Of possible interest... -J

On Fri, Aug 12, 2011 at 1:30 AM, Chris Mentzel <[log in to unmask]>wrote:

>  Greetings,
>
> The Science Program at the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation is excited to
> announce a request for ideas in the domain of Data Intensive Science.  This
> RFI is open now, here: *http://dis.ideascale.com*<http://dis.ideascale.com>
>
> The increasing volume and complexity of scientific data are overwhelming
> current research practices, and create additional barriers to an already
> challenged science infrastructure, workforce and funding landscape.  Many
> agencies and foundations are looking at ways to best combat the growing wave
> of challenges caused by today’s data deluge, and the Gordon and Betty Moore
> Foundation’s RFI on Data Intensive Science is intended to add to this
> growing body of thinking.  This RFI is being conducted in the open and for
> the benefit of anyone looking to navigate these areas.  The Science Program
> will review the ideas, comments and votes generated as we conduct our
> strategic planning processes this year.
>
> We encourage you and your colleagues to participate in this RFI through the
> middle of September, 2011.  Please note that this is not a proposal
> solicitation, and there is no promise of funding in this area. However, we
> encourage you to add your suggestions and comments here *
> http://dis.ideascale.com* <http://dis.ideascale.com> .  Your contributions
> will help the Science Program find areas of investment that can make the
> most difference in the domain of Data Intensive Science.
>
> If you would like more information on this request for ideas, please visit
> the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation’s web site at *
> http://www.moore.org/science-rfi.aspx*<http://www.moore.org/science-rfi.aspx>
>
> Science Program, Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation
>
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