Technology is ubiquitous. Computing is pervasive. Internet plus information equals unlimited access. Talent is dominant. The population is diversified.
Entrepreneurs have the edge.
The economy is globally networked. Research drives innovation. Georgia Tech must not merely respond to these megatrends, but also use them to its advantage, Clough says. In this the first issue of Research Horizons in year 2000, we provide evidence that Georgia Tech has already begun its journey on the path that Clough has mapped. Our cover story on future computing environments hinges on the notion of ubiquitous and aware computing that could improve the quality of life for everyone, particularly senior adults, within the next decade.