Regional and state networks, as principal aggregators of network traffic for the U.S. research and education community, play a critical role in the future of the national advanced research and education network infrastructure. Internet2 has established a membership category to ensure that state and regional networking organizations have appropriate recognition and involvement in Internet2, including associated membership benefits and representation in Internet2's governance structure. For more information, contact Ana Preston.
Resources for R&E Network Members:
Newsletters for R&E Network Members
Notes and summaries from Network Members and Connector meetings, BoFs, and Open Calls
Internet2 Network fees for 2009
Resource Guide for Network Members and Connectors
For more information:
Ana Preston
Director, State & Regional Network Relations
apreston@internet2.edu
What's New
- Summer 2009 ESCC/Internet2 Joint Techs, 19-23 July, Indianapolis, Indiana
- Save the Date: Fall 2009 Internet2 Member Meeting, 5-8 October, San Antonio, Texas
R&E Network Members and Governance
In April 2007 Internet2 established a membership category (“R&E network member”) to ensure that state and regional networking organizations had appropriate recognition and involvement in Internet2. By 2008, Internet2 moved to full inclusion of state and regional networks in its governance and membership. Additionally, for those organizations also acting as connectors to the Intenret2 network, increasingly, Internet2 aimed at establishing better mechanisms and communication with them as instrumental partners in delivering the full potential of advanced networking services for R&E.
In 2009, Internet2 plans to focus efforts on continuing to build positive relationships with the network member and connector community as well as work with this important constituency to implement the Internet2 Strategic Plan.
Become an R&E Network Member
R&E network membership is open to any nonprofit organization that is sub-state, state, or multi-state in scope and that has a principal mission to provide network infrastructure and services primarily to the research and education community in the relevant geographic area, including, but not limited to, access to the Internet2 national network infrastructure and services. If you have questions or would like additional information, please contact Ana Preston.
For organizations interested in a new Internet2 membership:
- Full R&E Network Membership definition [pdf]
- Learn about membership categories and requirements.
- Learn about membership benefits.
- Request an application.
Other Resources
The Quilt
A coalition of advanced regional networks that share best practices to inform the national agenda on information technology infrastructure, with particular emphasis on networking. Home to many Optical Workshops and presentations.
StateNets
State network organizations with a focus on serving non-profit/public constituencies, including higher education, K-12 schools, libraries, and state and municipal governments.
FiberCo
Established by Internet2, this National Research and Education Fiber Company supports dedicated regional fiber optic networking.
Facilities-Based Regional Optical Networks Map [pdf]
by the Advanced Network Management Lab, Indiana University
