The Gis M@rsouin is an interdisciplinary research center in Brittany that focuses on the study of internet usage and user-oriented innovation. It has three platforms - a technological platform, observatory, and laboratory experiment. The goals are to lead research programs, evaluate public policy, and collaborate with industry. The key areas of research are learning, social interaction, public policy, and markets. M@rsouin emphasizes interdisciplinary work, diversity of expertise, putting users at the core, observation in real contexts, and involving users throughout the innovation process.