Obama administration and the Internet is topic of Austin Forum talk November 3, 2009 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
"The Internet and the Obama Administration - So Far" is presented by Dr. Gary Chapman, senior lecturer at the LBJ School of the University of Texas at Austin. Chapman teaches classes and conducts research on Internet policy, telecommunications and technology policy, and how the Internet revolution shapes organizations. He is also associate director of the university's Telecommunications and Information Policy Institute. Chapman has written numerous articles on technology and society for a wide variety of publications. From 1995 to 2001, he was an internationally syndicated columnist on technology for the "Los Angeles Times," and his column "Digital Nation" was carried in more than 200 newspapers and on the Web. Chapman was also a technology columnist for "Texas Monthly" magazine and an editorial columnist for the "Austin American-Statesman." In early 2000, Chapman was named one of the 25 Most Powerful Texans in High Tech by "Texas Monthly." In 1999, the "Statesman" named him one of its "Ten to Watch." Chapman has also served as chairman of the selection committee for the Turing Award, the world's highest award in computer science. Location: AT&T Conference Center, Amphitheater (#204), 1900 University Street URL: More about this event... Contact: Faith R Singer | 512-232-5771 or [email protected] Sponsor: Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC) Admission: Free Parking: AT&T garage ($10); free in state lots or on street http://www.austinforum.org The Austin Forum is a monthly speaker series and networking event that hosts distinguished leaders who share their knowledge and experience about the confluence of science, technology and society in the 21st century. The Forum’s goal is to engage and educate the Austin community about the numerous ways in which science and technology enhance the quality of their everyday life, as well as the health, prosperity and security of the nation. The event takes place the first Tuesday of each month at the beautiful AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center, Amphitheater (#204). Networking Reception: 5:45pm – 6:30pm Event: 6:30pm – 7:30pm, including Q&A Contact Us The Texas Advanced Computing Center at The University of Texas at Austin is the coordinating organization of The Austin Forum. Contact: Faith Singer-Villalobos: [email protected], 512.232.5771. Please contact us with any questions about the event or suggestions for upcoming lectures. We look forward to your suggestions and comments to make this unique speaker series and networking event an Austin institution. --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Our Web site: http://www.RefreshAustin.org/ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Refresh Austin" group. [ Posting ] To post to this group, send email to [email protected] Job-related postings should follow http://tr.im/refreshaustinjobspolicy We do not accept job posts from recruiters. [ Unsubscribe ] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] [ More Info ] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/Refresh-Austin -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
