Communicating Science and Engineering Data in the Information Age

The National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (NCSES) of the National Science Foundation (NSF) communicates its science and engineering (S&E) information to data users in a very fluid environment that is undergoing modernization at a pace at which data producer dissemination practic...

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Main Authors: Council, National Research, Sciences, Division on Engineering and Physical, Board, Computer Science and Telecommunications, Education, Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and, Statistics, Committee on National, Users, Panel on Communicating National Science Foundation Science and Engineering Information to Data
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C National Academies Press 19.03.2012
Edition:1
Subjects:
Data transmission systems
Database management
Information retrieval
Statistics
ISBN:0309222095, 9780309222099
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Table of Contents:
  • FrontMatter -- Contents -- Preface -- Summary -- 1 The Changing Data Dissemination Landscape -- 2 The Current Dissemination Program -- 3 Strategy for Modernizing Data Storage, Retrieval, and Dissemination -- 4 Engaging Data Users -- 5 The Way Ahead -- References -- Appendix A: Acronyms and Abbreviations -- Appendix B: Suggestions for Improving the Website -- Appendix C: Biographical Sketches of Panel Members and Staff -- Committee on National Statistics -- Computer Science and Telecommunications Board