Data curation in scientific teams: an exploratory study of condensed matter physics at a national science lab

Authors:
Charles C. Hinnant;Besiki Stvilia;Shuheng Wu;Adam Worrall;Kathleen Burnett;Gary Burnett;Michelle M. Kazmer;Paul F. Marty
Affiliations:
Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL;Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL;Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL;Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL;Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL;Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL;Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL;Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL
Venue:
Proceedings of the 2012 iConference
Year:
2012

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Abstract

The advent of big science has brought a dramatic increase in the amount of data generated as part of scientific investigation. The ability to capture and prepare such data for reuse has brought about an increased interest in data curation practices within scientific fields and venues such as national laboratories. This study employs semi-structured interviews with key scientists at the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory to explore data management, curation, and sharing practices within a condensed matter physics community. Findings indicate that condensed matter physics is a highly varied field. The field's work practices and reward structures may impede the development and implementation of highly formalized curation policies focused on sharing data within the broader community. This study is an extension of a larger mixed-methods study to examine the life-cycles of virtual teams and will serve as a foundation for a larger survey of the lab's user community.