Newsletter for the World Data System Early Career Researcher Network
21 November 2024
Dear Subscriber,
We hope this email finds you well and ready for another edition of the WDS ECR Newsletter. We have curated a collection of resources, events, and job opportunities that are sure to pique your interest and keep you informed in the ever-evolving world of data science. So, without further ado, let's dive in!
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| The call for participation in the RDA/WDS TRUST Principles Outreach & Adoption Working Group (WG) survey is still open! We invite you to take part in this 12-minute research survey to share how and why you use the TRUST Principles.
Deadline: 29 November 2024.
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| Earlier this year, the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) released an important report titled “Making Research Data Publicly Accessible: Estimates of Institutional & Researcher Expenses.” Stemming from the NSF-funded Realities of Academic Data Sharing (RADS) project, the report illuminates the financial commitments that institutions have undertaken to align with public access and data-sharing mandates. The full report can be accessed here.
In our upcoming webinar, Cynthia Hudson Vitale,Shawna Taylor, and Jonathan Petters will explore the report’s insights on institutional expenses. They will shed light on costs shouldered not only by central campus offices—including libraries, IT departments, and research administrations—but also by researchers themselves as they engage in a variety of data-sharing activities. Join us for an informative session that explores both the challenges and investments associated with making research data widely available.
Date: 4 December 2024 @ 14:00 UTC |
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| Europe and Africa,
We want to connect with you and are excited about our upcoming office hour for your region. Want to discuss the Data Stewardship Award nomination process? Do you have an idea for a webinar collaboration?
Office hours allow our members to connect with WDS staff regarding upcoming projects, outreach, and trends in data. The conversation is wide open, and we want to talk to you about how we can help meet your needs and advocate for you.
There is no need for registration, and you can stop by for just five to ten minutes (or more!) as your schedule allows.
We hope to see you then! |
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| Nominations are continuing for the 2024-2025 WDS Data Stewardship Award! This award recognizes early career data stewards who have made significant contributions to the quality, integrity, and accessibility of research data.
Criteria We’re looking for individuals within ten years of completing their Master’s degree, PhD, or equivalent professional training, who have demonstrated excellence in data management, curation, and adherence to legal and ethical guidelines.
Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate and promote those who are leading the way in data stewardship. Submit your nomination today!
Submission Deadline: 17 January 2025
For more details on eligibility and the selection process, visit our website or contact us directly at wds-ipo@utk.edu. |
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Discover how the Data Stewardship Award has propelled past winners to new heights in their careers.
Xiaogang (Marshall) Ma received the WDS Data Stewardship Award in 2014 when he was a postdoctoral fellow working at the Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York. He joined the University of Idaho in 2016 and is currently a tenured Associate Professor of Computer Science. Marshall has continued his research interests in semantic web, knowledge graphs, general AI technologies, and their applications in Earth and environmental sciences.
"I would say the WDS Data Stewardship Award has had a multi-fold influence on my work. It is for the early-career professionals. Receiving the award in 2014 was a big encouragement for me to see the value of the work on data management and the methods and technologies needed, and a driving force for me to continue the work in this field."
Marshall's participation in WDS community activities has facilitated connections to many individual researchers and organizations, such as those in RDA, CODATA, and AGU. |
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| The WDS-ITO workshop onEvaluating Dataset AI Readiness for Data Repositories: Considerations and Approaches held in October was a great success! Harnessing AI for science and society is a key objective for organizations around the world, from international to national to disciplinary scales.
Nearly 50 people from across the world joined the WDS-ITO team for this workshop. Almost every continent was represented. Attendees also represented a diverse range of disciplines, including Agriculture, Earth and Ocean Sciences, Health, Neuroscience, Social Sciences, and more.
Following the success of this workshop, WDS-ITO is completing a pilot project for AI Data Readiness. This project spins off the ESIP Data Readiness Cluster checklist and aims to boost the community’s understanding of how AI ready a specific dataset is, identify any gaps in how that dataset is managed, and provide a more in-depth understanding of what it takes to get a dataset AI Ready. |
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| Early bird tickets are now open for IDW2025! Take advantage of the early registration discount and use your savings to explore our host state of Queensland. From sandy beaches to UNESCO World Heritage sites to vibrant cities - see some of the must-see attractions below!
Have you heard about our #KoalaCompetition? Take a photo of yourself with a koala plush toy or koala photo in front of a famous landmark or interesting location to go in the draw to win one of two complimentary registrations to IDW 2025.
Start planning your trip to Brisbane, Australia now! |
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Opportunities for ECRs from around the World |
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| Efforts to democratize science originated in academia and gradually evolved into the recent United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Recommendation on Open Science, triggered by the need to provide access to scientific information during the global COVID-19 crisis.
The UNESCO Recommendation resulting from an inclusive, transparent and multi-stakeholder consultative process, was adopted at the 41st session of the UNESCO's General Conference, in November 2021.
The Symposium is organized in partnership with the World Federation of Scientific Workers, ALECSO as well as UNESCO field offices in the Arab region.
Event Date: 28-29 November 2024
Time: 7:00 UTC |
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| Call for Inputs: Global Consultation on the Draft Principles of Open Science Monitoring
As part of the ongoing efforts to advance open science monitoring in alignment with the 2021 UNESCO Recommendation on Open Science, UNESCO is calling for inputs and comments from all the regions and interested stakeholders on the Draft Principles for Open Science Monitoring. By adopting the 2021 UNESCO Recommendation on Open Science, countries made a collective commitment to transparency, collaboration and inclusivity in the advancement of open science globally.
Deadline for inputs: 30 November 2024
Feedback Requested: UNESCO Open Science Toolkit Addition on Data in Times of Crisis
You are invited to review and provide feedback, comments, and suggestions on the following three documents: Share your feedback by downloading the PDFs and commenting directly on the PDFs or as text, and emailing it to openscience@unesco.org by Monday, 16 December 2024. Make sure to use the subject line “Feedback on data policies for times of crisis” in the email subject line. |
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| Calling all early-career scientists with a PhD who want to strengthen and/or build their professional networks and gain the necessary skills to excel within the Earth and space sciences!
This is a mentoring group of six students and two experienced scientists that will meet virtually once a month over the course of a year.
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| This survey for researchers in the arts, humanities and social sciences assesses the skills required for the use of research services and tools.
The community feedback will be used to develop the ATRIUM Curriculum and the ATRIUM Catalogue. |
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| The hybrid event on Natural Language Processing NLP for Computer-Assisted Language Learning (NLP4CALL) is a meeting place for researchers working on integrating NLP and speech technologies.
The organizers also offer the MultiGEC shared task on multilingual grammatical error correction for L2 language learners in 12 target languages. Location: Tallinn, Estonia Deadline for submissions: 16 December 2024 Event Date: 5 March 2025 |
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| The 2025 edition of this conference on interdisciplinary approaches to speech science and technology focuses on the theme ‘Fair and Inclusive Speech Science and Technology’.
Paper Submission Portal Open: 18 December 2024
Deadline for submissions: 12 February 2025 |
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| The 11th Contrastive Linguistics Conference 2025 (ICLC) promotes fine-grained cross-linguistic research comprising two or more languages from a broad range of theoretical and methodological perspectives.
Event Date: 17-19 September 2025
Submission Deadline: 24 February 2025 |
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If you are interested in receiving a scholarship, please submit your application by Monday, 6 January 2025 through the online scholarship application form. The application will include a personal statement no longer than 250 words describing a bit about yourself and how attending the Summit will inform your scholarship or practice. |
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| ARISE2 is an MSCA-funded postdoctoral fellowship program offering talented STEM fellows from around the world the unique opportunity to work on the development and/or improvement of technologies for Life Science Research.
Benefits include: - 3-year contracts with full social benefits
- Training in cutting-edge technologies for life sciences
- Development of expertise needed for roles in both academia and industry
Please explore this opportunity yourself if relevant, or consider sharing it with colleagues and others who may be eligible or interested. |
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The posting will remain open until filled, but review of applications will begin 25 November 2024. |
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| For those pushing the boundaries of data science research, the Faculty Fellowpositions at NYU offer the opportunity to lead cutting-edge projects in areas like machine learning, responsible AI, and natural language processing.
For educators passionate about shaping the next generation of data scientists, they have an opening for Clinical Faculty focused on teaching and curriculum development. All roles provide competitive compensation and the chance to be part of NYU's world-class data science community. |
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Do you have items to include in future WDS-ECR Network newsletters? Please send them to wds-ipo@utk.edu. |
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