A KNOWLEDGE NETWORK FOR BIOCOMPLEXITY A Framework for Discovering and Using Ecological Data

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A KNOWLEDGE NETWORK FOR BIOCOMPLEXITY A
Framework for Discovering and Using Ecological
Data
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Problem
Ecological data needed to address critical
questions are dispersed, heterogeneous, and
complex Solution An internet-based mechanism to
discover, retrieve, interpret, integrate, and
analyze ecological data
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SolutionA Knowledge Network for Biocomplexity
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This Knowledge Network requires expertise in

• Ecology
• Computer Science
• Informatics

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A Collaborative Partnership

• National Center for Ecological Analysis and
  Synthesis

• Long-Term Ecological Research Network

• San Diego Supercomputer Center

• Texas Tech University

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A Collaborative Partnership
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Project Goals

• Build the technological tools to network data
  sources for the creation of knowledge
• Conduct research on the relationship between
  biodiversity and ecosystem function
• Educate the scientific community on the use of
  these technological tools

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Ways to Participate

• Knowledge Network
• Collaborative Research
• Graduate Education

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Ways to Participate

• Knowledge Network

• Beta-test client software to manage your data
• Share data via the knowledge network
• Use and evaluate the knowledge network

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Ways to Participate

• Knowledge Network
• Collaborative Research

• Relationship between biodiversity and ecosystem
  function
• Scale-dependence
• Cross-taxon comparisons

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Ways to Participate

• Knowledge Network
• Collaborative Research
• Graduate Education

• Co-sponsor seminar at your institution
• Participate in NCEAS working group
• Participate as a student in the seminar at your
  institution

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For more information

• Contact