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Research Centers
International Center for Applied Studies in Information Technology The George Mason School of Public Policy's International Center for Applied Studies in Information Technology (ICASIT) is a national leader in helping businesses and governments leverage information and communications technology in strategic ways. The center collaborates with nearly 100 businesses, associations, government agencies, and multilateral organizations in 30 countries on projects that include knowledge management, electronic commerce, distance learning, and web site development. At its core, the center is committed to combining information technology with better management of institutional knowledge to change organizational cultures so that increased collaboration yields more efficient operations and performance. The center, directed by Professor Stephen Ruth, helps deliver Internet connectivity to cities in developing nations in ways that inspire entrepreneurship and economic development. It works with dozens of Northern Virginia companies to advance Internet enterprise in the region and its Knowledge Management Roundtables, sponsored in conjunction with the Defense Contract Management Agency, strive to help businesses harness the power of the Internet in the most enterprising way possible. ICASIT is funded largely by grants and contracts aggregating the mid-seven figures, through partnerships with foundations, research centers, businesses, and universities on five continents. These resources afford students in the School of Public Policy the opportunity to work on research projects on behalf of real clients and provide valuable work experience that only augments the value of their degree. www.icasit.org |
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