Selected Writings and Presentations

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The New Network Neutrality: Criteria for Internet Freedom. Historical analysis and solutions for a more participatory and democratic Internet. More information at www.saschameinrath.com/newnetworkneutrality

Wireless Lessons Learned from Hurricane Katrina (2.4MB). Presentation given at the MuniWireless Conference. March 6, 2006. Atlanta, GA.

Community Wireless Internet Service -- Capabilities & Costs (1.1MB). Presentation given at the Open Space Austin Summit. April 28, 2005. Austin, TX.

Community Wireless Networks & Telecommunications Policy (1.0MB). Presentation given at University of Illinois Planning Institute, March 18, 2005. Urbana-Champaign, IL.

Community Wireless Networks, Participatory Media, and Neighborhood Empowerment (1.3MB). Presentation given at the Institute for Communications Research Brownbag Series, March 9, 2005. Urbana-Champaign, IL.

Community Wireless Networks and the Digital Divide (669K). Presentation given at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Planning Institute, March 3, 2005. Urbana, IL.

Community Wireless Networks, the Digital Divide, & the Case for Mesh (1.1MB). Presentation given as a part of the "Municipal Wireless Networks: Bridging the Broadband Digital Divide" Event on Capitol Hill, February 22, 2005. Washington, DC.

EDUCAUSE Presentation on University Involvement in Community Wireless Networks (1.1MB). Presentation given at the EDUCAUSE Net@Edu Conference, February 6-8, 2005. Tempe, AZ.

Sandvig, C., Young, D., & Meinrath, S. (2004). Hidden Interfaces to "Ownerless" Networks. Paper presented to the 32nd Annual Telecommunications Policy Research Conference (TPRC) on Communication, Information and Internet Policy, Arlington, Virginia, USA.

Reactions to Contemporary Activist-Scholars and the "Midwestern Mystique": A case study utilizing an evolving methodology in contentious contexts. (150K) Qualitative analysis of a local public school system's racial climate. Documents major themes in response to the School Climate Survey (SCS) conducted by the University of Illinois School Climate Research Team (SCRT), the community response to the SCS process and the strategies used by the SCRT to address this reaction help illustrate how action researchers can navigate the difficult political topographies in contentious settings where they work. December 2004.

Community Wireless Networks, Participatory Media, and Community Empowerment (1.0MB) PowerPoint presentation discussing the social benefits of Community Wireless Networks and the technologies available. October 4-5, 2004. Presentations to Federal Communications Commission Staff and Congressional Staff. Washington, DC.

Community Wireless Networks as Radical Activism: The Case for Mesh
(477K) PowerPoint presentation discussing the uses of mesh. September 5, 2004. FreiFunk.net Fresh Air Free Networks Conference. Glesborg, Denmark.

Wirelessing the World: Socio-Historical and Technological Factors Affecting the Battle over (Community) Wireless Networks (1.9MB) Paper discussing the history of contemporary wireless conglomerization -- especially 802.11 (Wi-Fi) and 802.16 (WiMax) technologies, and subsequent actions to reclaim the public airwaves for the public good. Includes in-depth analysis of current problems and potential solutions that will help foster better wireless infrastructures.

Wirelessing the Revolution: Intro to Community Wireless Networks (467K) PowerPoint presentation discussing community wireless networks; the different technological options available; examples of social benefits for residents, educators, public health, government and businesses; and the Champaign-Urbana Community Wireless Network (CUWiN) in particular.

Out of the Wires and Into the Streets: Alternative Communities, Emergent Networks, & Digital Mobilization (132K) May 31, 2004 International Communications Association Conference presentation on Indymedia (Talking Notes - 48K)

Creating the Global Internet: The Formation of International Computer Communications Networks (9MB) Research paper discussing creation of the X.25 protocol and bi- & multi-lateral computer communications agreements and infrastructure that led to the creation of the (global) Internet.

The Effects of Academic Grouping on Students' Perceptions of School Climate (1.1MB) Thesis discussing affects of tracking on social climate; investigates significant differences in perceptions across different tracks within a single school.