University of Pittsburgh - Council on Academic Computing

University of Pittsburgh
Council on Academic Computing

High Performance Network Applications Initiative

The High Performance Network Applications Initiative promoted the development and use of advanced computer networks and accelerated the development of next-generation, network-based applications at the University of Pittsburgh. The Projects funded through the Initiative were expected to provide a competitive advantage to the University and faculty in their teaching and research.

2001 Award Recipients
Principal Investigator	Project Title (and final reports)
Gunduz Caginalp	Large-scale Networked Computation, Analysis and Visualization
Shi-Kuo Chang	The Growing Book
Luis Chaparro, Juan Manfredi, Ching-Chung Li	A Distributed Teaching and Research Cooperation System in Engineering and Mathematics
Rose Constantino	Delivery of Digital Media in Teaching and Research
Michael B. Gorin, Joseph Warnicki	Internet2 Resident Teaching Grant
Jeremy Levy, John T. Yates	"Next-Door" Videoconferencing for Collaborative University Research

2002 Award Recipients
Principal Investigator	Project Title (and final reports)
Louise K. Comfort, Hassan Karimi	Hazard Reduction and Response in Metropolitan Regions
Ray Hoare	Utilization of Java for Interactive Streaming Video Applications
Wolfgang Schloer	The Portable International Lecture System

2004 Award Recipients
Principal Investigator	Project Title
Heather Allen	Crossing Cultural Boundaries: Using Technology to Bring Native Speakers into the Classroom
Sabina Deitrick	Neighborhood Information System for Southwestern Pennsylvania Using Peer-to-Peer Information