The Summer 2009 ESCC/Internet2 Joint Techs is hosted by Indiana University in Indianapolis from July 19-23. The agenda features talks on Security, Campus Networking, and RONs-to-Campus Issues in addition to the usual BoFs, Working Group meetings, In-depth Tutorials, Industry Updates, and Side Meetings. An added feature of this event is the opportunity for registrants to go on a small-group tour of the Global Research Network Operations Center (GRNOC) Register NOW; fees increase on July 4! ...more

The U.S. Departments of Commerce and Agriculture have released their Notice for Availability of Funding under the Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP) and Rural Ultilities Services (RUS) programs. Both have received multibillion dollar investments as part of the ARRA to support the expansion of broadband services to underserved areas, improved broadband access by public safety agencies, and upgrades to public computing centers to support economic development.
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Save the Date for the Fall 2009 Internet2 Member Meeting, 5-8 October in San Antonio, Texas.  The theme for this fall's meeting is: “Collaborations and Resource Sharing in Research and Education: How the economic crisis is fueling the expansion of networking technology, fostering global communities, and driving social change.”  ...more

The Economic Stimulus Bill will have many implications on advanced networking in research and education. Internet2 has developed an online Stimulus Legislation Community Resource Guide, which provides the full legislation, as well as copies of provisions and summaries of the broadband provisions, Health IT provisions, and science and technology provisions.  Additionally, learn about the NSF Academic Research Infrastructure Program Solicitation. ...more