Pitt Information Technology, in partnership with Health Sciences, Swanson School of Engineering, the University Library System, the Health Sciences Library System, and the vendor Symplectic will be upgrading the current Faculty Information System to a more modern, cloud-based version of Symplectic Elements. These upgrades will not only enhance the University’s current system, but also introduce new features designed to support your academic and research endeavors.

• New Discovery Module: Minor changes to the user interface will accommodate a new Discovery module to help users uncover research opportunities, collaborations, and funding sources. An exciting aspect of the new Discovery Module will be the new ability to publicly publish faculty profiles to external audiences. The updated design is intuitive and user-friendly, streamlining the experience.
• Future-Ready: The new cloud-based platform will allow for more frequent updates and improvements, ensuring access to the latest features and enhancements. The upgraded platform is poised to integrate additional features and functionalities in the future, continually evolving to meet your needs.

Please note that the system will be unavailable while the first upgrade in the process takes place, beginning on Wednesday, Oct. 9, at 5 p.m., through noon on Friday, Oct. 11. Existing data will be seamlessly migrated once the upgrade is complete. 

The project team is confident that these upgrades will enhance the ability to promote academic and research activities, providing a more robust and versatile platform. We encourage those who have not yet explored the Faculty Information System to discover how this resource can simplify research management, increase visibility, and support professional development.

Please submit a request to the Technology Help Desk at or call +1-412-624-HELP (4357) if you have questions related to the upgrades or using the Faculty Information System.