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TJ 2.0: JCIRN Workshop

TJ is building a collaborative research network and needs network expertise.

In July we held an all-day workshop at a Microsoft Conference Center - a brainstorming session with 40 participants in the IT industry. Aneesh Chopra, U.S. CTO, Cameron Evans, Microsoft CTO, and Vint Cerf, Google's Chief Internet Evangelist, spoke at our TJ2.0 Design the Future Workshop.

We heard hundreds of creative ideas on technology infrastructure to position TJ to support STEM education initiatives and develop into an educational 'hub' of advanced research within the region and nationally.

Out of that session emerged the plan to build a collaborative research network we are calling JCIRN - Jefferson Collaborative Inquiry Research Network, to give students face-to-face virtual access to an alliance of researchers and data beyond the walls of TJ.

With our future network, nearly every classroom will have a face-to-face connection to another part of the country or the world. Systems Lab students could discuss and update cybersecurity data virtually with fellow researchers at MIT. From the Astronomy, Energy Systems, Biotech and Neuroscience Labs, for example, TJ students would be able to mentor via telepresence elementary and middle school students across the country. Our successful mentoring program has inspired innovative new technology and scientific discoveries, which could scale exponentially.

We welcome any ideas to reach TJ's vision and potential. If you or your friends have experience with Network Architecture, Network Security or Network Account Management, please help us build this future strategic network that will for decades enhance learning and deliver innovation.

TJ2.0 JCIRN Workshop

December 12, 2011
8:30 to 5:00
Cisco Systems
13600 Dulles Technology Drive
Herndon, Virginia

TJ2.0 JCIRN

Jefferson Collaborative Inquiry Research Network

Agenda

  1. Overview and Goals
  2. TJ Tech and Learning Priorities - By Principal Dr. Evan Glazer, Asst. Principal for Science and Tech Mary McDowell, and Network Specialist Pete Morasca
  3. Current Network and Future Desired Network with Security Requirements and Layers of Access - TJ Tech Team
  4. Breakout Groups: Network Design, Security, and Remote Access Management
    • Tools, Services, Software
    • Potential Challenges / Limitations
    • How to Manage Growth in Users and Devices
    • How and Where to Obtain Tech Support
    • Project Management Action Plan

To register or for more information, contact Julie Reiss at pfcab@tjhsst.edu.

Join us and industry leaders, including Vint Cerf, as we build a network that scales advanced research collaboration to the next level.

Regards,

Julie

Julie Reiss
TJPF Corporate Advisory Board, Co-Chair
TJ2.0 JCIRN, Workshop Coordinator