Syracuse Cyberarium

“The Center for Really Neat Research”

What was it?

Why was it great?

Why is it worth replicating?

What are the fundamental elements of the success?

A Place •To demonstrate socially responsible applications of communication technology.

•To provide a social exchange in which multiple communities can explore unconventional applications of advanced technological concepts.

•To identify key areas where information technologies can be effectively applied to improve quality of life.

•To encourage young minds to explore science and think about how to make the world a better place.

A PLACE TO EXPLORE TECHNOLOGIES THAT:

•Improve quality of life for many kinds of disabled persons

•Instigate a revolution in prosocial communications technology creating the possibility for the greatest number of humans to receive the benefits from emerging cyber tools

•Cause an expanding awareness of the possibilities for help given a heart and a commitment to the process

•Bring knowledge and ability to create freely and experimentally in an environment of others similarly inclined.

Our Intent was to:      

Facilitate the proactive utilization of informatic systems for the betterment of all.

Promote intelligent and pro-social use of multimedia technologies in areas such as

Healthcare, Communication, Recreation, and Commerce.

      Encourage the active sharing of information and technology with others involved in socially

progressive uses of advanced information systems.

The Center for Really Neat Research is operated by the not-for- profit

(501c3)

Institute for Interventional InformaticsPO 8995

Rancho Santa Fe CA.92067