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Zixian Wei, 2023
“I am a first-generation college student in my family. Thanks to the development of the Internet and information technology over the past two decades, a small number of people in this generation, including me, have been able to explore more possibilities in life. It has taken me my entire life to realize the importance of digital equity to who I am today, which will definitely continue throughout my entire career.”
Ronit Sohanpal, 2023
“It is disheartening to know that so many young people across the world are limited by poor network infrastructure or computer access. As researchers in ICT, I believe we have a responsibility to ensure everyone can live in a world where the internet is safe, open, and accessible to all.”
Venkat Arun, 2023
“I see digital equity as a powerful driver toward broader social equity. Access to the digital world empowers people to enhance their quality of life and earning ability through better access to knowledge and resources.”
National Broadband Mapping Coalition: October 2023 Monthly Call Highlights
The National Broadband Mapping Coalition held its latest monthly call on October 25, 2023. The discussion centered on the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program and the challenge process for BEAD fund eligibility.
Connecting Maine: An “All In” Approach for Funding Sources, Community Engagement and Sustainability Highlights
On November 7, 2023 The Marconi Society continued the webinar series on state-level planning. In this webinar Maine discusses their unique approach focused on Projects, Places, and People and now layering in the values of urgency, universality, and digital equity.
Connecting Maine: An “All In” Approach for Funding Sources, Community Engagement and Sustainability
Tuesday, November 7, 2023 VIEW REPLAY Maine faces a perfect storm of challenges in achieving digital equity. Maine’s remote and rugged terrain makes the state