Information is the currency of Democracy- Thomas Jefferson, Third U.S. President (1743 - 1826)
Open Data
Open data provides public access to the raw materials for knowledge discovery. Responsible data stewardship increases the value of our research investments and creates valuable resources for science, education, and decision-making.

Citizen Science
Citizen science promotes open participation in knowledge production through collaborative scientific research. We study the design and operation of citizen science projects to help improve both research and participant outcomes.