Computing and Communications Network Enhancement

南加州大学（USC）医学院在NSFNET项目下请求43,649美元，用于在南加州大学健康科学校区（包括南加州大学拥有和附属医院）和洛杉矶县+南加州大学医疗中心（LAC + USC）之间安装光纤网络连接，洛杉矶县+南加州大学医疗中心是美国最大的急症护理机构之一。该链接将允许LAC + USC人员，包括在该地点的USC教师和学生，充分利用通过USCnet， NSFNET，互联网等可访问的资源。它将提供增强的计算和通信能力，并将为研究、病人护理和教育提供更多的信息资源。最重要的是，这一联系将提供一种环境，鼓励扩大利用以计算机为基础的信息和通信、发展局域网络、参与合作活动和分享信息。

9318030 Gilman The University of Southern California (USC) School of Medicine respectfully requests $43,649.00 under the NSFNET Program to install a fiber optic network link between the USC Health Sciences Campus (including USC-owned and affiliated hospitals) and the Los Angeles County + USC Medical Center (LAC + USC), one of the largest acute-care facilities in the United States. This link will allow LAC + USC personnel including USC faculty and students based at that location to utilize fully the resources accessible through USCnet, NSFNET, the Internet, etc. It will provide an enhanced computing and communications capability and will make available a greater array of information resources for research, patient care, and education. Most important, the link will provide an environment which will encourage expanded utilization of computer- based information and communications, the development of local area networks, engagement in collaborative activities, and the sharing of information.