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EU BON 1st Informatics Workshop

The first EU BON Informatics Workshop will take place in Trondheim, Norway from 29 to 31 May 2013. The event aims at discussing the data standards and informatics architecture that will be followed by the EU BON project. The workshop will also focus on highlighting linkages to GEOSS Common Infrastructure and the GEO BON. Among the agenda on the list are also presentation of the plans and operations of the EU BON Helpdesk as well as the first assembly of the global Informatics Task Force of EU BON. The workshop is by invitation only. The agenda and travel details have been updated on 2 May 2013, see the below attachment.





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Biodiversity Informatics Horizons 2013

 

Biodiversity Informatics Horizons 2013 (BIH2013) is part of a continuing process that helps to structure and organise the biodiversity informatics community at the European level and beyond. BIH2013 will take place over 3 full days, from lunchtime on Tuesday 3rd September to lunchtime Friday 6th. The venue will be in Rome but is still awaiting final confirmation.

To respond to the challenges and priorities of the next decade in biodiversity and ecosystems research, structuring bottom-up and top-down interactions on informatics and cooperating across the community is now an essential activity. Cooperation avoids unnecessary duplication of activity. It helps to maximise and focus effort on building the information resources, tools and infrastructure the scientists and policymakers need. We all know the importance of this as we face environmental, societal and human health challenges on global scale. Science in support of policy to mitigate biodiversity loss due to climate and other man-made changes, to assure food security, and to combat invasive species (to give just a few examples) can only be achieved by full integration of the biodiversity research community through a commonly-shared, sustainable e-infrastructure across all sub-disciplines that reliably serves science and society alike. Hence, the need to coordinate.

Invited speakers will review challenging areas and promising technologies in biodiversity informatics, pathways to sustainable implementation and changing the community culture. A panel discussion with experts from regions of the world beyond Europe will explore opportunities for international cooperation that lead towards a sustainable global infrastructure. Demonstration and training activities, provided by some of the FP7 projects associated with the conference will allow delegates to see first-hand some of the new and exciting infrastructure building blocks that will come together to deliver the LifeWatch vision.

To read more and register for the conference, please click here.

For early registration conference fee, please register before 31 July.





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EU BON and CETAF joint informatics workshop

Place and date: Joensuu, Finland, 17-20 March 2015

Purpose of this meeting is to launch several EU BON products, give a related training workshop, work on upcoming deliverables, and gain synergies by working with CETAF. Registration for the workshop is now open, see below!

More nformation is available here: http://digitarium.fi/en/content/eu-bon-and-cetaf-joint-informatics-workshop

 





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Biodiversity research for and by citizens in Eastern Europe: tools, information services and public engagement

Citizens in democratic society are no longer just passive bystanders when science is in focus. They show interest in results, ask for consultation and contribute with data. For many fields of research citizen science data are valuable additional information.
 
The FP7 project Building the European Biodiversity Observation Network - EU BON (http://eubon.eu/) now organizes a dedicated Citizen Science Workshop to explore the opportunities and tools for citizens in Eastern Europe to engage in biodiversity research. The workshop will take place on 27-28 June 2016 at the University of Tartu Natural History Museum, Estonia.
 
Engaging citizens is a challenge both for society and for researchers. There are new tools and methods which allow to manage citizen science projects, collect data and provide feedback to citizen scientists. The workshop will present EU BON results of citizen science mobilizing efforts for biodiversity research, provide training for citizen science tools and showcase some examples of Estonian projects and European initiatives. Workshop will also make an effort to prioritize recommendations and next steps for citizen science integration into biodiversity research.
 
To view the programme, learn more and subscribe, please visit the event's webpage here: http://eubon.cybertaxonomy.africamuseum.be/CS%20workshop




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X. International Conference on Ecological Informatics 'Facing Global Change by Sharing Data and Models'

The 10th  International Conference on Ecological Informatics 'Facing Global Change by Sharing Data and Models' wil take place on 24‐28 October 2016 in Dubrovnik, Croatia  

Keynote speakers :  
Duccio Rocchini, Trento, Italy 'Recent developments in biogeography'
Marie A. Roch, San Diego State University, USA 'Managing bioacoustics data'
 
Submissions of abstracts, special sessions, short courses on all aspects of ecological informatics are accepted until January 31st 2016 and should be sent to
Bozidar Dedus, Local Conference Chair bozidar.dedus@gmail.com
 
More information is available here: www.icei2016.org                                                                                                                                     

 





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Sharing Biodiversity data for re-use: Informatic tools and processes in Ecology

By lending access via the Internet to biodiversity data in open data infrastructures, biodiversity informatics worldwide allows anyone, anywhere to access and analyze data about all types of life on Earth. In applying common standards, research not previously possible is enabled, and better decisions to conserve and sustainably use the biological resources of the planet made possible.

In this symposium an overview of present and future opportunities will be given alongside recent research presentations and demonstrations of up-to-date tools for providing and acquiring information, handling data and presenting results.

The symposium is arranged as an Oikos Satellite Symposium but is open to anyone, i.e. also those not attending the Oikos conference can register for the symposium.

This symposium is organised by Swedish LifeWatch, GBIF Sweden and Department of Ecology at SLU and it will take place on February 6 2017, in Ecology Building, Sölvegatan 37, Lund, Sweden.

For more information, please visit the official event's page: http://www.slu.se/biodiversity-informatics





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A decadal view of biodiversity informatics: challenges and priorities





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Open exchange of scientific knowledge and European copyright: The case of biodiversity information




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EU BON: challenges and opportunities for integrating biodiversity information for GEOSS





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Corrected data re-harvested: curating literature in the era of networked biodiversity informatics




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A regionally informed abundance index for supporting integrative analyses across butterfly monitoring schemes





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How Aphia—The Platform behind Several Online and Taxonomically Oriented Databases—Can Serve Both the Taxonomic Community and the Field of Biodiversity Informatics




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D6.1 Report on stakeholder engagement for integrated biodiversity information




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D7.4 Strategies and business plan for regional and global biodiversity information infrastructures





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The Biodiversity Informatics Landscape: Elements, Connections and Opportunities. Research Ideas and Outcomes




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The major barriers to evidence‐informed conservation policy and possible solutions




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Mass. National Guardsman Jack Teixeira sentenced to 15 years for leaking classified information

Jack Teixeira pleaded guilty earlier this year to six counts of willful retention and transmission of national defense information under the Espionage Act.

The post Mass. National Guardsman Jack Teixeira sentenced to 15 years for leaking classified information appeared first on Boston.com.




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Protect Your Contracting Information

You may have heard “great resignation” or “quiet quitting.” You may also feel they do not apply to construction.




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Aspects of Building Information Modeling

 Over the past 15 years, building information modeling has developed into the undeniable future of the architecture and design industry.  




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Kate Sayer: Chairs, make sure you get all the financial information

As my experiences have shown, you run the risk of being seriously misled if you don't




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Building Information Modeling (BIM) and What it Means for Takeoff

As the construction industry relies more and more on BIM for building projects, there is pressure mounting for the cost estimator to use BIM for takeoffs.




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‘So little information’: Researchers point out lack of work-injury data on Indigenous people

Chicago — A group of researchers is calling for an increase in occupational health and safety research focused on Indigenous people.




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Court Decision Sheds Light on Duty to Protect Personal Information

A class action lawsuit against a law firm for alleged negligence in safeguarding personal data highlights the growing importance of confidentiality in security practices amid rising cyber threats.




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Honeywell Partners to Deliver Critical Information to First Responders

The group of partnering manufacturers and central stations include NAPCO, Resideo, Telguard, Emergency24 and Rapid Response Monitoring.




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U.S. Department of Homeland Security Recognizes 911inform for Anti-Terrorism Capabilities

911inform announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has officially designated its innovative emergency management platform as a Qualified Anti-Terrorism Technology (QATT) under the Support Anti-Terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies (SAFETY) Act.




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Guide provides information about carcinogens in the workplace

Montreal – A recent publication from the scientific research organization IRSST focuses on work-related cancer.




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OSHA schedules informal hearing on crane certification extension

Washington – Stakeholders are invited to participate in an informal OSHA hearing on May 19 in Washington to discuss a proposal to extend the compliance date for crane operator certification requirements.




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OSHA extends comment period for PSM request for information

Washington – OSHA has extended to March 31 the comment period for a request for information on potential changes to the agency’s Process Safety Management Standard.




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In response to calls for more stringent silica regulation, MSHA issues Request for Information on quartz exposure

Washington — Amid a push from labor unions seeking stricter regulation of respirable silica dust, the Mine Safety and Health Administration is asking for input on ways to monitor and regulate miner exposure to quartz – the most common form of respirable crystalline silica.




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MSHA announces public meeting on Request for Information on quartz exposure

Washington — The Mine Safety and Health Administration has scheduled a public meeting on a Request for Information on ways to monitor and regulate miner exposure to quartz – the most common form of respirable crystalline silica.




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OSHA launches database of workplace chemical information

Washington — A new database from OSHA offers access to safety profiles and information on workplace chemicals.




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PHMSA extends comment period on proposed railroad hazmat information rule

Washington — The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration has extended until Oct. 27 the comment period on a proposed rule that would require railroads to maintain and update hazardous material shipment information.




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OSHA schedules informal meeting to discuss updates to hazcom standard

Washington – OSHA has scheduled an informal public meeting to discuss potential updates to its Hazard Communication Standard. The meeting is set to take place Nov. 16 at the Mine Safety and Health Administration headquarters in Arlington, VA.




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EPA updates chemical information site

Washington – The Environmental Protection Agency has added content and updated other features on ChemView, the agency’s online resource for information about chemicals regulated under the Toxic Substances Control Act.




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Workplace Safety: Be Informed – Be Proactive – Be Compliant

A new white paper offers actionable tips and insights from J. J. Keller’s experts to help you better understand the features of a successful, OSHA-compliant safety program.




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Advocacy groups say proposed rule on teen workers violates Information Quality Act

Washington — The National Employment Law Project and two other labor advocacy groups have filed a complaint against the Department of Labor, claiming DOL violated the Information Quality Act in its move to roll back child labor laws to allow unsupervised teens to operate powered patient lifts in health care settings.




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Hershey to Inform Smart Snack Choices

The Hershey Company announced new commitments that will increase the visibility of nutrition information and portion options as part of their ongoing efforts to offer a broad range of delicious snacks and clear information.




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FDA Shares Information on Redundancy Risk Management Plans for Critical Food Manufacturers

This new requirement was established following a months-long infant formula shortage sparked by insanitary conditions at one of the nation’s largest infant formula facilities. 




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Help with finding reason and information related to a flight delay?

Hi, Hopefully this is the right forum. My friend says he was delayed on TS7826 on June 29 for a long time (possibly operated by Porter?), he didn't know about possible compensation until he mentioned it to me. I was hoping to find the information...




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AI-based Vision Inspection Systems Make More Informed Decisions

AI looks to be a panacea for making better inspection choices, but knowing specifically what the inspection criteria should be needs to be in place before employing an AI-based system.




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Informal Wine DO - ORD 11/13 venue TBD

Greetings to the FT Wine Aficionados.... I know this is somewhat of a short notice, but perhaps we can still make something interesting come together. I will be spending a couple of days in Chicago and thought it would be interesting to get...




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Evaluation and selection of the quality of internal doors for buildings using building information modeling building information modeling (BIM)

The selection of building materials from various available alternatives is a critical process affected by many complicated factors. Every single element in a building has a specific function to perform. This necessitates a proper selection of material from the various available alternatives, which generally differ in their quality, performance, and cost. To make the most practical choice, th...





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'But, what is a researcher?' Developing a novel ethics resource to support informed consent with young children.

Children's Geographies; 06/01/2024
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“I Don’t Just Take Whatever They Hand to Me”: How Women Recently Released from Incarceration Access Internet Health Information

Volume 34, Issue 5, September-October 2024, Page 306-322. Read the full article ›

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The role of misinformation in the 2024 election

The election is over, but rumors, lies and misinformation are here to stay. MPR News host Angela Davis talks about the role misinformation played in the election and how we can protect ourselves from it.