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The Case Ubiquitous Research Initiative (CURI) aims to position Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) and Cleveland as leading centers for ubiquitous computing research. Driven by the rapid advancements in wireless and mobile technology, CURI seeks to create interdisciplinary research opportunities, develop external partnerships, and execute large-scale projects. This initiative will foster collaboration across engineering, business, and medical schools, facilitating impactful research that combines fundamental insights with practical applications in various industries.
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Case Ubiquitous Research Initiative Kalle Lyytinen Youngjin Yoo Frank Merat
Background • Dramatic developments in wireless and mobile technologies • Ubiquitous computing as a major paradigm shift in computing services • Several significant activities within the university • No Strings Attached • Engineering schools • Weatherhead School • Medical School
Goal • To establish a university-wide research initiative for ubiquitous computing, Case Ubiquitous Research Initiative (CURI). • To establish CWRU and Cleveland as national and international center of excellence
Proposed Activities • Development of External Relationship • Advisory board from private and public organizations • Funded and sponsored research projects • Provide access to leading researchers to regional companies • Pursue interesting, relevant, large-scale projects • Interdisciplinary research • Fundamental to applied research • Developmental to organizational/behavioral research
Potential Examples • Wireless Jacobs Field • Interdisciplinary funded project • Involves prototype developments and applied social psychological research • Potential huge visibility • Creation of large ubiquitous computing environments with sensors • Collaborative action learning projects in medical application of ubiquitous computing