As a founding member of the Internet2 Consortium, Penn has always been at the forefront of participation in the research and education networking global community. Faculty, staff, and students at the University of Pennsylvania leverage the power of MAGPI and Internet2 in new and exciting ways in the lab and in the classroom.

Alex's Virtual Lemonade Stand
Students in Grades K-12; College and University Students

When life gives you lemons... make lemonade! Inspired by the journey of Philadelphia-area hero Alex Scott, the Alex's Virtual Lemonade Stand Project celebrates the idea that just one kid can make a difference. Join schools from around the world to raise awareness and money for pediatric cancer research, all while participating in standards-based projects that make the process...

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EDUCAUSE 2010
Higher Ed IT
EDUCAUSE 2010

In the realm of higher education information technology, no other event brings together more powerful, creative minds in the field than the EDUCAUSE Annual Conference…

CONNECT with colleagues and explore solutions to today’s common higher ed IT...

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Enhancing STEM education through interactive technologies over Internet2 and MAGPI
Educators across the K20 Community

Digital library and learning objects, virtual field trips, remote instrumentation, virtual worlds - - join this session for an overview of various resources available over the Internet2 and MAGPI networks that can enrich and support STEM initiatives in your classroom or institution. Participants will be provided with a resource handout and activities that they can integrate into their...

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Experiences of Women in Afghanistan
High School Students (Grades 10-12)

Suraya Pakzad of Afghanistan, entered into an arranged marriage at the age of fourteen years old, and by the time she was sixteen, was the mother of two children. Suraya is now 37 years old and has raised a family of six children. However, with all of these personal challenges and responsibilities she has dedicated her life to helping...

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How to Navigate the New MAGPI Website and Registration System
Any interested educator, technology specialist, or administrator

Join members of the MAGPI staff for a virtual tour of the our new website and step-by-step guidance on how to navigate our new registration system. No microphone or videocamera needed! Just a computer with internet connection... you can join virtually anywhere!

Our newly re-branded, re-designed website has...

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Innovation Workshop: Integrate Inter@ctivity into Your Classroom with MAGPI
K20 Educators and Educational Technology Support Specialists

July 29, 2010
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM EDT  

Delaware Center for Educational Technology
Dover, Delaware

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Internet2 Fall 2009 Member Meeting
Educators, Researchers, Medical Practicioners, Technologists and Adminsitrators

The overarching theme for the Fall 2009 Internet2 Member Meeting is: “Collaborations and Resource Sharing in Research and Education: How the economic crisis is fueling the expansion of networking technology, fostering global communities, and driving social change.” Presentations will focus on the elements of network-based collaboration, including--but not limited to--virtual...

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