How state Research and Education Networks are innovating with wireless to expand library connectivity

Speakers

Joe Sawasky, President, Merit Networks that "provides networking, security and community services to member organizations that help make our society a better place to learn, discover, work and live – while upholding the principles of an open internet."

Joe will by joined by Charlotte Brewersdorff also of Merit to present Merit's groundbreaking initiative, the Michigan Moonshot and Community Access Overview, a "collective call to action which aims to bridge the digital divide in Michigan."

Jen Leasure, CEO of the Quilt, a national association of the country’s leaders in advanced networking in support of research and education. The Quilt provides a national forum for these leaders to collaborate.

Jen will share national trends in wireless innovation by Qulit members and where they're headed in 2021.

We'll also get a quick review of emerging wireless resources, many newly available for library use in expanding access and increasing resileince.