20ten solution final

Refined SolutionCumulus: Improving the Academic Research Process

Juliana Diaz | Adam Howard | Jenny Shirey | Ruqian Zhou


Refined Solution: Cumulus • April 12, 2010 • 20Ten Graduate Studio II • School of Design • Carnegie Mellon University

Fostering active connections between people and

information will enable more productive research

while saving time and money.

Opportunity: reveal interpersonal connections and the most relevant search results



Foster active connections between people

Enable more productive research

» Proactively links people based on research interests and expertise » Facilitates interdisciplinary collaboration » Visualizes the connections between people and information

» Better hierarchy when searching for research articles » Enables awareness of current research trends » Custom organization and documentation of research

Our solution: Cumulus

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Scenario 1: PhD student Hannah GreeneGoal: finish initial phase of PhD and begin to apply for grants



Scenario 2:Prof. Emmett Brown

My Clouds My Connections

Emmet Brown LogoutLogged in as

2GoBegin Searchcumulus*

Cumulus © 2010 Language : English (US) | About | Developers | Terms | Find Connections | Privacy | Mobile | Help Center

Current Trends

Time:Filter trends by:

Calendar Milestones

Aug/’05 Jan/’10Subject Sort by: Percent change View as: Bubble Diagram

Particle Physics

English Literature

Genetically Engineered Foods

Data Mining AlgorithmsGene Therapy

Key:

ScienceFine ArtMusicLang. & Lit.AgricultureMedicineTechnologySocial Sci.

Topic:Sustainable Design

Keywords:

Cloud Overview:

Cloud Activity:

Articles Collected4

New Group Postings[ 4 ]

Notes7

Linked Connections12

Linked Groups1

Energy Usage Geothermal

Insulation

Behaviour

Sustainable Materials

Emerging Technology

Solar Energy

Topic:Architecture

Keywords:

Cloud Overview:

Cloud Activity:

Articles Collected4


Notes7


Linked Groups1

Smart Grid Public Policy

Business

Environmental Engineering

Computer Science

Mechanical Engineering

Topic:Interaction Design

Keywords:

Cloud Overview:

Cloud Activity:

Articles Collected4


Notes7


Linked Groups1

Service Design Installations

Interfaces

Users Task-Based

Meaning

Visual Displays

Curiosity

Inquisitive Use

Goal Publish collaborative work in order to achieve tenure



Scenario 2My Clouds My Connections




Current Trends


Calendar Milestones


Particle Physics

English Literature



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Keywords:

Cloud Overview:

Cloud Activity:

Articles Collected4


Notes7


Linked Groups1


Insulation

Behaviour


Emerging Technology

Solar Energy

Topic:Architecture

Keywords:

Cloud Overview:

Cloud Activity:

Articles Collected4


Notes7


Linked Groups1


Business


Computer Science



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Cloud Overview:

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Articles Collected4


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Recommended Reading

Dr. Henry Walton JonesTitle: Associate Prof. Environmental Studies Dept. Institution: University of Chicago

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A next generation smart energy technologyAuthors: Aurobi Das, V. Balakrishnan Year: November 2009 Publication: ICIS '09:

Recommended Reading

Dr. Henry Walton JonesTitle: Associate Prof. Environmental Studies Dept. Institution: University of Chicago

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A next generation smart energy technologyAuthors: Aurobi Das, V. Balakrishnan Year: November 2009 Publication: ICIS '09:

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Scenario 2cumulus* My Clouds My Connections


GoBegin Search1


Topic:Marine Ecology

Keywords:

Cloud Overview:

Cloud Activity:

Articles Collected4


Notes5


Linked Groups3

Energy Usage Global Warming

Pollution

Biosphere

Atmospheric Composition

Weather Systems

The Atmosphere

Topic:Architecture

Keywords:

Cloud Overview:

Cloud Activity:

Articles Collected6


Notes7


Linked Groups1

Smart Grid Computer Science

Business


Material Science

Electrical Engineering

Topic:Economics & Policy

Keywords:

Cloud Overview:

Cloud Activity:

Articles Collected4


Notes7

Linked Connections6

Linked Groups1

Energy Policy Population

Social Ecology

ExternalitiesPolitical Economy

The Urban Food Chain

The Atmosphere

Dr. Henry Walton Jones

Title: Associate Prof. Environmental Studies Dept.

Institution: University of Chicago

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Current Trends


Calendar Milestones


Particle Physics

English Literature



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Keywords:

Cloud Overview:

Cloud Activity:

Articles Collected4


Notes7


Linked Groups1


Insulation

Behaviour


Emerging Technology

Solar Energy

Topic:Architecture

Keywords:

Cloud Overview:

Cloud Activity:

Articles Collected4


Notes7


Linked Groups1


Business


Computer Science



Keywords:

Cloud Overview:

Cloud Activity:

Articles Collected4


Notes7


Linked Groups1


Interfaces

Users Task-Based

Meaning

Visual Displays

Curiosity

Inquisitive Use

Dr. Henry Walton Jones has sent you an event invite

Eco-Architecture 2010Third International Conference on Harmonisation Between Architecture and Nature

Monday April 12th - Wednesday April 14th 2010 A Coruña, Spain

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Current Trends


Calendar Milestones


Particle Physics

English Literature



Key:



Keywords:

Cloud Overview:

Cloud Activity:

Articles Collected4


Notes7


Linked Groups1


Insulation

Behaviour


Emerging Technology

Solar Energy

Topic:Architecture

Keywords:

Cloud Overview:

Cloud Activity:

Articles Collected4


Notes7


Linked Groups1


Business


Computer Science



Keywords:

Cloud Overview:

Cloud Activity:

Articles Collected4


Notes7


Linked Groups1


Interfaces

Users Task-Based

Meaning

Visual Displays

Curiosity

Inquisitive Use

Dr. Henry Walton Jones has sent you an event invite

Eco-Architecture 2010Third International Conference on Harmonisation Between Architecture and Nature

Monday April 12th - Wednesday April 14th 2010 A Coruña, Spain

Event Invitation

View Details Add toAttending

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MilestonesNotes

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Mary Reinhert



Service model: current state

University/Library

Federated Search(MetaLib)

Journal A

Journal C

Journal B

Journal D

Journal E

Research DB(PubMed, ACM, etc.)

University/Library

Federated Search(MetaLib)

Journal A

Journal C

Journal B

Journal D

Journal E

Research DB(PubMed, ACM, etc.)



Service model: future state

Research Database

Cumulus

Cumulus provides a single access point for researcherswhile reducing costs and complexity for the university.

Cumulus negotiates with individual journals to avoid the costs associated with current research databases.

University/Library

Journal A

Journal C

Journal B

Journal D

Journal E

Trend Tracking

Topic Linking

Recommendations & Alerts

Calendar & Milestones



Thank you!



Present state of academic research

» Enormous quantities of research available across disparate journals & databases Problem: lack of hierarchy in current search model opportunity: unify access and improve information hierarchy

» Collaboration is an essential part of the research process Problem: dependence on chance encounters can lead to overlooked connections opportunity: proactively connect researchers based on common interests

Opportunity: improve research through productive searching and connecting

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