ESIP Update: Art of scientific curation + other reading

Each week we include a handful of articles relevant to Earth science data.

ESIP News and Events

Guest Blog: Why Earth Science Data Needs Social Science

In their guest blog, ESIP Partner Knology explains how their biosphere work spans social science disciplines and Earth science systems. Their work includes climate resilience, environmental education, equity, and ethics.

ESIP Meeting Announcements

Make sure you get early registration rates

We are excited to gather with you (virtually or in Burlington) from July 18-21 for the ESIP Meeting. Early registration closes Tuesday, June 20. More details on rates, venue, and more: esipfed.org/m eetings.

The conference will be at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Burlington, Vermont. The ESIP Meeting room block is open through Friday, June 23.

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ESIP Community Calendar

Here is what to expect this week:

Monday
- CLOSED for Memorial Day
Tuesday
- Soil Ontology and Informatics (4 p.m. EDT)
Thursday
- Biological Data Standards (2 p.m. EDT)
  Disaster Life Cycle (4 p.m. EDT)

See the full Community Calendar.
Select the meeting you'd like to attend, login instructions are included in description. We list all times in U.S. Eastern Time; check the time in your time zone.

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What's Happening in Earth Science Data

To read…

The Art of Scientific Curation | Eos
The Sargassum Information Hub | GEO Blue Planet

Tune In…

The Second Annual State of Open Data Policy Summit (June 12)

Mark your calendars for the 2nd annual data policy summit hosted by the Radiant Earth Foundation. An exciting group of data leaders will share real-world examples of open data and data reuse initiatives from around the world. Join the summit on Monday, June 12 from 9 AM to noon Eastern.

NSF Public Access and Open Science Working Group Listening Session (June 16)

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is hosting a listen and learn session on Friday, June 16 from 1-2:00 PM Eastern, which will be oriented toward stakeholders from the Geosciences (GEO) and Biological Sciences (BIO) research communities. This is a chance to weigh in on ongoing implementation planning for NSF’s upcoming NSF Public Access Plan 2.0.

Check Out…

NASA TOPS LinkedIn Group

Through programs such as the Open-Source Science Initiative (OSSI) and the Transform to Open Science (TOPS) mission, NASA looks to pursue an ethos of open-source science. Join the LinkedIn group to connect to other professionals in open science.

NOAA Science Advisory Board (June 15)

NOAA is soliciting nominations for new members for the Science Advisory Board (SAB). At this time, individuals are sought with expertise in artificial intelligence and machine learning in the fields of weather and climate, environmental remote sensing, engineering for coastal resilience, social and behavioral sciences, and tropical cyclones. Individuals with expertise in other NOAA mission areas are also welcome to apply.

Application packages are due by June 15, 2023. For more information about this solicitation, you can visit the SAB website or read the full Federal Register Notice.

Job Opportunities

Join ESIP Slack and check out the #job-opportunities channel.

Senior Python Engineer | Synoptic | to lead the development of backend systems
Data Manager | Northern Gulf Institute at Mississippi State University | to provide marine science support in the development of data management capabilities and visualization
Database Developer | Northern Gulf Institute at Mississippi State University | to provide computer science support and data management