The evolution of modern technology and its societal impact on biocommunications in academe.

A perspective is presented on how communications technology has evolved over the last century and has resulted in the digital revolution and information explosion affecting biocommunications today. The paper includes three sections: historical perspective, current situation, and future direction. The relationship between information technology and societal factors impacting on higher education, health care, and the field of biocommunications is discussed and suggestions made for understanding and coping with this change.