PARTNERSHIP

National Data Platform Partnership

Democratizing Data collaborates with the National Data Platform to advance federated data ecosystems and promote equitable access to data and AI services.

COLLABORATION

Advancing the Nation's Federated Data Ecosystem

The Democratizing Data Initiative is proud to partner with the National Data Platform (NDP) in building the nation's federated data ecosystem. This collaboration represents a significant step forward in our mission to democratize access to public data assets and promote innovation through data-driven research.

What is the National Data Platform?

The National Data Platform is a federated and extensible data ecosystem funded by NSF 2333609 under CI, CISE Research Resources programs. It promotes collaboration, innovation, and equitable use of data on top of existing cyberinfrastructure capabilities.

Key Capabilities:

  • Explore AI services and data collections - Search through rich collections of open data and AI services spanning diverse applications
  • Use and create data and AI services - Dive into data within your browser and run analyses on scalable computing platforms
  • Learn AI through data projects - Join educational activities and practice AI skills using real-world data
  • Host educational activities - Support classroom teaching with applicable real-world data projects

Our Collaborative Vision

This partnership combines Democratizing Data's expertise in data usage analysis and discovery with NDP's federated infrastructure capabilities. Together, we are working to:

Enhance Data Discoverability

Integrate our machine learning algorithms for dataset identification with NDP's comprehensive data catalog to improve how researchers find and access federal data assets.

Promote Educational Innovation

Support AI education through data-driven projects that help students and researchers understand how government data contributes to scientific advancement.

Scale Research Infrastructure

Leverage NDP's scalable computing platforms to provide broader access to our data usage analytics and dashboard capabilities.

Foster Open Science

Advance open science principles by making data usage insights and research discovery tools more accessible to the broader scientific community.

Impact and Reach

The National Data Platform currently serves:

  • 9 data collections and livestreams spanning diverse research domains
  • 5 data and AI services providing scalable computing and analysis capabilities
  • 421+ registered users from academic institutions, research organizations, and federal agencies

Institutional Partners

The National Data Platform is supported by leading research institutions including:

  • San Diego Supercomputer Center (SDSC)
  • University of California, San Diego (UCSD)
  • SCI Institute, University of Utah
  • University of Colorado Boulder
  • EarthScope Consortium
  • Scientific Computing and Imaging Institute

Partnership Benefits

  • Enhanced data discovery capabilities
  • Scalable computing infrastructure
  • Educational resource development
  • Broader research community engagement
  • Sustainable data ecosystem growth
For Researchers

Access powerful tools for data analysis, visualization, and collaboration in a federated environment that promotes open science principles.

For Educators

Utilize real-world datasets and AI services to enhance classroom teaching and provide students with hands-on experience in data science.

Getting Started

Ready to explore the National Data Platform? The platform is currently optimized for desktop use and provides free access to:

  • Comprehensive data catalog
  • AI services and tools
  • Educational resources
  • Collaborative workspaces

Note: Beta testing opportunities are available for new features and capabilities.

About the Partnership

This collaboration between Democratizing Data and the National Data Platform exemplifies how strategic partnerships can accelerate innovation in data science and research infrastructure. By combining our complementary strengths, we are working to create a more equitable and accessible data ecosystem that serves researchers, educators, and policymakers across the nation.

Funding Acknowledgment: The National Data Platform is funded by NSF 2333609 under CI, CISE Research Resources programs. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the funders.