May 23, 2006
The State of Louisiana is at the verge of having a major new computing network,
Louisiana Optical Network Initiative (LONI,) that will provide a valuable resource for
leading-edge research in many fields that have advanced computing needs. The objective
of this symposium is to familiarize university faculty with some of the diverse
applications-focused high-speed and grid computing research activities related to LONI,
to explore new collaborative research and educational opportunities with regional
partners, and to explore how to strategically align LONI with new Southern University
initiatives, such as the formation of the Southern University Business & Research
Corporation (SUBRC).