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Now Is the Time to Build a National Data Ecosystem for Materials Science and Chemistry Research Data
Eva M Campo1,2, Sadasivan Shankar3,4,5, Alexander S Szalay6
1Campostella Research and Consulting, LLC, Alexandria, Virginia 22314, United States.
ACS Omega
|May 4, 2022
Summary
Research organizations need a national strategy for chemistry and materials data. This approach will foster interoperability and federation for sustained development in the US.
Area of Science:
- Chemistry and materials science research data management.
Background:
- Research organizations require directed growth for future interoperability and federation.
- Current data infrastructure may not adequately support long-term, sustained development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the critical need for a national strategy concerning research data in chemistry and materials.
- To advocate for coordinated action among government, academia, and industry.
Main Methods:
- This viewpoint paper outlines a call to action.
- It identifies key stakeholders including government, academia, professional societies, foundations, and industries.
Main Results:
- A critical need exists for a national strategy and infrastructure focused on research data.
- Sustained development in chemistry and materials science requires dedicated consideration of data.
Conclusions:
- Coordinated action is essential to establish a national research data strategy and infrastructure.
- This strategy will support future interoperability and federation in scientific research.
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