Achintya Bezbaruah (NRG), Kim Owen, Daniel Erichsen, and Bruce Curtis (all three from Information Technology Services at NDSU) presented a join session on the WateRediscover International program. Bezbaruah and Owen attended the Internet2 Global summit in Denver, CO, and Erichsen joined from Fargo. Participants from West Fargo Liberty Middle School and Tezpur University Central School in India participated remotely to demonstrate how Internet2 can be used to promote STEM education. NRG’s WateRediscover Initiative provides a platform for K-12 students and teachers from across the globe to interact with resources persons from NDSU using online resources, such as Internet2, and learn about research methodologies. Bezbaruah coordinates the program designed to promote STEM education across the globe and guides student groups and their mentors on research projects. The program culminates each year in a live international virtual conference where students present their findings. Click here for more news...
