Next Generation Social Networks: The Institute for Triple Helix Innovation and MedTechIQ Cross the Boundaries

Next Generation Social Networks: The Institute for Triple Helix Innovation and MedTechIQ Cross the Boundaries [Collaboration]
posted by Leigh Jerome
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Next Generation Social Networks: 3Helix in a Pioneering Network of ...((third of a four-part series)
[Collaboration]

Next Generation Social Networks: The promise of transformative coll... (second in a four-part series) [announcement]

1st of a 4 Part Series ... MedTechIQ and the National Science Foundation "Next Generation Social Network" Study

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Today marks the commencement of next generation social networking. Social networks represent an ideal platform for blending knowledge across sectors and disciplines; however, social networking remains largely uncultivated for our scientific community. Today we implement a network of networks for all members of www.3Helix.org and www.MedTechIQ.com. The Institute for Triple Helix Innovation is pleased to launch this collaborative process with MedTechIQ. Following this initial linking of our two networks, further affiliate networks will join us over the next several weeks: www.abdeo.com and www.larta.org.

This pioneering work is a National Science Foundation-funded enterprise that aims to accelerate innovation by blending resources in distributed hetarchical networks. This post will provide a summary of how we are coming together for next generation social networking.

The formula is simple: Provide accessibility into multiple, cross-cutting networks and invite participation. By linking together several networks, visibility and access will be simplified. The effort offers cross-platform participation; boundary-spanning; cross-cutting knowledge exchange; new opportunities for blending resources; and, transformative collaboration.

We are building our network of networks in a 4-step process:

* The posting of a series of articles to participating networks which emphasize the value of social-network platforms for cross-cutting knowledge exchange.

* Invitations to all members of www.3Helix.org and www.MedTechIQ.com to complete short initial and periodic NSF surveys that allow data to be collected that attests to the value of the social networks.

* Invite all members of www.3Helix.org and www.MedTechIQ.com networks to become cross-network members of affiliate networks.

* New affiliate networks will be added every few weeks to create easy accessibility to a robust network of networks.
New tools for bridging will be provided for all members, as they emerge.

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NEXT GENERATION SOCIAL NETWORK DEPLOYMENT PROCESS
Three preceding articles have provided a context for the linking of multiple networks. Collaborative endeavors and distributed platforms offer hope for new scientific advances and solving critical problems fundamental to our global community. Next generation social networks are designed for innovation and discovery from lab to market.