WHO WE ARE
The West Big Data Innovation Hub, one of four regional hubs funded by the National Science Foundation, includes contributors and data enthusiasts from Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, and a global network of partners.
HOW TO JOIN US
The West Hub is your Hub. Whether it is participating in a data challenge or carpentry workshop or working towards a more resilient water future—and everything in between—we invite you to join our diverse and growing team of stakeholders that envisions a community empowered to contribute to a thriving West.
PRIORITIES
Raise awareness of regional opportunities, inspiring new contributions and commitments
Catalyze team formation across academia, industry, nonprofits, and government
Develop and enable translational data science pilot projects in our thematic areas
Support data science education, training, and workforce development
FEATURED WORK
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World Water Week Session: Data-Driven Water Systems Solutions for Communities
The West Hub hosted the virtual Data-Driven Water Systems Solutions for Communities session at World Water Week on August 21. The event explored the intersections of AI-centric data, analysis, and water research and management as it relates to community-driven actions for equitable water solutions. View the recording here.
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT
The West Hub has an array of affiliates throughout the western states. Click on each state for a glimpse of "big data" spotlights.
UCSB Event Fosters Networks between Environmental Researchers and Data Scientists
The modern era of science is accelerating the ability to develop data-driven solutions to environmental challenges, but the research to inform these solutions has not been as inclusive as it could be. Earlier this year, the National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis (NCEAS) at the University of California Santa Barbara (UCSB) held an Environmental Data Science (EDS) summit to address issues of diversity and produced the trailblazing Santa Barbara Charter.
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​“This event served as a catalyst for re-envisioning how to make the field of Environmental Data Science welcoming and inclusive for all people,” said UCSB Professor Ben Halpern, Director of NCEAS.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Western New Mexico University Seeks Data Scientist for Grants and Rural Initiatives
Western New Mexico University has announced a new career opportunity for a data scientist to work with their Grants and Rural Initiatives Team. The data scientist will provide full lifecycle qualitative and quantitative analysis and reporting for the “Con Ganas” Title V grant designed to improve WNMU’s institutional ability to better serve its Hispanic learners and communities. Details are at the following URL: https://wnmu.peopleadmin.com/postings/1501.
CONTACT US
What can the West Hub do for you?
Please e-mail us with your inquiries at
info@westbigdatahub.org
