Projects

Virtual Bethel: Virtual Reality

Virtual Bethel: Underrepresented History and Primary Source Education through Virtual Reality, 2017-2018. PI: Ayoung Yoon, Co-PIs: Andrea Copeland, Owen J. Dwyer, III, Zebulun Wood and Albert William. Indiana University's New Frontiers in the Arts and Humanities Program.

Big Data Curation

Library Capacity Assessment and Development for Big Data Curation, 2017-2018. PI: Ayoung Yoon, Co-PI: Devon Donaldson. Institute for Museum and Library Services.

Data Reuse for Local Community

Data Reuse for Local Community, 2017-2020. PI: Ayoung Yoon, Co-PI: Andrea Copeland. Institute for Museum and Library Services.

CI Compass

The NSF Cyberinfrastructure Center of Excellence, CI Compass, is designed to enhance the cyberinfrastructure (CI) of NSF Major Facilities (MFs), which are integral to scientific advancements across diverse fields. CI Compass will unify experts from various disciplines to address the growing complexity of data and rapid development of new software solutions, which MFs alone cannot manage due to limited expertise and resources. This initiative will not only boost the CI capabilities of MFs but also influence the broader NSF CI ecosystem by sharing successful outcomes that can be implemented in other large-scale CI projects. Supported by the NSF Office of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure, this project (Grant #2127548) has a budget of $9,000,000 and spans from 2021 to 2026.

Community Data Curation Competency

This project aims to develop and disseminate a Community Data Curation Pilot Curriculum to enhance the training of library and information science (LIS) professionals. The curriculum will be updated and evaluated in collaboration with community organizations, educators, and practitioners to incorporate competencies specific to community data curation. This initiative will address existing gaps in data curation education and contribute to community well-being by equipping future LIS professionals with necessary skills. The project is supported by the Institute for Museum and Library Services under Grant # RE-252380-OLS-22, with a budget of $128,402 and will run from 2022 to 2024.

Cyberinfrastructure Center of Excellence (Pilot Study)

NSF's major research facilities, including large telescopes and sensor arrays, rely on advanced cyberinfrastructure (CI) such as computing, data systems, and networking to analyze and disseminate data across various scientific disciplines. This pilot project aims to establish a Cyberinfrastructure Center of Excellence (CI CoE) to promote community building, share best practices, and implement innovative solutions for enhancing CI capabilities at these facilities. The project received support from the NSF Office of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure and the Division of Emerging Frontiers under Grant #1842042, with funding of $3,884,346 from 2018 to 2021.

CI Compass Student Fellowship Program

The CI Compass Fellowship Program, part of the NSF-supported CI Compass initiative, offers undergraduate students in fields like computer science, data science, and social sciences a chance to deepen their understanding of cyberinfrastructure (CI). Participants will learn about CI development, enhance relevant skills, and engage with CI Compass and Major Facilities personnel through virtual training, research opportunities, and professional events. The program is available to all undergraduates in the U.S. and is supported by the National Science Foundation Office of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure under Grant #2127548, with a budget of $9,000,000 from 2021 to 2026.

Causality and Text

AI approaches for identifying dynamic clinical data patterns, causal links in text.

AI in education

AI chatbot to increase cultural relevancy of STEM lessons, engage marginalized students.

AI in education

A Novel AI-based Approach to Facilitate Code-Switching for AAVE Speaking Students.

Ai for conservation

Data science faculty receives $216K NSF grant to address wildlife trafficking.