The Ana G. Mendez University System, in representation of the Corporation for the Academic, Scientific, and Research Network of Puerto Rico (CRACIN for it spanish acronym) requests support to help enhance and upgrade the connection with the National Science Foundation Network (NSFNET). This is part of a comprehensive plan to communicate the potential network user institutions among themselves,m and with the major academic and research institutions in the mainland and U.S. Virgin Islands, to improve collaborative research in science, technology and engineering at the local and national levels. The primary objective f the proposal is to provide a dedicated line of access between Puerto Rico and the U.S. NSFNET for competitive researchers within the Academic, Scientific, and Research Network of Puerto Rico, who are involved in research and scholarly activities at their respective institutions. The enhanced connection to NSFNET will also provide access to and promote the development of linkages between the Caribbean countries and the U. S. mainland. The universities need greater functionality and network speed to be able to access supercomputers, libraries, and make file transfers along with being able to implement a more reliable mail system. Students and faculty research will benefit from the link. This is also a unique opportunity for the schools to explore innovative educational resources.

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Computer and Network Systems (CNS)
Type
Standard Grant (Standard)
Application #
9221708
Program Officer
Mark A. Luker
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
1993-07-15
Budget End
1996-12-31
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1992
Total Cost
$200,000
Indirect Cost
Name
Ana G. Mendez University
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
San Juan
State
PR
Country
United States
Zip Code
00928