For the final recipient highlight, WDS is excited to feature Dr. Robert Redmon, who was the 2013 Data Stewardship Award winner. Currently, he is a senior scientist with NOAA’s National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) and serves as the Director of the NOAA Center for AI. Dr. Redmon’s career started with NCEI and its predecessor, the National Geophysical Data Center (NGDC), with only a short time away for leadership experience in another part of NOAA.
“Honestly, receiving the WDS Data Stewardship Award is one of the great highlights of my life and career. It really broadened my awareness around the value of data and scientific stewardship.”
Today, he leads a team working with the community to define AI-ready environmental data standards. His journey shows the impact of the WDS Data Stewardship Award in shaping careers and advancing the mission of responsible data stewardship worldwide. The Award recognition introduced him to a broad community of data scientists and professionals while also giving more meaning to the FAIR and CARE principles.
Learn more about how you can apply for the Data Stewardship Award here.