Storytelling with Data: Open Data and Open Science
NSF Unidata hosted the Unidata Users Workshop, Storytelling with Earth System Science Data: Challenges and Opportunities for Effective, Ethical, and Reproducible Science, on 5-8 June 2023 in Boulder, Colorado. This selection of presentations focuses on open data and open science.
Presentations
Open Science: Opportunities and Challenges
Scott Collis This session explores the evolution of open science and its role in fostering communities of practice through open data, code, publishing, and educational resources. The presenter shares lessons learned from projects like the Python ARM Radar Toolkit and Unidata initiatives, emphasizing collaboration across institutions to advance Earth system science. |
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Open Data Best Practices: NEON's Commitment to FAIR Data Principles
Kate Thibault This session highlights how the National Science Foundation’s National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON) program applies FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) principles in its long-term ecological data collection and management. Participants will learn about NEON’s standardized methods, open resources, and how its practices support broad scientific discovery. |
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On the Path to Contributing to Open Science
Max Grover This session outlines practical ways to contribute to open science through data and software. It includes insights from the Department of Energy’s ARM user facility and emphasizes the value of interoperability, open tools, and institutional collaboration in advancing community-driven science. |
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GOES ABI Data Quality
Mat Gunshor This session addresses data quality challenges in GOES-R ABI satellite data. Participants will explore quality flags, their limitations, and online tools to improve data use and interpretation in research workflows. |
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Details
Learning Series
Storytelling with Data
Intended Audience
Earth Systems scientists and students
Format
Video