For most businesses, group work is the way in which ideas are given voice. In this study, ethnographic research was conducted to explore group work and the environments in which it occurs. The research provides context for architects and designers who are conceiving improvements or reinventing the ways the built environment (e.g., furnishings, décor and architecture) influence s the outcome of ...

Informatics platforms exist for a multitude of purposes and specialties (e.g., Taverna, Galaxy, RapidMiner). The development of such platforms is vital when considering the expanding role of Big Data. In concordance with the trend of programs reaching toward a open-source, cloud-based environment, we are developing an informatics and data mining platform that integrates teaching and data explor...