1. Earth Science Data Analytics:
GES DISC
Earth Science Data Analytics:
Preparing for Extracting Knowledge from Information
Steve Kempler1, Lindsay Barbieri2 1 NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, 2 The University of Vermont
Earth Science Data Analytics/Science Skills Needed:
Overall Experiences /Operational Needs
A Student’s Journey into Earth Science Data & Information
Earth Science = lots of data: interdisciplinary & heterogeneous
Both, data science and data analytics require very similar skill sets
My view of what Earth Science
General Experiences
Skills
Tools and techniques
Knowledge in particular science domains
Operational Needs
Making data more useful
Know the territory
Know how to apply the techniques to the discipline
Repeated Exposure
Sharing of Vocabulary
Finding Resources & Help
Communication w/ Community
What the Universities Offer (July, 2016 study and comparison with 2013 Study)
What Else Universities Should Consider Offering
What Universities are Offering
In 3 years, programs have increased in number, some more interdisciplinary and specialized, and much more refined in providing a broader range of relevant courses.
Still Needed
Overall coursework addresses most techniques needed
Some still not evident
Most skills not taught: data life cycle; integrating data; …
Confirms: Earth science program should include data science/ analytics training (Fox, others)
Question: What do university level Data Analytics/Science Programs focus on?
Methodology: Surveyed 167 universities, 267 programs; Categorized program; Surveyed curriculums; …; Compare to 2013 survey; Compare to ‘real world’
Number of Degree Programs
Pertaining to Data Analytics/Science