Blog: Tag Archives: conference
Network Strategies to Predict, Plan, and Prepare for Disasters
At the recent CENIC 2026 biennial conference, a panel of national networking experts discussed what disaster response means for major research and education networks, including proactive planning to ensure that critical connections and services are maintained when needed most. The panel was moderated and led by Louis Fox, Chief Executive Officer of CENIC.
Connecting California: Exploring the State of Middle- and Last-mile Broadband Funding
All CENIC member Institutions, enjoy the opportunities made possible by broadband availability, access, and adoption. The challenges associated with the work to bring broadband to middle- and last-mile communities can be almost as large as the opportunities broadband offers. Valuable advice to overcome these challenges and make the most of the opportunities was highlighted by this expert panel.
CENIC’s Integrated, Multi-Tool Approach to Network Configuration Management
At the CENIC Biennial Conference, network engineers discussed Network Configuration Management (NCM) at CENIC – how and why it was implemented, the components that comprise it, how it’s used, and its potential for the future.
Next-Gen Stewardship of Urban Sea Systems: Balancing Economic Vitality, Environmental Decline, Homeland Security, and Social Justice
Oceanographer John Delaney discusses how digital twins can help model the behavior of major urban sea systems and improve their economic vitality, environmental health, homeland security, and social justice.
The Growing Contributions of Women in Computer Networking
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.
The Kids Are Online — and Alright: Unexpected Benefits of Broadband Access
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.
Libraries Expand Lifelong Learning Options through Broadband
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.
Broadband in K-12 Schools Boosts Teaching Practices and Learning Outcomes
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.
CENIC Helps to Power Virtual Reality in California Libraries and Shape Workforce of Tomorrow
Libraries across California are making virtual reality a reality — with help from CENIC’s high-capacity broadband network, which eliminates the latency and jitter that can ruin such programs. Exposure to such exciting new technologies might set kids on a path to become researchers and inventors themselves.
Bringing the Stars Within Our Reach: California Academy of Sciences Makes Data Come to Life
Highly networked planetariums are using "domecasting" — live broadcasting a planetarium show to audiences at other planetariums — to share the latest cosmic discoveries. Learn how the California Academy of Sciences uses its CENIC connection to take audiences on a journey to the very edge of human knowledge.