August 2020 - NANOG-announce

Get ready to hack!
by NANOG News 24 Aug '20

24 Aug '20

Join many of the brightest minds in our community at the NANOG 80 Virtual Hackathon. Our first all-virtual hackathon kicks off Saturday, October 17 at 1:00 pm EDT — the weekend before the NANOG 80 <https://www.nanog.org/meetings/nanog-80/> conference. As always, participation is free, and open to all who register. Get all the details about the format, schedule, and more! And if you'd like to participate but aren’t sure where to start, we have lots of topic ideas to share. Please reach out to us: hackathon-support(a)nanog.org. Learn More + Register Now <https://www.nanog.org/meetings/nanog-80/nanog-80-hackathon/>

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NANOG Women in Tech: A Conversation with Jezzibell Gilmore
by NANOG News 19 Aug '20

19 Aug '20

*“We're the pioneers; we have to pave the way for everyone else.”* Our newest series on NANOG TV explores the stories and career paths of some of the most exceptional women we know. Watch our third interview, featuring Jezzibell Gilmore of PacketFabric, to learn more about her experience as a woman navigating the world of network engineering. Watch Now <https://www.nanog.org/news-stories/nanog-tv/women-tech/>

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Register Now for NANOG 80 Virtual!
by NANOG News 10 Aug '20

10 Aug '20

*Join us online for NANOG 80* Share and discover the latest networking technologies and best practices with the greater NANOG community — without ever leaving home. Registration for the NANOG 80 Virtual <https://www.nanog.org/meetings/nanog-80/> meeting is now open. Be sure to register in advance to join us from your desktop or mobile device, October 19-21. The NANOG 80 registration fee will be $250. If this presents a hurdle to your attendance, we encourage you to apply for a NANOG 80 fellowship. Register Now <https://events.nanog.org/event/b4810c73-906d-495b-980a-f8d5bfd21d1d/summary…> Apply for Fellowship <https://events.nanog.org/event/b4810c73-906d-495b-980a-f8d5bfd21d1d/regProc…> *Meet the NANOG 80 keynotes* Jezzibell Gillmore of Packet Fabric, and Avi Freedman of Kentik will deliver live-streamed keynotes at NANOG 80 Virtual! Learn more about Jezzibell and Avi, and stay tuned for details on each of their talk abstracts. Learn More <https://www.nanog.org/meetings/nanog-80/keynotes/> *Bring your ideas to life* Transform your experiences and ideas on the latest technologies into a remote presentation for NANOG 80! *Topics of Interest* - SDN - Traffic Analysis - ISP Issues - sharing lessons learned / what to watch out for - Cloud related topics: - Automation - Scale Concerns - Routing - Best Current Practices - Career Development Skills The NANOG Program Committee is accepting proposals through August 24, and would love to see yours. Learn More <https://www.nanog.org/participate/call-presentations/> *Miss out on NANOG 79 Virtual?* Our last community-wide virtual gathering may be over, but the hours of archived talks and tutorials, keynotes and panels featured in June are just waiting to be explored! View Recap <https://mailchi.mp/nanog/nanog-79-recap>

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Announcing this year's NANOG scholarship recipients!
by NANOG News 05 Aug '20

05 Aug '20

*Empowering the Internet technologists of tomorrow * “Being awarded this NANOG scholarship will impact me for the rest of my life,” says Lyndsey Tribbitt, a student at the University of Florida. “Something that seemed impossible is now possible for me, because I no longer have to stress about the cost of my education. Thanks to this scholarship, I can confidently work towards my bachelors degree in Computer Science and create a future for myself.” We're pleased to announce this year's scholarship recipients: Brandon Staple, Emma Beeler, Jon Cowart, and Lyndsey Tribbitt. Four exceptional students pursuing degrees in computer science and electrical engineering, who will go on to play a critical role in shaping the Internet of tomorrow. Learn More <https://www.nanog.org/stories/tech-of-tomorrow/>

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