It integrates comprehensive, timely, non-threatening and anonymous information, referral, decision tools and support that is convenient, comprehensible, anonymous and controlled by the user. The goal of this consortium is to advance the impact of health education and patient support through computer-based technology. Eight health care and related firms are industrial sponsors. The Computer Sciences Industrial Affiliates Program seeks to foster long term relationships with industrial partners. They focus on research technology exchange as well as student recruiting.
Companies have access to information through seminars and early technical reports.
There are approximately 16 companies participating in the program. This consortium performs generic research on water pollution control problems. Work to date includes analysis of proposed rules and standards, methods for handling censored data, heavy metals removal, volatile organic chemicals, and waterhammer in pumping stations and pressure mains. Annual research seminars and several technical reports are included in its activities. This consortium provides advanced ergonomics analysis methods to industry and offers the use of unique software and hardware.