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Earth Science Data Resources

Looking for something?

While ESIP is not a data repository, we do have many resources created and maintained by our community.

Endorsements
Collaboration Areas
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Photo by USGS
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Endorsements

As an organization of organizations, we work through our Partner Assembly to endorse guidelines that improve data management.

Learn more about the resources we endorse and how the process works.

Endorsements
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Videos and Recordings

ESIP Meetings sessions, Cluster calls, and Committee webinars are recorded through Zoom. We also record all the Ignite@AGU talks.

Our YouTube channel features these videos in various playlists.

YouTube
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Community-Created Content

Collaboration plays out in spreadsheets, Google docs, Slido polls, Canva templates, Miro boards, and many other digital tools.

We use figshare to archive posters, infographics, one-pagers, slides, and other content.

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Looking for the ESIP logo?
You’ll find it here along with guidelines for use and citation.

ESIP Logo

For Researchers

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Schema.org

The Schema.org Cluster developed Science on Schema.org (SOSO) guidelines to help data-generating groups format the metadata on dataset web pages.

The latest version is out, but maintenance, implementation, and updates are ongoing.

Use Schema
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Geoweaver

Geoweaver is an in-browser software allowing users to easily compose and execute full-stack data processing workflows through online spatial data facilities, high-performance computation platforms, and open-source deep learning libraries.

Use Geoweaver
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Domain-Specific Collaborations

Some ESIP Collaboration Areas focus on specific domains. From biological data to cloud computing, from soil data to machine learning.

Find fellow domain scientists as well as experts in data, computing, and software.

Share Expertise
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Data Citation Guidelines

How do you cite data in your work? The ESIP Data Stewardship Committee and other Collaboration Areas have thought a lot about this.

They developed Data Citation Guidelines for Earth Science Data .

See the Guidelines
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AI-Ready Checklist

Data that is both machine-readable and still legible to a human requires thoughtful crafting and dataset management.

Check out the step-by-step tool created by the ESIP Data Readiness Cluster.

Use the Checklist
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Machine Learning Tutorials

GeoSMART started as an ESIP Lab pilot projects and grew into a $1M collaboration to help prepare Earth scientists for machine learning (ML) tools and workflows.

Check out the tutorials created through a special ESIP lab cohort.

GeoSMART Tutorials

Want hands-on sessions to learn about these tools?
Then join us for the next ESIP Meeting!

ESIP Meetings

For Data Managers

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COPDESS

The Coalition for Publishing Data in the Earth and Space Sciences (COPDESS) connects Earth and space science publishers and data facilities to help translate the aspirations of open, available, and useful data from policy into practice.

COPDESS
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COR

The Community Ontology Repository is maintained by the ESIP Semantic Technologies Committee. It is a resource for the Earth science community to try out semantic tech, access vocabularies, and incorporate metadata into workflows.

Access COR
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Data Management Training Clearinghouse

The Data Management Training Clearinghouse (DMTC) is a registry for excellent online learning resources focusing on data skills and capacity building for research data management, data stewardship and data education.

Share Expertise
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Data Stewardship

One of ESIP’s core Committees is focused on Data Stewardship. They meet monthly to discuss how the role of stewardship and cross-collaboration in ESIP as well as in the broader Earth science data community.

Join their next call through the Community Calendar.

Community Calendar
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Interoperability

The Information Technology and Interoperability (IT&I) monthly webinar is dedicated to learning about new tools and techniques in Earth science data. The group is organized by the ESIP IT&I Committee alongside the USGS Community for Data Integration (CDI).

Join IT&I

Work at an Earth science data repository?
Meet others doing similar work in the Council of Data Facilities.

Join CDF

For Students

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Scholarships and Fellowships

Many professionals in the Earth science data community have nonlinear career paths. We know that means networking and opportunities as a student are important for developing the skills needed in this field.

Learn more about our grad student scholarship and Community Fellows program.

Student Opportunities
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Microfunding Opportunities

The ESIP Lab posts requests for proposals (RFPs) for big ideas that need a small nudge. These pilot projects often grow into whole dissertations and funded initiatives.

There is also a FUNding Friday competition every year at the July ESIP Meeting.

ESIP Lab
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Data Management Tips

Data management is a crucial skill for researchers and for anyone looking at careers in Earth science data fields. However, it is a skillset rarely taught in formal classrooms.

Past ESIP Community Fellows put together a do-a-thon at an ESIP Meeting to help.

Data Tips

FAQs

Can I join as an individual?

ESIP does not offer partnership to individuals, only organizations. However, participation is open to anyone who wants to attend ESIP Meetings, join Collaboration Area calls and projects, and be a part of our Earth science data community.

Do I have to officially join ESIP to participate in activities?

No, there is no formal membership required for individuals. You can jump into any activity that interests you, whether it’s contributing to a Collaboration Area, attending our next ESIP Meeting, or simply joining the conversation in Slack.

If you represent an entire organization and would like to join as an entity rather than an individual, please apply for Partnership.

How are ESIP programs funded?

ESIP is funded through cooperative agreements with NASA, NOAA, and USGS. We also rely on ESIP Meeting sponsorships to help underwrite the costs of our operations. Learn more about sponsoring us, or read our financials to understand how we operate.

How do I know if my organization is already a partner?

Check the partner list here.

My organization is not an ESIP Partner. Can I still participate?

Yes! While many participants are affiliated with an ESIP partner, this is by no means a requirement. You are welcome to participate as an individual in any ESIP program including ESIP Meetings, Collaboration Areas, and more. Learn more about how to get involved.