Microsoft's iCampus Project Complete

The seven-year collaboration between software giant Microsoft and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, known as iCampus, concluded last week.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) wrapped up their symposium "Learning Without Barriers/Technology Without Borders", it marked the culmination of a seven-year collaboration between the two. Microsoft Research has invested over $25 million in The MIT-Microsoft iCampus Research Alliance for Educational Technology since it's creation, and has enlisted the assistance of over 400 faculty members, students, and researchers. In addition, 5,000 students participated in content that was enhanced by iCampus; generating more than 70 published academic papers based on iCampus research. "This is the largest investment we've made into this type of program at an academic institution," Sailesh Chutani, director of Microsoft's External Research & Programs Group stated. According to a Microsoft Del.icio.us | Digg | Reddit | Furl Autmn Davis is a staff writer for Murdok covering ebusiness and technology.