Virtual Information Behavior Environments (VIBE)
Mission
Virtual Information Behavior Environments (VIBE) study 3D Virtual Worlds (VW) while they are still emerging in order to shed light on how trust, credibility, and information problem-solving behavior (seeking, assessing, and using information) occur in VW, and how new technology designs can contribute to immersive, interactive, and integrated information practices.
Funding Information:
John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, 2009-2011
Reporting Structure:
Cheryl Metoyer, Associate Dean for Research
Center Details
| Director: | Eisenberg, Michael |
| Location: | PI's office: The Information School Box 352840 Mary Gates Hall, Ste. 370 Seattle, WA 98195-2840 Team's office: Roosevelt Commons Building Box 354985 4311 11th Ave. NE Seattle, WA 98105 |
| Year Started: | 2009 |
| Administering College/School: | Information School |
| Faculty Involvement: | 1 |