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The Growing Contributions of Women in Computer Networking
Categories RENS & NRENS
CENIC community members offer several programs for underrepresented populations to network, gain unique training, and participate in professional development opportunities — and many efforts are producing positive results.
Big Data: How the PRP Enables Scientists to Unlock Genetic Secrets
Categories Cultural & Scientific Healthcare RENS & NRENS Pacific Wave
With innovative networking tools available on the Pacific Research Platform, Professor Alex Feltus at Clemson University in South Carolina analyzes massive genomics datasets to better understand how genes interact to cause disease in humans. His dream is for everyone to have access to the PRP, which would drastically accelerate scientific discovery.
Network Engineers Collaborate in MANRS RPKI Deployment
Categories RENS & NRENS Pacific Wave
At a workshop in October, network engineers from CENIC member institutions engaged in technical, hands-on labs and now have the ability to assess their own environments for implementing guidelines for Mutually Agreed Norms for Routing Security (MANRS) and Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) technology. Another workshop will be held in March. Learn how your organization can get involved.
Life Inside CENIC: Manuel Ortiz and Inventory Control
Categories RENS & NRENS The CENIC Community
Inventory control and asset management are critical functions within CENIC’s Administrative Services and Facilities Department. Manuel Ortiz provides clear visibility of physical assets, ensuring good stewardship of our members' resources.
The Kids Are Online — and Alright: Unexpected Benefits of Broadband Access
Categories Healthcare K-12
Teens, especially in underserved areas, benefit from Internet access in terms of physical and mental health, and social and political connection. CENIC’s conference served as a valuable venue for Camille Crittenden to incubate her ideas, present preliminary concepts, receive valuable feedback, and gauge community interest.
CSU Fullerton Creates Virtual Assistant to Engage Students for Success
Categories CSU
CSU Fullerton students can talk to the virtual assistant iTuffy on smartphones or smart speakers placed around campus to get answers to simple questions and ease collegiate life. The AI tool is powered by CSUF’s 100-Gbps connection to the CENIC's network and access to cloud services.
CENIC and Alameda Peer to Connect Students to Saildrone and Berkeley Lab
Categories CCCs Cultural & Scientific K-12 RENS & NRENS
A new SFI agreement between CENIC and the City of Alameda is a model for local governments that wish to connect technology and R&D companies in their region with a state’s research and education institutions.
Libraries Expand Lifelong Learning Options through Broadband
Tags conference digital divide
With ever-increasing advancements in information and technology, continuing education has never been more important. Every day, libraries are leveraging their robust CENIC broadband connection to expand lifelong learning programs and provide access to education in their communities.
Life Inside CENIC: Nick Plunkett & Internet Peering Services
Categories RENS & NRENS The CENIC Community
Tags calren internet services life inside cenic peering research and education settlement free interconnection
Network Engineer Nick Plunkett works in the Internet Services department, which handles CENIC’s peering relationships with other networks such as Amazon, Google and Microsoft. Peering is a process by which networks connect and exchange traffic, and it results in faster, more cost-efficient Internet for everyone.
Broadband in K-12 Schools Boosts Teaching Practices and Learning Outcomes
Categories K-12
Tags conference
High-speed Internet is redefining K-12 education. Studies show that learning outcomes are better when technology is integrated into pedagogically sound teaching. Two vastly different California schools are showing the power of broadband by using the same digital learning tools.