Major leaps.
No bounds.
Leading faculty and staff are using Apple technology to power advancements across every field.
Major leaps.
Research
Any breakthrough has the power to change the world.
Making an impact on local and global health.
Armed with an NIH grant and Apple technology, Dr. Sharon Walsh’s research at the University of Kentucky is advancing the treatment of opioid use disorder.
“I’m exclusively an Apple user, and when I came to UK, I changed our entire lab so it’s exclusively Apple, too.”
Dr. Sharon Walsh(she/her)Professor, Colleges of Medicine and PharmacyDirector, Center on Drug and Alcohol ResearchUniversity of Kentucky
Professor and Director Sharon Walsh is the principal investigator of an $87 million grant — the largest the University of Kentucky has ever received — under the National Institute of Health’s HEALing Communities study. Kentucky is one of the states hit hardest by the opioid epidemic, this grant aims to reduce overdose deaths by 40% over four years.
“Everyone knows someone with a substance use disorder,” says Dr. Walsh. “You see so many unjust regulations put in place due to stigma or ignorance, but this is a biological issue and it can be treated.”
To support her important research and communication, Dr. Walsh chooses Apple technology for her entire workflow. With iPad, her team collects offline data in communities throughout the state with the REDCap app. She then uses Qualtrics XM on iPad and Mac to analyze the team's data and create evidence-based recommendations.
Working on Mac, Dr. Walsh uses Microsoft Office to create research publications and presentations. And with built-in apps working seamlessly across the Apple ecosystem, her team uses iPad and Mac to create flyers and videos that deliver educational public-health messages for reducing stigma and educating on how to respond to opioid misuse.
In clinical research, it can be easy to forget that data sets and stats represent real people. “We’re leveraging good data and stories, and packaging that in a way that shares our common humanity.” For Dr. Walsh, that empathetic perspective is key to the university’s goals and making positive impact across the state and beyond.
* The opinions, data, and analysis shared are self-reported by institutions and reflect the views of only that institution. Apple was not involved in the gathering of data or the validation of any methodology used.
iPad. The versatility of iPad makes it the perfect tool for research. From collecting data in the field to crunching big data sets with the Qualtrics XM app, Dr. Walsh can analyze metrics from anywhere.
MacBook Pro. Microsoft Office helps to bring Dr. Walsh’s data to life in her meetings and events through presentations and research papers.
“I’ve been very fortunate to have tremendous colleagues and relationships with state officials to help guide policy around solving the opioid epidemic.”
Helping the world breathe easier. And cleaner.
Dr. John Volckens builds solutions to measure air pollution and improve global health.
“Apple technology helps us miniaturize our innovations, making them user friendly and affordable for everyone.”
Dr. John Volckens(he/him)Director, Center for Energy Development and HealthProfessor, Mechanical EngineeringColorado State University
Growing up with asthma, Dr. Volckens learned early on how scary it can be to fight to breathe. This experience, combined with his innate curiosity, love of nature, and interest in all things mechanical, has defined his mission to create a world where the air is clean everywhere. He and his research students at Colorado State University use Mac to design and build devices that allow people to measure air quality. The measurements are captured on iPhone — through apps they’ve developed — to help people make informed decisions about the impact of the air they breathe. The greater Dr. Volckens can scale his air pollution research, the greater effect he can have on global health.
MacBook Pro. All the power Dr. Volckens needs to analyze massive air quality datasets and render stunning visualizations of his findings on interactive dashboards. All at the same time.
iPhone. Dr. Volckens and his team develop custom iOS apps that serve as the user interface for his air sensors on iPhone. The apps collect hundreds of measurements, like temperature, humidity, and air quality, from anywhere in the world in real time.
”My vision is to help everyone everywhere know what’s in the air they breathe. Apple technology makes that vision a reality.”
Forging a new, sustainable future for farming.
Brad Bergsma discovers innovative agricultural solutions that advance the global food industry.
“From controlling equipment to field management — the Apple ecosystem is at the heart of everything we do.”
Brad Bergsma(he/him)Instructor, Researcher, and Chief Information OfficerNorthwest Kansas Technical College
Bergsma comes from a fifth-generation farming family. He cares deeply about farmers and their success because they represent a vital part of America’s economy and culture. Bergsma chooses Apple technology to power his precision agriculture research. iPad Pro and iPhone are his primary tools for exploring how different technologies can make farming more productive, efficient, and cost effective. With apps on iPad Pro, he controls sensors on machinery and flies drones to collect water and temperature data. Bergsma shares his findings with the farming community to help the industry innovate farming techniques at a global scale.
iPad Pro. Bergsma uses apps on iPad Pro like Climate FieldView to capture, monitor, and measure all of his agriculture research data — like water irrigation and crop nutrition — from seeding to harvest.
iPhone. From the greenhouse to the field, Bergsma uses iPhone wherever he goes. The convenience and flexibility allow him to check the weather, capture images, and measure soil moisture on the fly.
Pushing the boundaries of creative expression.
Dr. Youngmoo Kim builds music technology that’s shaping the future of live performance and entertainment.
“I seek a world that places no limits or barriers on human creativity.”
Dr. Youngmoo Kim(he/him)Director, ExCITe CenterProfessor, Electrical and Computer EngineeringDrexel University
A musician and engineer, Dr. Kim’s passion and research lie at the intersection of performing arts and technology. He has chosen Apple technology to power his innovation lab, so he can foster an environment where magical ideas are discovered in unexpected places. Visualizing sound with color, bending notes on a piano, and even integrating smart fabrics with robots are all supported by Mac. And Dr. Kim brings the wonders of music and technology to the world by using Apple’s developer tools to build apps that support community efforts and enable access for everyone.
MacBook Pro. Mac easily handles pro music and visualization apps — like Logic Pro and MATLAB — to push the boundaries of Dr. Kim’s machine listening research using instruments and robots he builds himself.
iPad Pro. Dr. Kim develops iPadOS apps that bring people together to collaborate and feel connected. His Virtual‑Chorister app captures individual recordings and performances from musicians around the world to create virtual music ensembles.
Academics
Inspiration can lead to a lifetime of purpose.
Making the switch and reducing costs with Apple.
Self-proclaimed “PC-guy” Bill Adams crunched the numbers and saw a great return on investment with iPad and Mac at the University of Kentucky.
“From labor, to fleet cycle management, to deployment, to the way the whole ecosystem works together, Apple saves you money in the long run.”
Bill Adams(he/him)Field Services Associate DirectorUniversity of Kentucky
Like many senior IT professionals, Bill Adams strongly identified as a PC guy. That changed when he launched a multi-year study to take a holistic look at the total cost of ownership of all 30,000+ devices hitting the university’s JAMF network. After two years, Adams came to a conclusion that surprised him. “The data showed us that Apple is easier and cheaper to support.”
Adams discovered that Macs are twice as efficient as PC-based computers to support, and iPads are strikingly 10x more efficient to manage than other tablets. “One employee managing 120 Surface tablets can keep over 1,200 iPads running over the same period of time,” Adams says. “And that shocked us! Most people only see the purchase price, but they don’t consider the total cost of ownership. Apple more than pays off during the life cycle of its devices.”
Thanks to zero-touch deployment and best-in-class performance and security, Apple technology has reduced the University of Kentucky’s IT labor costs by over 60%. Even Adams has personally made the switch. “I couldn’t be a hypocrite,” he says. “I’m a numbers guy, and the numbers said Apple is the way to go. At no point in my life did I think I would be switching to Apple technology. And I’m very glad that I did.”
* The opinions, data, and analysis shared are self-reported by institutions and reflect the views of only that institution. Apple was not involved in the gathering of data or the validation of any methodology used.
MacBook Pro. From crunching numbers to visualization, Mac performance powers Bill’s analysis. Split View elegantly displays data in Excel alongside the University of Kentucky’s technology performance dashboard.
“Most people only see the purchase price, but they don’t consider the total cost of ownership. Apple devices cut our IT labor costs in half.”
Fostering diversity and representation through art.
Ajuan Mance uses Apple technology to create artwork that breaks down stereotypes and amplifies inclusion for all.
“iPad has made access to digital art and animation a reality for creators and artists to play, explore, and find their voice.”
Ajuan Mance(they/she)Mills College, Dean of Digital Learning and Professor of African American LiteratureCalifornia College of the Arts, Adjunct Professor, Illustration Program and Comics MFA
Ajuan’s passion for making an impact was first inspired by their musician-educator parents and New York City’s 1980s counterculture. Today, as a writer and artist, Ajuan uses Apple technology to create artwork that counters negative representations of Black people with “positive, liberating images” of Black lives and experiences in their communities. Ajuan furthers their mission of expression for race, gender, and identity as an educator. Using iPad Pro and Apple Pencil, Ajuan leads MFA students through a journey of self-exploration and experimentation that brings together meaningful, personal stories with digital art. With Notability and Adobe apps on iPad, Ajuan teaches students how to create compelling narratives, 2D and 3D animations, and character illustrations for powerful web comics that express diversity and build portfolios for the future.
iPad Pro and Apple Pencil. Apple technology powers Mance’s digital art canvas. iPad’s versatility makes it perfect for illustrating, presenting, and teaching — while Apple Pencil’s precision and natural feel enable Mance to seamlessly instruct how to draw and paint inspirational characters with the Adobe Fresco app.
“All people have beauty, value, and power. My art, and my students’ art, is a way of saying ‘I see you.’”
Impacting society, one innovation at a time.
Dr. Ichiro Iimura is providing new opportunities for social science students to leave a positive mark on the world.
“My goal is to build career readiness for my students by empowering them with cutting-edge tools and knowledge that help them create solutions to make a difference.”
Dr. Ichiro Iimura(he/him)Professor, Faculty of Administrative StudiesChair, Division of InformaticsPrefectural University of Kumamoto
For Dr. Iimura, it was a cloud of smoke, set of Legos, and ball of Play-Doh that set him on a lifelong path of solving problems with technology. As a young boy, he used the popular toys to create a structure to absorb cigarette smoke. Today, Dr. Iimura uses Mac, creative pro apps, and Apple developer tools to inspire his students to tackle some of society’s biggest challenges. He uses Keynote to teach students how to identify problems, build pitches, and raise funding — mimicking a real-life startup. Then, they use Apple technology to build solutions such as an augmented reality app on iPad for emergency readiness, books in Pages for sports safety, and new technologies on Apple platforms for education — shaping incredible solutions to improve lives.
iPad Pro. Dr. Iimura and his students use iPad, Apple Pencil, and Adobe Illustrator to sketch out and storyboard ideas for an accessibility app that helps teachers communicate with non‑verbal students.
MacBook Pro. Xcode and Swift on Mac with HealthKit empower them to build a solution — an iOS app and a watchOS app that work together to capture and record students’ real-time heart rates and physical reactions during activities.
iPhone and Apple Watch. Video footage and heart rate graphs on iPhone and Apple Watch* enable teachers to instantly read a student’s reaction, better understand how they’re feeling, and adjust teaching methods.
Shifting human behavior to save the planet.
Dr. Sathya Gopalakrishnan inspires students to lead environmental change for a sustainable future.
“iPad has transformed the way I lead my classes. It gives me the freedom to engage with my students in a way I could not before.”
Dr. Sathya Gopalakrishnan(she/her)Associate Professor, Department of Agricultural, Environmental and Development EconomicsThe Ohio State University
Growing up in a coastal region of India, Dr. Gopalakrishnan experienced firsthand how climate change can impact a community. She has since combined her passion for the planet with her love of education to drive positive change. She teaches her environmental economics students about the effects of human behavior on climate change so that they can create a more responsible global footprint through their future careers. Apple technology turns her lecture hall into a dynamic think tank. With built-in accessibility features, like Dictation and AssistiveTouch, iPad Pro empowers Dr. Gopalakrishnan to engage and illustrate content in real time, while Apple Pencil gives her an all-in-one interactive tool to sketch, draw, and mark up content.
iPad Pro and Apple Pencil. Dr. Gopalakrishnan uses Explain Everything Whiteboard on iPad to record and capture her environmental economics lessons, break down abstract charts and graphs, and show her students how to solve complex mathematical problems in real time.
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Transforming artistic passions into lifelong careers.
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Leading the next class of business leaders.
Dr. Mayuree Srikulwong inspires a new generation of entrepreneurs and engaged global citizens.
“iPad gives my students a new voice to positively impact the lives of others in a powerful way.”
Dr. Mayuree Srikulwong(she/her)Assistant Professor of Science and TechnologyUniversity of the Thai Chamber of Commerce
Growing up in rural Thailand, Dr. Srikulwong learned early on how to create opportunities for herself to succeed. She worked multiple jobs while studying for her computer science degree — without even having access to a computer. Now, as a professor, she is mentoring Thailand’s budding entrepreneurs. Dr. Srikulwong uses iPad Pro to teach computational thinking and help her students solve real problems in the community. After students conduct their own research with iPad, Dr. Srikulwong shows them how to use Swift Playgrounds to design apps that solve the local challenges they’ve discovered. The app includes interactive coding puzzles and playgrounds that provide instant visual feedback, so students can see the outcomes of their ideas immediately and explore different paths to creating positive change.
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Sparking creativity in the teachers of tomorrow.
Jessica Herring-Watson trains future teachers to create immersive experiences that are accessible for every learner.
“Everyone deserves to learn in a way that allows them to reach their full potential — iPad helps educators make this possible.”
Jessica Herring-Watson(she/her)Clinical Instructor, College of EducationUniversity of Central Arkansas
Herring-Watson is passionate about serving her community. It’s one of the reasons she wanted to be an educator — to equip teachers with the tools they need to give every child an opportunity to succeed. Watson relies on iPad Pro to bring versatility and creativity to her classroom, which are critical for the success of her preservice teachers and the future schools they’ll support. She integrates the Everyone Can Create curriculum into her courses to inspire her student teachers with new ideas and meaningful ways to infuse their own lessons with creativity. And built-in accessibility features on iPad, like Speak Screen and Dictation, support curriculum development for every learner.
Athletics
Where there’s a will, there’s a way to win.
Powering performance from practice to game day.
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln uses Apple technology to give its student athletes a competitive edge.
Watch the filmMacBook Pro. A pro tool for competing at the pro level. Leading athletic departments, like the one at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, use Mac to analyze performance and train at the cutting edge. Coaches use the Hudl Sportscode app to analyze video, study player stats, review training sessions, and help teams improve for the next game.
“We rely on Apple to run our entire athletic department because we want our staff, students, and coaches using great technology. It’s one of the things that gives us an edge.”
iPad Pro. Leading college basketball teams use HomeCourt on iPad Pro to push their progress and drills to the next level. The app uses augmented reality to capture student athletes’ moves and stats as they train and breaks down in-depth data like shooting accuracy, vertical jump, and speed after every session.
Apps to up any game.
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DVSport 360 Rewind. Access video live at practices and games, and instantly view your team’s plays from multiple angles.
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CoachNow. Create posts, analyze videos, and give feedback on a secure, private communication platform dedicated to your athletes.
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Hudl. Capture games, practices, and opponent scout videos and analyze every clip to prepare for the next game.
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Vector Live. Track and monitor your student athletes’ performance in real time. Then plan and execute training sessions live from your iPad.
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VERT. Track and measure your student athletes’ vertical jump to monitor stress, prevent injuries, and maximize performance.
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HomeCourt. Use mobile AI to intelligently capture how your student athletes play basketball, then analyze their progress to help them train better.
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forScore. Give marching bands a paperless experience to learn music for game day with options to mark up sheet music and create notes.
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Pyware 3D Viewer. Help marching bands plan, arrange, practice, and analyze guard and formation drills for game day performances.
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Apple TV. Watch your favorite teams play in 4K for a fluid, crisp experience; HDR video makes fast-action sports look incredibly smooth.
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Headspace. Gain mindfulness skills through guided meditations on everything from anxiety to sleep to focus.
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Inlivo. Keep your personal nutrition and wellness in check with meal and activity tracking, nutrition analysis, and weight management.
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Pillow. Track your sleep cycles and trends with Apple Watch so you can improve your sleep quality and wake up feeling refreshed.