Presented at Policy Conferences, Internet and Web Applications

The State of the Internet According to the Congressional Internet Caucus

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Title:The State of the Internet According to the Congressional Internet Caucus (ID: POL08003)
Author(s):Tim Lordan (Congressional Internet Caucus Advisory Committee), Ari Schwartz (Center for Democracy and Technology), and Joe Tasker (Information Technology Association of America)
Origin:Presented at Policy Conferences (05/07/2008)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:

The Congressional Internet Caucus is a bipartisan group of over 170 members of the House and Senate working to educate their colleagues about the promise and potential of the Internet. EDUCAUSE is a member of the Congressional Internet Caucus Advisory Committee, which includes a diverse group of public interest, nonprofit, and industry groups working to educate Congress and the public about important Internet-related policy issues. This session will highlight the priority IT policy issues before the 110th Congress according to the cochairs of the Internet Caucus and provide an overview of the Advisory Committee’s programs and activities.

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Panel - The Public Policy Impact of Applications, Including Napster (Presented at Networking 2000)

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Title:Panel - The Public Policy Impact of Applications, Including Napster (Presented at Networking 2000) (ID: NET0005)
Origin:Presented at Policy Conferences (2000)
Type:Policies and Procedures
Abstract:The President's Information Technology Advisory Committee listed software development as a top research priority. Applications, such as Napster, that require greater bandwidth and improved security are becoming more prevalent, increasing the pressure on campus IT staff to better manage and secure their networks. This panel discussion addresses a sampling of federal and campus policy issues presented by the emergence of these applications. Panelists include: George H. Brett, Senior Project Coordinator for NLANR, National Computational Science Alliance (NCSA); Mark S. Bruhn, Information Technology Policy Officer, Indiana University; Mary Kratz, Manager Health Science Initiatives, Internet2; and Chad Paulson, Founder, Students Against University Censorship.
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