Backers of Internet 2 Take Their Case to Congress.

Young, Jeffrey R.

Notes FAQ Contact Us

Back to results

ERIC Number: EJ543106

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1997

Pages: N/A

Abstractor: N/A

ISBN: N/A

ISSN: ISSN-0009-5982

EISSN: N/A

Available Date: N/A

Backers of Internet 2 Take Their Case to Congress.

Young, Jeffrey R.

Chronicle of Higher Education, v43 n32 pA23 Apr 18 1997

Developers of Internet 2, an improved computerized information system designed for research purposes, are seeking federal support, suggesting that the new network's benefits would extend well beyond the academic realm. The educators behind the system propose that the system will create not only better electronics, but also new network applications for research and teaching. (MSE)

Descriptors: Computer Networks, Efficiency, Federal Aid, Federal Government, Higher Education, Information Systems, Internet, Policy Formation, Program Development, Public Policy, Research Tools, Technological Advancement

Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles

Education Level: N/A

Audience: N/A

Language: English

Sponsor: N/A

Authoring Institution: N/A

Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A

Author Affiliations: N/A