The role of data & synthesis centers in convergence research. Issue 1 (18th October 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Pollock, Danielle; Allard, Suzie; Yan, An; Parker, Michelle
• Is Part Of: Proceedings of the Association for Information Science and Technology. Volume 56:Issue 1(2019)
• Page Start: 745
• Page End: 746
• Publication Date: 2019-10-18
• Subjects: Data sharing -- Convergence research -- Environmental health -- Synthesis -- Emerging research communities; Information science -- Congresses; Information technology -- Congresses; Information science; Information technology; Conference papers and proceedings; 020
• DOI: 10.1002/pra2.158
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2373-9231

Abstract

ABSTRACT: The convergence of scientific disciplines poses many challenges for data integration and management. As part of ongoing research into the role of data in new emerging research communities, we examined the perspective of synthesis center directors, professionals with expertise in supporting cross‐domain research using existing data to solve complex environmental challenges. Responses give insight into the roles data and synthesis centers play in the development of convergence research communities.