Internet2 is Committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Strengthening Diversity, Inclusion in Our Community

We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential for a robust and thriving research and education community. As a membership organization with a global reach, Internet2 is committed to promoting a culture that includes, encourages, supports, and celebrates diverse voices and reflects the communities it serves.

Celebrate I2I’s 8 Years in the Community!

2019 Internet2 Inclusivity Award winners.

The Internet2 Inclusivity Initiative (I2I), focuses on resources, attention, and scholarships to improve diversity and inclusion in the community of networking and technical professionals.

As part of this initiative, we:

Provide a national forum to discuss and share best practices to improve diversity and inclusion in technical fields, particularly in advanced networking, security, and identity.
Partner with other national organizations engaged in similar work, such as the National Center for Women in Technology (NCWIT), EDUCAUSE and others.

I2I Celebrates 8 Years in Community

View the recording and slides for the DEI in Our Community: The Internet2 Inclusivity Initiative at 8 Years virtual event held on April 29. In the spring of 2013, Internet2 created the Internet2 Gender Diversity Initiative, to focus resources and attention on improving gender diversity in the community of networking professionals who convene regularly to collaborate on the development of national and international advanced networking.

In 2018, the GDI was renamed the Internet2 Inclusivity Initiative (I2) to reflect a wider scope of action and a focus on the cultural shifts the Initiative works to foster. Today, I2I celebrates 8 years by taking a look back and a look forward. I2I co-chair Laurie Burns McRobbie and three recipients of I2I scholarships gave an update and engaged in conversation about where we are and where we’re going.

Speakers: