Prof. Belding receives an NSF award for research in Jordan

January 23, 2015

Elizabeth Belding, a Computer Science Professor at UCSB, received a new NSF award, joint with Penn State and other universities. The award funded a research planning trip to the Za’atari refugee camp in Jordan. Together with two of her Ph.D. students, Prof. Belding is studying the Internet and wireless connectivity resources and needs of camp residents, and working with UNHCR officials to improve wireless availability. As a result of the award, the team had an exciting and informative trip to Za’atari in January 2015.