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21
Feb
2023

Internet2 Welcomes James E. Deaton as Vice President of Network Services

James E. Deaton We are pleased to announce the appointment of James E. Deaton as the new Internet2 vice president of Network Services, effective March 20, 2023. In this role, James will lead the strategic direction and ongoing operations of Internet2’s world-class network infrastructure and advanced services in support of…

28
Nov
2022

Internet2 Diversity and Inclusion Scholarships, Community Collaborations Expand Opportunities for Underrepresented IT Professionals

Funding Opportunities Support DEI Efforts and Broaden Participation in Premier Technical Event for the Global Research and Education Community Next Week WASHINGTON, D.C., November 28, 2022 – Internet2 today announced four recipients of the 2022 Internet2 Inclusivity (I2I) Scholarship, which is centered on increasing the meaningful participation of women information technology…

09
Nov
2022

Two Members Elected, Six Members Appointed to Internet2 Board of Trustees

WASHINGTON, D.C., November 9, 2022 – Internet2 today announced the election of two members and the appointment of six members to the Internet2 Board of Trustees. The Internet2 Board provides strategic direction, leadership, and oversight for Internet2, and it includes four standing committees as well as special committees.  The Internet2…

13
Sep
2022

Minority Serving – Cyberinfrastructure Consortium Awarded Nearly $15 Million NSF Grant to Fund Cyberinfrastructure Investments, Research Facilitation Support

Funding supports accelerating cyberinfrastructure-centric research capacity at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and tribal colleges and universities (TCUs) through proof-of-concept grants and shared resources WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 13, 2022 – The Minority Serving – Cyberinfrastructure Consortium (MS-CC) and Internet2 have been awarded a nearly $15 million grant from…

12
Jul
2022

Announcing Leadership Transition at Internet2

By Howard Pfeffer, Internet2 President and CEO

Dear Internet2 members and community: I write today to share the news that Vice President of Network Services Rob Vietzke will be leaving Internet2 effective August 1, 2022, to pursue other career opportunities. Rob has served the Internet2 community in this role since 2006 with enthusiasm and dedication. I wish…

14
Jun
2022

New NSF-funded Report Examines Research Computing and Data Capabilities in Higher Education

By Daphne McCanse, Communications and Engagement for RCD Nexus, CaRCC

The second Research Computing and Data (RCD) Capabilities Model Community Dataset report is now available through CaRCC’s RCD Nexus as part of a project funded by the National Science Foundation. The report aggregates assessments contributed by 51 higher education institutions, providing insight…

14
Jun
2022

Minority Serving – Cyberinfrastructure Consortium and Internet2 Present Cybersecurity Workshop Series for HBCUs, TCUs

Workshops funded by the National Science Foundation Cyberinfrastructure Center of Excellence Demonstration Pilot WASHINGTON, D.C., June 14, 2022 – The Minority Serving – Cyberinfrastructure Consortium (MS-CC) and Internet2 today announced a series of ransomware security and cyberinfrastructure workshops beginning in June 2022 to be held on the campuses…

02
Jun
2022

And Then There Were 5: Internet2 Announces New eduroam Support Organizations

Connecticut Education Network (CEN) and Link Oregon join the program to help bridge the digital divide for K-12 schools, libraries, museums, and more with eduroam global Wi-Fi WASHINGTON, D.C., June 2, 2022 – Internet2 announced today the latest state research and education (R&E) networks to join the eduroam Support Organizations…