Purdue is now part of the Access Grid, a network of more than 70 domestic and international sites using high-speed Internet connections to enable truly interactive meetings among participants. The Purdue Access Grid node, in Room 209 of Stewart Center, provides live interactive audio and video for distributed meetings, remote visualization and collaboration, and distance education. The Purdue Access Grid facility utilizes multiple cameras and screens to allow participants to move around the room and incorporate non-digital materials into their presentations. The Access Grid also supports multimedia display applications, such as PowerPoint, MPEG video, and OpenGL windows. Providing real time video and audio, the Access Grid facility can be useful in supporting large-scale distributed meetings, collaborative work sessions, seminars, lectures, tutorials, and training. To schedule the Purdue Access Grid node, select the desired month and year in the Reserve window above, then click on the Get Schedule bar to check the availability of STEW 209. If the desired date is available, click on the date and complete the requested information, selecting Access Grid. You will receive an e-mail from DIS confirming the availability of the Stewart Center Access Grid facility. There is no charge for using the Access Grid. After availability of STEW 209 is confirmed, go to http://www-fp.mcs.anl.gov/fl/accessgrid/reserve.htm to complete the Access Grid Virtual Venue form to request connection to other Access Grid sites. The Access Grid also provides the opportunity for groups at Purdue to "attend" lectures and participate in meetings regularly scheduled at other sites. A calendar is available at
http://www-fp.mcs.anl.gov/fl/accessgrid/schedule.htm Deployment of the Purdue node of the Access Grid was a joint project of many campus units, including ITaP, the Division of Instructional Services, the Center for Collaborative Manufacturing, CERIAS, Krannert Executive Education Programs, and Continuing Engineering Education. For additional information on the Access Grid, go to:
http://www-fp.mcs.anl.gov/fl/accessgrid/default.htm.

Videoconferencing

Purdue faculty and staff also have access to two-way videoconferencing facilities in Stewart Center 209. This technology can be used to send two-way video and audio over a variety of telecommunications services to facilitate university business meetings, classroom access to outside expertise, and distance learning. The Stewart Center facility includes such advanced capabilities as remote control of cameras, computer interfaces, and transmission of high-resolution, still images. DIS also can facilitate two-way videoconferencing from campus television studios and from over 55 classrooms in Heavilon Hall, Krannert, the Liberal Arts and Education Building, and the Class of 1950 Lecture Hall. For information on other two-way videoconferencing services, call DIS at 494-1031.

To schedule two-way videoconferencing from STEW 209, select the desired month and year in the Reserve window above, then click on the Get Schedule bar to check availability of STEW 209. If the desired date is available, click on the date and complete the requested information selecting Videoconferencing. You will receive an e-mail confirmation of your reservation of the Stewart Center videoconferencing facility.