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OAC Office of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure (OAC) |
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| Initial Amendment Date: | June 30, 2021 |
| Latest Amendment Date: | June 30, 2021 |
| Award Number: | 2132549 |
| Award Instrument: | Standard Grant |
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Plato Smith
plsmith@nsf.gov (703)292-4278 OAC Office of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure (OAC) CSE Directorate for Computer and Information Science and Engineering |
| Start Date: | July 1, 2021 |
| End Date: | June 30, 2024 (Estimated) |
| Total Intended Award Amount: | $296,234.00 |
| Total Awarded Amount to Date: | $296,234.00 |
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| NSF Program(s): | NSF Public Access Initiative |
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| Award Agency Code: | 4900 |
| Fund Agency Code: | 4900 |
| Assistance Listing Number(s): | 47.070 |
ABSTRACT
This exploratory project will test FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable) data principles for Open Science purposes in a comprehensive manner for field station data gathering on the Pacific atoll of Tetiaroa. This project is a timely opportunity to leverage the new field station on the atoll of Tetiaroa which has close ties to U.S. institutions through the University of California, including a nearby NSF Long Term Ecological Research (LTER) site, as well as international research programs.
Place-based data have a unique quality in that they span the sciences and humanities with time and space (geolocation) acting as foundational metadata used to assign data to ?place? (or nested ?places?). The FAIR Island Project will build interoperability between pieces of critical research infrastructure -- Data Management Plans (DMPs), research practice, DOIs, and publications contributing to the advancement and adoption of Open Science.
This award reflects NSF's statutory mission and has been deemed worthy of support through evaluation using the Foundation's intellectual merit and broader impacts review criteria.
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PROJECT OUTCOMES REPORT
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The FAIR Island Project has significantly improved field station data management and research practices over the past three years. Here are the key outcomes:
Developed Place-based Data Policies
We created and refined a place-based data policy for Tetiaroa Ecostation, which set clear data management and compliance expectations. This policy was also adapted into a generic version for other field stations, downloaded over 100 times on Zenodo. To support the adoption of these policies, we developed a comprehensive toolkit, including templates and guides for field station administrators. These resources have empowered field stations to effectively manage their data, ensuring it adheres to FAIR principles (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable).
Advanced the use of Data Management Plans (DMPs)
The DMPTool was enhanced to meet the specific needs of field stations, such as adding a contributor-type sponsor to the template to link the DMP to the field station. We made it mandatory for all projects at the field station to have a DMP. By integrating the DMPTool with platforms like Zenodo and DataCite, we improved data tracking and compliance, ensuring that research outputs are properly documented and accessible. This integration also facilitated better monitoring and reporting, providing a clear overview of ongoing projects and their data management status.
In conclusion, the FAIR Island Project has set a new standard for data management at field stations, fostering a culture of open science and ensuring that valuable research data is preserved and shared in a manner that maximizes its impact and utility. Our work has not only benefited Tetiaroa Ecostation but has also provided a model that can be replicated by other field stations globally.
Last Modified: 07/26/2024
Modified by: John Chodacki
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