ResearchChannel now reaches more than 40 million homes worldwide through cable, satellite and video-on-demand television.
This increase marks growth in the number of DishNetwork subscribers able to access ResearchChannel programming, and the number of homes now able to watch ResearchChannel videos through cable video on demand.
ResearchChannel encourages our viewers to contact their cable providers if the broadcast channel is unavailable in your area. Visit our Web site for more information on how to do so.
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September 21st, 2009
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The deadline to register for ResearchChannel’s Annual Meeting online is fast approaching! Be sure to register by Oct. 2 for the 13th annual event at George Mason University on Oct. 12.
This year’s agenda includes an executive update from CEO Amy Philipson and member updates.
Member updates will allow consortium members to share recent progress as well as plans for the future. Among those scheduled to present is Calvin Jackson, chief of the News Media Branch of the National Institutes of Health. Jackson will discuss NIH’s new Remote Actuality Facility. He will share how NIH uses the facility, why it was built and lessons learned from the experience.
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September 17th, 2009
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The Higher Education Information Security Council (formerly the EDUCAUSE/Internet2 Computer and Network Security Task Force), the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA), CyberWATCH and ResearchChannel have announced 10 winners of a computer security awareness poster and video contest as part of a national campaign to raise awareness of and increase computer security at colleges and universities. These new resources, available from ResearchChannel’s Web site, can be used in campus security awareness campaigns during student orientation; National Cyber Security Awareness Month, which is held annually in October; and throughout the year.
The short videos and public service announcements use creative storytelling and student actors to demonstrate computer security risks and actions students should take to protect their computers, campus networks and personal information. The posters cleverly illustrate these same cybersecurity risks that students and others on campus may face.
“This contest is a true testament to the ability of young adults to educate their peers in a creative and compelling way,” said Michael Kaiser, Executive Director, NCSA. “NCSA was thrilled to be a part of this effort and commends the Information Security Council for their work to raise cybersecurity awareness among students.”
This year’s winners include:
- Cyber Security Awareness, by Nathan Krochmal, Grand Valley State University (Michigan)
- 10 Most Common Passwords, by Lenae Boykin, Texas A&M University
- Z-bay, by Lenae Boykin, Texas A&M University
- Icon Ninjas, by Jake Tobin, Cabrillo College (California)
- Vanished, Erased, Gone, by Hillary Luvshis & Matt Crescenzo, University of Delaware
- Strong Passwords, by Nicholas Wetzel, Ohio University
- Securing Your Computer Simply, by Chris Wetzel, Ohio Northern University
- Is Your Computer Healthy?, by Jacobus van der Ven, Hamilton College (New York)
- Defend Your Identity, by Clarence Chase, Prince George’s Community College (Maryland)
- Poison Apple–Looks Can Be Deceiving, by Kira Espenilla, Mt. San Antonio College (California)
“This contest is a great way to engage students in cybersecurity awareness,” said Amy Philipson, ResearchChannel CEO. “ResearchChannel is proud to be able to share these informative and engaging videos with a larger audience through our national cable and satellite channel.”
Visit www.educause.edu/security to view the Higher Education Information Security Council’s extensive security resources. The National Cyber Security Awareness Month resource kit helps higher education institutions prepare campus security awareness events each October.
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September 14th, 2009
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You can now register for ResearchChannel’s Annual Meeting online. The 13th annual event will be held Oct. 12 at George Mason University.
This year’s agenda includes an executive update from CEO Amy Philipson and member updates.
Member updates will allow consortium members to share recent progress as well as plans for the future. Among those scheduled to present is Calvin Jackson, chief of the News Media Branch of the National Institutes of Health. Jackson will discuss NIH’s new Remote Actuality Facility. He will share how NIH uses the facility, why it was built and lessons learned from the experience.
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August 18th, 2009
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William Hydrick of ResearchChannel member Tulane University has been selected to give a presentation at the 2009 Annual Conference of the Consortium of College and University Media Centers (CCUMC). Hydrick, the director of Business School Media Services at Tulane, will use the opportunity to introduce ResearchChannel to conference attendees.
The conference will be held from Oct. 15-19 in Greensboro, North Carolina. Hydrick’s presentation is tenatively scheduled to begin at 10:15 a.m. Monday, Oct. 19.
CCUMC members provide media and technology support for quality teaching and learning at higher education institutions. Its 750 members represent all sizes of institutions in higher education that provide media/instructional technology-related support services, as well as companies providing related products.
Hydrick’s presentation to the CCUMC members is entitled ‘The ResearchChannel: What It Is and How You Can Get Involved.” His dynamic presentation is sure to bring new members and greater visibility to the ResearchChannel consortium.
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August 11th, 2009
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In just the first six months of 2009, 10.7 million videos have been accessed through ResearchChannel’s many distribution platforms. Read our latest quarterly update to see where the greatest growth is happening in the first half of 2009. Compare this quarter’s stats to those at the end of 2008 to truly understand just how successful 2009 is shaping up to be.
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July 14th, 2009
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Hold the date! George Mason University is hosting the ResearchChannel Annual Meeting on October 12, 2009.
Our theme is “Changing the Playing Field.” Where better to discuss the policy, financial and technology changes we are all experiencing than in the suburbs of Washington, D.C.?
Let us know your ideas and thoughts as we plan our meeting. If you would like to be part of the planning committee, contact Amy Philipson amy@researchchannel.org or Sharon Pitt at spitt@gmu.edu.
See you there!
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June 22nd, 2009
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With new iPhone and iPod touch software updates, viewers can now download iTunes U videos — including ResearchChannel programs — directly to their phones! The new 3.0 software updates make iTunes U directly accessible over both cellular and Wi-Fi networks through the iTunes Store.
Look for ResearchChannel on iTunes U’s new mobile platform to start downloading videos straight to your phone today.
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June 22nd, 2009
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You know that you can find the best ResearchChannel programming on our YouTube channel, http://www.youtube.com/researchchannel. But did you know that the ResearchChannel YouTube site also makes it easy to watch ResearchChannel on your mobile device?
Use your browser to access http://m.youtube.com/researchchannel on your smart phone, and be sure to bookmark the page or add it to your home screen. iPhone users can add a sleek ResearchChannel app by accessing http://m.youtube.com/researchchannel on Safari, tapping the plus sign, then tapping Add to Home Screen.
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May 20th, 2009
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ResearchChannel passed a new distribution benchmark in March, becoming available to 37.5 million households in North America. Total worldwide distribution is now 37.8 million households.
The most significant recent increase was in the number of homes now able to access ResearchChannel programs through cable video on demand; that figure is now 9 million, up from 7 million. Cable VOD is an excellent opportunity for further growth of ResearchChannel as consumers become more familiar with this new service.
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May 1st, 2009
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