SIMCorBSIMCorB 1 Outreach Projects n SIMCorB Web site (8.3.1) n Strategic partnerships with other organizations (8.3.2) n Promote awareness of scientific IM (8.3.3) Organization Policy Systems Outreach
2 SIMCorB Web Site (SIMICP Project 8.3.1) Jeffrey Frithsen SIMCorB Meeting Las Vegas, NV February 22-24, 2000 Organization Policy Systems Outreach SIMCorB
SIMCorBSIMCorB 3 Project Description n Create SIMCorB web site to promote awareness and understanding of scientific IM activities n Integrate with EIMS to catalog SIMCorB and SIMCorB sub-group products n Host Lotus Notes discussion database for internal SIMCorB communications n Coordinate EPA CENDI efforts OUTREACH
SIMCorBSIMCorB 4 Expected Outcomes n Establish focal point for SIMCorB communications n Increase level of interaction between SIMCorB members, subgroups, project team, and other ORD staff OUTREACH
SIMCorBSIMCorB 5 Current Status n Prototype SIMCorB web site available for EPA only users n Population of EIMS’ SIMCorB metadata collection is ongoing n Discussion database on-line soon OUTREACH
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SIMCorBSIMCorB 9 Management Approach n Project Lead:Robert Shepanek, Deric Teasly (NCEA),.1 FTE n Project Team: ä SIMCorB members,.1 FTE n Contract Support: ä Initial Funding $15,000 ä Source NCEA ä FY00.1 FTE FY03.1 FTE ä FY01.1 FTE FY04.1 FTE ä FY02.1 FTE OUTREACH
SIMCorBSIMCorB 10 Technical Approach n Prototype SIMCorB web site inFeb 2000 EPA only development environment n Refine web site based on commentsMar 2000 approved by Project Lead n Approval and release to productionMar 2000 n Implement discussion databaseApr n Metadata entryOngoing n Maintain site Ongoing OUTREACH
SIMCorBSIMCorB 11 Project Rationale n Web site is a fundamental communication tool necessary to support coordination activities OUTREACH
12 Develop Strategy to Partner with Other Organizations (SIMICP Project 8.3.2) Bob Shepanek SIMCorB Meeting Las Vegas, NV February 22-24, 2000 Organization Policy Systems Outreach SIMCorB
SIMCorBSIMCorB 13 Project Description n Establish working partnerships individually or through interagency arrangements, such as CENDI, to share understanding of data resources and scientific IM capabilities and approaches n Publicize ORD scientific IM efforts through these same partnerships n Sponsor and participate in science IM conferences OUTREACH
SIMCorBSIMCorB 14 Expected Outcomes n Improve systems for sharing of scientific data, information and tools to support environmental science n Development of collaborative projects n More efficient use of ORD IM resources by adopting other agency models where appropriate n External partners aware of ORD science IM activities OUTREACH
SIMCorBSIMCorB 15 Current Status n ORD/EPA participation on CENDI n Joint sponsorship of CODATA meeting n ORD/EPA participation on Global Change Data Management Work-group n DOE/EPA E-Print server project n EIMS as node of NSDI, NBII OUTREACH
SIMCorBSIMCorB 16 Management and Resources n Project Lead:Bob Shepanek (NCEA),.2FTE n Project Team:Rick Rineer (ORMA), Steve Young (OEI) n Contract Support: ä $30,000 for CENDI annual dues ä $15,000 for CODATA annual conference ä Source NERL/NCEA ä No other contract resources OUTREACH
SIMCorBSIMCorB 17 Technical Approach n Assessment and participation ongoing in promising partnerships n Expand and coordinate EPA ongoing CENDI activities n Conference participation andongoing sponsorship OUTREACH
SIMCorBSIMCorB 18 Project Rationale n Emerging network of national and international organizations working on scientific IM issues presents opportunities to leverage progress of others n Two-way information exchange and collaboration can enhance achievement of EPA mission OUTREACH
19 Promote Awareness of SIMCorB Activities (SIMICP Project 8.3.3) Bob Shepanek SIMCorB Meeting Las Vegas, NV February 22-24, 2000 Organization Policy Systems Outreach SIMCorB
SIMCorBSIMCorB 20 Project Description n Move SIMCorB from strategic planning activities to project implementation stage n Implement focused program to present SIMCorB vision, strategy, and tactics to management, scientific, and administrative staff of ORD labs and centers n Project provides policy-level complement to SIM education efforts under OUTREACH
SIMCorBSIMCorB 21 Expected Outcomes n Promote policy-level understanding of the unique requirements and systems for scientific IM among scientists, managers, and policy officials across EPA n Foster buy-in to science IM projects across the enterprise OUTREACH
SIMCorBSIMCorB 22 Current Status n Executive and Science councils briefed n Laboratory and center directors briefed n Wide-scale development and deployment of SIMCorB briefing package on hold pending funding for project OUTREACH
SIMCorBSIMCorB 23 Management and Resources n Project Lead:Bob Shepanek (NCEA).2 FTE n Project Team: SIMCorB members, Rick Rineer (ORMA) n Contract Support: ä FY00.0 FTEFY03.5 FTE ä FY01.5 FTEFY04.5 FTE ä FY02.5FTE OUTREACH
SIMCorBSIMCorB 24 Technical Approach n Plan, schedule, and develop TBD materials for staff briefings on science IM n Conduct briefingsOngoing n Provide mechanism for two-wayOngoing communication between SIMCorB and ORD staff OUTREACH
SIMCorBSIMCorB 25 Project Rationale n Full realization of ORD vision for scientific IM as delineated in Implementation Coordination Plan requires promotion and understanding of the unique contributions of science to the EPA/ORD mission, and the special challenges inherent in managing this information OUTREACH