1. 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. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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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9. 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

10. 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. 2000 n Metadata entryOngoing n Maintain site Ongoing OUTREACH

11. SIMCorBSIMCorB 11 Project Rationale n Web site is a fundamental communication tool necessary to support coordination activities OUTREACH

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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. 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

20. 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 8.1.1 OUTREACH

21. 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

22. 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

23. 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

24. 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

25. 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