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Internet2 GigaPoP Conference Held at Alliance’s New Center in Richardson Thanks to the rapid advances in communications technology, the business of education will never be the same again. |
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The Alliance for Higher Education and The University of Texas at Dallas co-hosted the Internet2 GigaPoP Invitational Conference earlier this year. This inaugural conference introduced participants to the concept of Internet2 and the Alliance Internet2 GigaPoP, emphasized their importance to global education and research communities, and provided an opportunity to develop research partnerships. Dr. Douglas E. Van Houweling, President and CEO of the University Corporation for Advanced Internet Development (UCAID) was on hand for the launch. He spoke about numerous exciting applications for both academic and corporate participants. |
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Participants attended sessions that described a variety of Internet2 applications in the areas of health sciences, digital video, and arts and humanities. Representatives from major funding agencies presented their research programs and shared important pointers essential to securing grant funds. They cited funding for research applications in engineering, health, science, distance education, libraries, technology, and education. The University Corporation for Advanced Internet Development (UCAID) assisted with the Internet2 GigaPoP Invitational Conference. UCAID is a non-profit consortium, led by university members working in partnership with corporate and affiliate members, to provide leadership and direction for advanced networking development. For more information on UCAID visit http://www.ucaid.edu/ucaid For more information on the Alliance Internet2 GigaPoP call Sylvia Kelley at Alliance for Higher Education at 972-713-8170. |
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