use by iSchool students and faculty.
Meet the Lab Staff
Mia Eltiste
UX Research and Design
SP 2021
Mia moved from Omaha, Nebraska which you’ll notice when she calls soda, ‘pop’ and mentions Warren Buffet lives in her ‘hood. She received a BA in Psychology with a Mathe . . .
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Regis Junearick
UX Research and Design
FA 2020
Regis studied at The University of Southern Mississippi, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. He also gained a minor in English during this time but never willin . . .
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Jordan Longoria
Legal Information Studies, Social Justice Informatics, & UX Research
SP 2021
Originally from Upstate New York but raised in Kentucky, Tennessee, and Texas, Jordan earned her J.D. and her B.B.A. in Management from Texas A&M University. After law schoo . . .
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Chloe Reshetar-Jost
UX Design
SP 2021
Chloe has a B.S. in Psychology from the University of Pittsburgh (yay PA), where she also completed a minor in Studio Arts. She has worked in psy . . .
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Aylin Saribudak
UX Research and Design
SP 2021
Aylin studied Government and English at the University of Texas and became certified to teach through UTeach Liberal Arts. Since then, she has wo . . .
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Beth Sarno
UX Research
SP 2021
Beth graduated with a degree in Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Asheville. After college, she Oregon-trailed her way to Portl . . .
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Quinn Stewart
IT Lab Coordinator
Quinn Stewart studied Government and Psychology at the University of Texas toward the end of the previous century, and completed his MLIS here as well. While a TA in the IT Lab, . . .
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