2024/08/26 by Michela Taufer, Taufer, Michela, Valerio Pascucci +5
Decision Sciences · #Big Data Technologies and Applications #Computational Engineering #Computers and Society (cs.CY) #Databases (cs.DB) #Emerging Technologies (cs.ET) #FOS: Computer and information sciences #Finance #and Science (cs.CE)
paper · pdf · doi:10.48550/arxiv.2408.14627
openalex publication_date 2024/08/26 · openalex created_date 2024/09/21 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/28
The urgent need for data democratization in scientific research was the focal point of a panel discussion at SC23 in Denver, Colorado, from November 12 to 17, 2023. This article summarizes the outcomes of that discussion and subsequent conversations. We advocate for strategic investments in financial, human, and technological resources for sustainable data democratization. Emphasizing that data is central to scientific discovery and AI deployment, we highlight barriers such as limited access, inadequate financial incentives for cross-domain collaboration, and a shortage of workforce development initiatives. Our recommendations aim to guide decision-makers in fostering an inclusive research community, breaking down research silos, and developing a skilled workforce to advance scientific discovery.