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e GY - the Electronic Geophysical Year, 2007-2008

IST Conference, Namibia , May 2008. e GY - the Electronic Geophysical Year, 2007-2008. NSF. From IGY to e GY. www.egy.org. Data access Data discovery Data release Data preservation Data rescue Outreach & Education Capacity building (eGY-Africa). The four International Science Years

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e GY - the Electronic Geophysical Year, 2007-2008

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  1. IST Conference, Namibia, May 2008 eGY - the Electronic Geophysical Year, 2007-2008 NSF

  2. From IGY to eGY www.egy.org Data access Data discovery Data release Data preservation Data rescue Outreach & Education Capacity building (eGY-Africa)

  3. The four International Science Years - reincarnations of the International Geophysical Year

  4. The Electronic Geophysical Year, 2007-2008 Data access Data discovery Data release Data preservation Data rescue Outreach & Education Capacity building Virtual Observatories

  5. Knowledge is the common wealth of humanity* • In the Earth and space sciences and elsewhere, ready and open access to the vast and growing collections of cross-disciplinary digital information is the key to understanding and responding to complex Earth system phenomena that influence human survival. • We have a shared responsibility to create and implement strategies to realise the full potential of digital information and services for present and future generations. *Adama Samassekou, Convener, UN World Summit on the Information Society

  6. Geoinformatics responses proliferate GEOSS Data and Architecture US National Geoinformatics System CEOS-WGISS ESSI One Geology CGI Informatics Division

  7. is an opportunity to • Develop better data & information systems • Find out who is doing what • Share experience and expertise • Coordinate activities • Reduce replication of effort • Promote common practices (standards) • Widen participation • Reduce the digital divide • Raise awareness of the need for modern, professional data stewardship • Educate; influence decision makers • Inspire public interest. 0 11 11 01 00 00 11 01 10 11 1

  8. provides Networks of people Newsletter Website Conference events Meetings Showcase demonstrations eGY Declaration Services

  9. eGY-Africa - reducing the Digital Divide Management team: Alem Mebrahru (Ethiopia), Victor Chukwume (Nigeria), Monique Petitdidier (France), Abebe Kibede (USA), Larry Amaeshi (Nigeria), Mohamed Gaye (Senegal), Colin Reeves (The Netherlands), Jean-Pierre Tchouanchoue (Cameroun), Victor Rochon (Purdue U.), Les Cottrell (Stanford U.), Charles Barton (Australia) Help improve internet access for scientists in AfricaUse the voice of the international scientific community- map present status and problem- map present efforts and policy- influence decision making- hold workshop in 2009, W. Africa- cooperate with others

  10. Interested in getting involved? www.egy.orgeGY NewsEmail listsBill.Peterson@lasp.colorado.edu Sign the ‘Declaration for an Earth and Space Science Information Commons’

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