18 Sep 2023 | Events, News
The World Data System is excited to invite you to the Members Forum 2023, a special event exclusively for our members dedicated to data stewardship and collaboration. As a global platform for data sharing, the World Data System brings together experts, organizations, and researchers to advance the field of data science. Join us at the Members Forum 2023 to learn about the latest advancements, share your experiences, and contribute to shaping the future of data sharing.
Event Details:
Date: 22 October 2023
Location: Salzburg Congress, Austria and Online
Event Type: Members’ Exclusive Event
What to Expect:
At the World Data System Members Forum 2023, you will have the opportunity to connect with other members WDS’s community of excellence, including the International Program and Technology Offices, as well as the Scientific Committee. This exclusive event provides a platform to discuss the progress made towards WDS’s Action Plan and contribute to paving a path forward in data stewardship.
Presentations:
As per our bylaws, WDS Regular and Network members are required to share their experiences through brief presentations, however, We highly encourage all members to actively participate in this opportunity. Whether you are attending the event onsite or online, you can contribute by submitting a slideshow or a recording. Your presentation should encompass an introduction of your organization/repository, key milestones achieved in the past year, plans for the near term, and the significant challenges you have encountered. These presentations will be incorporated into a video presentation during the Members Forum and will be made available on the World Data System Vimeo Channel for wider dissemination.
Registration:
Registration for the Members Forum 2023 is free but limited. To reserve your seat, please use the registration box provided on the Members Forum 2023 Registration page. We recommend registering soon to secure your spot at this highly anticipated event.
9 Aug 2023 | News
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Introducing Daniela Santos Oliveira: The New Program Manager for the World Data System International Program Office
OAK RIDGE, TN, USA – 9 August 2023 – The World Data System’s International Program Office (WDS-IPO) proudly announces the appointment of Dr. Daniela Santos Oliveira as the new Program Manager, joining the dynamic team led by Dr. Suzie Allard, Principal Investigator, and Meredith Goins, Executive Director. With a Ph.D. in Speech Science and a successful track record in managing a developmental psychology research lab, Daniela brings a unique blend of research expertise, leadership, and communication skills to propel the WDS-IPO’s mission forward.
Throughout her distinguished career as a lab manager, Daniela demonstrated exceptional proficiency in overseeing scientific operations, efficiently coordinating participant recruitment, experiment design, data collection, and analysis. Her expertise in maintaining smooth workflows, fostering strong team cooperation, and meeting critical project milestones ensures a seamless integration into the WDS-IPO’s various initiatives.
Daniela’s passion for open science aligns perfectly with the WDS’s commitment to promoting unrestricted access to invaluable research data worldwide. Moreover, Daniela’s experience in working with various stakeholders and navigating university and government compliance policies further enhances her ability to collaborate effectively within the global research community.
Dr. Suzie Allard and Meredith Goins, on behalf of the WDS-IPO leadership team, express their confidence in Daniela’s exceptional qualifications, which encompass project management proficiency and a comprehensive understanding of academia. Her appointment signifies the WDS’s dedication to advancing open science and empowering researchers with unfettered access to critical data resources.
“I am thrilled to join the esteemed team at the World Data System’s International Program Office,” says Daniela Santos Oliveira. “Together, we will continue to drive the frontiers of scientific research by fostering a robust data ecosystem and facilitating global collaboration.”
About the World Data System (WDS)
The World Data System (WDS) is an initiative by the International Science Council (ISC) that champions long-term data stewardship and universal access to scientific data across various fields of study. The WDS actively supports scientific research by facilitating reliable data services and preserving datasets of the highest quality, while fostering strong ties with the global research community.
For more information about the World Data System, please visit www.worlddatasystem.org.
Media Contact: Vinnie Bernabeo, Communications Specialist
vbernabe@utk.edu
10 Jul 2023 | News
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Reyna Jenkyns Appointed as World Data System International Technology Office Director
VICTORIA, BC – 10 July 2023 – The World Data System (WDS), an affiliated body of the International Science Council (ISC), is pleased to announce the appointment of Reyna Jenkyns as the new Associate Director of the World Data System’s International Technology Office (ITO). The WDS aims to promote long-term stewardship of scientific data and ensure universal and equitable access to quality-assured data and data services across various scientific disciplines. Reyna’s extensive experience and expertise make her the ideal candidate to lead the WDS-ITO in fulfilling its mission.
Reyna brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership from her previous role as the data stewardship manager at Ocean Networks Canada (ONC), hosted by the University of Victoria. Throughout her tenure at ONC, she successfully managed a team of data stewards and geographical information system specialists, ensuring the consistent quality of metadata of the observatory infrastructure and datasets. Reyna’s dedication to advancing interoperability and promoting standard formats and schemas has contributed to the seamless integration of data services. In addition, Reyna is also on the Board of CoreTrustSeal, the organization that defines the criteria for research data repositories to belong to the WDS.
As the ITO Director, Reyna will oversee the WDS-ITO’s strategic priorities and projects, working closely with the WDS International Program Office (WDS-IPO) and key stakeholders. She will lead the coordination and integration of Global Research Data Infrastructure (GRDI) components with other organizations, fostering collaboration with DataCite/re3data, ORCID, science publishers, and international programs such as the Group on Earth Observations (GEO) and ISC programs like Future Earth, in addition to continuing her role at CoreTrustSeal. Reyna will also play a vital role in creating and leading technical working groups and supporting the development of technical concepts and standards in alignment with the WDS partners.
Reyna’s academic background, including a Master’s Degree in Ocean Physics from the University of Victoria and a Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Math from the University of Waterloo, equips her with a strong foundation in numerical computation, modelling, and data analysis. Her experience in scientific programming and her extensive co-op terms in engineering and environmental fields further reinforce her multidisciplinary expertise.
The WDS and its partners, including Ocean Networks Canada, the Canadian Astronomy Data Centre, and the Canadian Cryospheric Information Network/Polar Data Catalogue, are confident that Reyna’s visionary leadership and commitment to data stewardship will significantly contribute to the success of the WDS-ITO. Her appointment reflects the WDS’s dedication to promoting open science and enhancing access to valuable research data globally.
See the ITO news announcement at https://wds-ito.org/ito-welcomes-new-director/
For more information about the World Data System, please visit www.worlddatasystem.org.
About the World Data System (WDS)
The World Data System (WDS) was established by the International Science Council (ISC) to promote long-term stewardship and universal access to scientific data across a range of disciplines. It aims to facilitate scientific research by coordinating and supporting trustworthy data services, ensuring the provision, use, and preservation of high-quality datasets, and strengthening links with the research community.
Media Contact: Vinnie Bernabeo, Communications Specialist for the WDS-IPO, vbernabe@utk.edu
20 Jun 2023 | Uncategorized
The Research Council of Zimbabwe (RCZ) is a member of the World Data System that promotes and coordinates research for sustainable development in Zimbabwe. RCZ advises the government on research issues, facilitates collaboration among research institutes and councils, and links with professional bodies and centers of excellence. RCZ’s vision is to be the pivotal leader in steering demand-driven research for wealth creation and the sustainable development of Zimbabwe by 2030. RCZ’s mission is to contribute to the knowledge economy through promoting and translating research results into goods and services. RCZ’s values are innovation, integrity, professionalism and Unhu/Ubuntu, a term derived from Bantu languages which means that they uphold the principles of human dignity, mutual respect and social justice in their work.
Learn more about the RCZ
20 Jun 2023 | Uncategorized
WDC for Geophysics, Beijing, supported by the Institute of Geology and Geophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (IGGCAS), collects and provides scientific data on geophysics and space environment. It operates two observation systems: Space Environment Exploration System, which monitors various parameters of the earth’s space environment with four stations in China and two in the polar regions; and Seismic Array Observation System, which monitors seismic activity with a network of stations. It also participates in the Solar-Terrestrial Environment Research Network (STERN), which observes the ionosphere, upper atmosphere and the earth’s magnetic field with nine stations of CAS. It hosts more than 110 Gigabytes of parameters data and the mirror sites of the Madrigal Database and DIDBase, which contain more than 9 Terabytes of data. These data are open to the public through its website. WDC for Geophysics, Beijing is a regular member of the World Data System and promotes data sharing and scientific knowledge on geophysics and space environment.
For more info on the World Data Center for Geophysics, Beijing, see their website here.
