Utilizing a multidisciplinary approach that is both innovative and bold, IDEA undertakes programs and projects designed to promote the interaction between people and information within the framework of technology. Our endeavors range from gathering and presenting useful information to the public; to building upon the body of research on the relationships between learning, information, and technology; to developing technological tools that break down the barriers between people and computers. Most often, they incorporate all three elements.

Our projects cover a wide variety of disciplines, and include:

WebExhibits

This online, interactive museum challenges visitors to think about and explore scientific and cultural phenomena in new ways. WebExhibits, like all IDEA productions, uses innovative and intuitive data interface designs to transform the learning experience. More >>

National Clocks & Time

These public service websites provide visitors with the precise time in their part of the world. When time is of the essence, and when time is money, IDEA’s innovation provides it to within one second. More >>

Journal of Interaction Recipes

As a leader in recognizing the rewards and overcoming the challenges inherent in technology-based learning, IDEA’s Journal of Interaction Recipes is a comprehensive online guide for educational project managers who wish to more dynamically and effectively teach and disseminate information. More >>

Health Information

The first web site of its kind, IDEA’s ProstateCalculator.org provides an online prognosis for those with prostate cancer. On the basis of valid neural network models, users receive valuable information backed by scholarly research. More >>

Research & Development

IDEA investigates new ways for people to interact with information and computers. By building upon the current body of knowledge about information and learning, IDEA explores and implements methods that enable techology to better serve people. More >>