PNNL

Abstract

Collaborations are the essence of science, yet in our information age, most scientific collaborations rely heavily on face-to-face interactions, individual actions, hands-on experimentation, and delayed communications (such as e-mail). For remote collaborations to be as fruitful as sessions with our colleagues down the hall, we need rich communication environments that enable us to focus on knowledge tasks. We also need shared access to primary scientific resources such as instruments, analysis tools, and information sources. Electronic collaborative environments can meet these needs by providing real-time access to collaborators and shared resources