NSF Awards KSEF $8M to Develop Kentucky Climate Data Infrastructure
Summary
Through E-CORE RII: Technology for Innovative Visualization, Aggregation & Training in Environmental Preparedness and Resilience for Kentucky (CAPTIVATE KY), KSEF and partners will equip the commonwealth with the data needed to save lives, reduce economic losses and create a more resilient future.Kentuckians have experienced the tragic impact of natural disasters far too many times in recent years, and I applaud KSTC and its partners for taking action that will help us save lives while strengthening our ability to predict and respond to extreme weather, said Kentucky Gov. This effort will also create new opportunities for workforce development and economic growth.Kentuckians have experienced the tragic impact of natural disasters far too many times in recent years, and I applaud KSTC and its partners for taking action that will help us save lives while strengthening our ability to predict and respond to extreme weather. Democratizing access to research data opens the door for innovators to turn data into unique solutions for disaster preparedness and responseincluding protection of utilities and natural resourcesand will lead to new technologies and job creation in the state.This new initiative provides critical tools for climate resilience and creates valuable opportunities for Kentuckians to engage with STEM fields, said KSTC President Terry Samuel. I have no doubt that our professors, Dr. Chi Shen and Dr. Suraj Upadhaya, are well equipped to support the creation of this important statewide climate data cyberinfrastructure, said Kentucky State University President Dr. Koffi C. DARE-KY, CLIMBS and now CAPTIVATE KY reflect a strategic effort on the part of the Committee to help create a cohesive shared vision for research capacity building in Kentucky."