Videoconferencing Using Advanced R&E Networks for STEM Education

Colorado Science Educators Network MeetingConnecting Students and Teachers to Scientific ResearchNCAR - January 28, 2013

Jennifer Oxenford Manager, Member Relations and Communications, MAGPI

MAGPIa research and education network and communityMAGPI (the Mid-Atlantic Gigapop in Philadelphia for

Internet2) is a regional high-speed network and aggregation point providing access to robust advanced network infrastructure and educational and multimedia services for institutions in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, South Carolina, Florida and Kentucky.

Our mission is to introduce new technology, to collaboratively develop new applications with our members, and to make access to technologies sustainable and affordable.

MAGPI’s focus is on our communities

MAGPI Member CommunityHigher EducationBucks County Community CollegeDelaware State UniversityLafayette CollegeLehigh Carbon Community CollegeLehigh UniversityMontgomery County Community CollegePrinceton University Temple UniversityUniversity of DelawareUniversity of PennsylvaniaUniversity of ScrantonVillanova University Public/Cultural, Non-Profit CommunityCurtis Institute of MusicITHAKA

NJEDge.Net

Opera Company of PhiladelphiaThe Kimmel CenterThe Philadelphia Art MuseumThe Philadelphia OrchestraWHYY (PBS 12)

Hospitals/Medical Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Delaware Biotechnology Institute

Government County of Montgomery, PAESNet/Dept. of EnergyNOAA

Affiliate Members SHOAH

Smithsonian American Art Museum

The Hermitage

Educational ServicesAllegheny IU3 Charlerioi SDCannonsburg Elementary School Greenville County SDSouth Miami Senior HSSt. Mary’s Area SD

MAGPI Member Community (con’t) Connected K12sARIN IU (28) Berks County IU (22)Capital Area IU (15)Carbon Lehigh IU (21)Chester County IU (24)Colonial IU (20)Delaware County IU (25)Lancaster Lebanon IU (13)Luzerne IU (18)Montgomery County IU (23) Northeast Educational IU (19) Northwest Tri-County IU (5) Philadelphia IU (26)Riverview IU (6) Schuykill IU (29) Tuscarora IU (11)

+ Over 154 Schools via NJEDge.net

= 16 IUs spanning 3 states (PA, NJ, DE)Over 2,500 Schools!!

MAGPI’s services for our members

• Over 120+ Student VC Programs Annually• Professional Development Programs for Teachers & Staff• Advanced Networks Symposium Series• Grants and Funding Series• Custom and On-Site Professional Development • Collaboration Facilitation and Project Development• International Collaboration and Partnerships• Assistance with Finding Grants/Funding • Discounted multimedia services (multipoint IVC bridging,

recording, streaming and archival)

MAGPI accolades

Two-time Recipient of PENN’s Models of Excellence Award

Internet2 Driving Exemplary Applications Award

Richard Rose Award

Five year recipient of Berrien County Teachers Favorite Award

Internet2a national research and education network

Internet2 is the foremost U.S. advanced networking consortium. Led by the research and education community since 1996, Internet2 promotes the missions of its members by providing both leading-edge network capabilities and unique partnership opportunities that together facilitate the development, deployment and use of revolutionary Internet technologies.

By bringing research and academia together with technology leaders from industry, government and the international community, Internet2 promotes collaboration and innovation that has a fundamental impact on the future of the Internet.

U.S. UCANa project to connect CAI’s

U.S. UCAN mission = provide Community Anchor Institutions (CAI’s) with advanced broadband capabilities and services using the Internet2 national research and education network

U.S. UCAN goal = for CAI’s to better serve their communities with telemedicine, distance learning and other life- changing Internet-based applications, not currently possible with consumer-grade Internet service to dramatically improve the delivery of public services to their communities and lead to the creation of new economic opportunities for their local citizens

CAI’s = public safety organizations, public libraries, K-12 schools, community colleges, research parks, and health care organizations

the internet2 network

global network reach

global network reach

Internet2 K20 Initiative

• connect and engage K-12s, museums, libraries, science and cultural centers, aquariums, community colleges, etc.

• increased opportunities for joint funding and collaborations

• enhance teaching and learning

• increased opportunities for student engagement, enhanced learning and education

• 67,000+ institutions connected through the SEGP initiative

http://k20.internet2.edu

How can I learn more about the K20 community?

•JOIN MUSE!Opera Company of Philadelphia

Opera Company of Philadelphia

IMAGINE YOUR CLASSROOM... WITHOUT WALLS

IVC makes it possible!

Benefits are obvious

Access to Unique Scientific Instruments and Data

• Astronomy • High Energy Nuclear Physics• Mt. Washington Observatory

Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute

Mona Koa, Hawaii

CERN

opportunity for students to be hands-on “virtually”

Unique STEM Content Delivered Direct to Classroom

• ATLAS Live programs with educators and researchers at CERN in Geneva, Switzerland• Kids can talk to real scientists• See CERN in action • Ask questions and more!

http://atlas-live-virtual-visit.web.cern.ch/atlas-live-virtual-visit/

never thought possible before live experience

Inner World Discovery and DNA: The Dance of Life animations and dance to teach science

• IVC programs with ER Doctor Dr. Phil Silverstein• Innerworld Discovery uses animation to illustrate the Immune System• New program launching next month

to feature DNA the Dance of Life

www.magpi.net/Community/Programs/Inner-World-Discovery-1

www.magpi.net/Community/Programs/DNA-Dance-Life

Communicating via IVC with Researchers in the Fieldconnecting students to live scientific inquiry

• Ocean Observatories Initiative LIVE VC

• International Polar Year live connections with scientists at sea

• Live surgeries – Knee Replacement at COSI Columbus

iLab Central – Real Labs Real Learningbringing the lab live to the classroom

• Northwestern University Initiative• Funded by the NSF • Connecting high school science labs

to make them more accessible and engaging

• Many incorporate IVC in addition to internet based remote access to labs

http://ilabcentral.org/

How Can You Speed Read the Blueprints of Human Lifeextending outreach of local university faculty

• Penn Faculty from LRSM Science Lecture Series

• 50 minute program on gene sequencing, new advancements in reading DNA and more

• Accessible, extension of higher education offerings

http://www.magpi.net/Community/Programs/How-Can-You-Speed-Read-Blueprints-Living-Creature

The Marcellus Shale Project creating student scientists

The Marcellus Shale ProjectPartnership between PA IU Association, MAGPI, ThreeRoXhttp://video.magpi.net/videos/channel/12/

Megaconference Jr. 2013 Mark Your Calendars - May 2,

2013 It’s the 10 Year

Anniversary of Megaconference Jr!

Mark Your Calendars DNA: The Dance of Life – February 21st 10:00am – 11:00am

Introduction to the Wonders of the Immune System – February 21st 11:15am – 12:15pm

Lunch with a Content Provider: Mount Washington Observatory – February 25th | 12:00pm – 12:30pm EST

Journey With Giants – Feb 26th | 10:00am - 11:30am EST Megaconference Jr. 10 Year Anniversary – May 2nd | 6am – 7pm

Join us!!?

ResourcesMAGPI Programs and Events

http://magpi.net/Programs-EventsMAGPI Video Center

http://video.magpi.net/ Internet2 K20/Muse

K20.internet2.edu Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration

http://www.cilc.orgMegaconference Jr.

http://www.megaconferencejr.org/Atlas LIVE @ CERN

http://atlas-live-virtual-visit.web.cern.ch/atlas-live-virtual-visitiLabs

http://www.ilabcentral.org/Marcellus Shale Student Summit

http://keystonecommons.paiunet.org

Questions/Contact:

Jennifer OxenfordManager, Member Relations and Communicationsjmacdoug@magpi.netskype:jenmacdougf. www.facebook.com/magpik20w. www.magpi.net t. @magpik20