Dulf Vincent Genis

Resources I Love

Campus gems and the people who power them.

In the Illinois Scholars Program, Dulf impressed me with his commitment to public policy and community relations, his excellent research skills, and his capacities for leadership and innovation.

— Dr. Carolyn Wisniewski, Writers Workshop Director

The University of Illinois is abundant with resources and hidden gems, and I’ve compiled a list below of some of my favorites along with my close contacts for each. Feel free to reach out! Names, logos, and photos are clickable.

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My favorite AI tools

DuckDuckGo AI Chat

DuckDuckGo AI Chat

Best for quick rewrites, drafts, and summaries. It is a favorite because it offers 100% anonymity, zero tracking, and no account login, using lightweight Small Language Models (SLMs) that provide safe everyday drafting while cutting energy use by 60–70%.

Asta.ai (by Ai2)

Asta.ai

Best for research statistics and evidence gathering. It stands out because it acts as a scholarly research assistant indexing over 108 million abstracts and 12 million full-text papers, ensuring that reports and proposals are backed by 100% grounded academic data.

Gemini Notebook

Gemini Notebook

Best for internal manuals, templates, and documents. It is favored because it functions as a grounded document container that answers strictly from uploaded sources with zero web hallucination, effectively resolving positional bias and privacy concerns.

Also, free and affordable weekly food deals!

Monday

  • Murphy’s : Murphy’s Monday Enjoy half-price burgers from 5-9:30 pm.
  • Women’s Resources Center ( FREE ) : Join Dish It Upevery 2nd and 4th Monday at noon for engaging discussions on gender and social identities, accompanied by a free lunch.
  • Jubilee Cafe CUCC ( FREE ) : Free meals every Monday 5-6:30 PM

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