NSF Unidata is governed by its community. Our Strategic Advisory and Users committees facilitate consensus-building for future directions of the NSF Unidata Program and establish standards of involvement for the community. Direct involvement in the Program by the academic community helps NSF Unidata stay on top of trends in Earth Systems Science education and research; for example, recent initiatives on Python and cloud-based computing have benefited tremendously from committee advice and involvement.

We are looking for several creative people at U.S. universities and colleges who are using NSF Unidata products and services — or who are familiar with NSF Unidata — to help guide the program in addressing the needs of our growing community. Nominate someone (even yourself) to join NSF Unidata's governing committees today!

The NSF Unidata Program Center is pleased to announce the opening of the 2025 NSF Unidata Community Equipment Awards solicitation. Created under the sponsorship of the U.S. National Science Foundation, NSF Unidata equipment awards are intended to encourage new members from diverse disciplinary backgrounds in the Earth Systems Sciences to join the NSF Unidata community, and to encourage existing members to continue their active participation, enhancing the community process. For 2025, a total of $100,000 is available for awards; proposals for amounts up to $20,000 will be considered.

The deadline for 2025 Community Equipment Awards proposals has been extended until April 7, 2025.

NSF Unidata offers computer equipment grants to support a variety of projects

Proposals for the 2025 NSF Unidata Community Equipment Awards are due by March 28, 2025. Created under the sponsorship of the U.S. National Science Foundation, NSF Unidata equipment awards are intended to encourage new members from diverse disciplinary backgrounds in the Earth Systems Sciences to join the NSF Unidata community, and to encourage existing members to continue their active participation, enhancing the community process. For 2025, a total of $100,000 is available for awards; proposals for amounts up to $20,000 will be considered.

In case you missed it — here's a recap of news from the NSF Unidata Program Center for the month of February, 2025.

If you provide Earth Systems Science learning opportunities at the post-secondary levels or within the workforce, UCAR needs your input! UCAR would love to hear about any learning opportunities that you offer on emerging ESS capabilities — ranging from AI/ML and data management to relationship building, creativity, and more — that are needed in the workplace now and in the future. Help UCAR understand your priorities and any obstacles to providing education, training, and support for these capabilities.