ESIP Federation Elects MMI as One of Four New Members
The Marine Metadata Interoperability Initiative is now a full member of the Federation for Earth Science Information Partners.
From the Press Release
"The ESIP Federation's growth continues to surpass all expectations," says Dr. Charles Hutchinson, ESIP Federation President. "We are drawing in new partners from a variety of sources, representing all the ESIP Types and the experts who innovate in the field of Earth science data and information management. The ESIP Federation's reputation as a collaborative community-driven forum for Earth science data and information technology experts is growing."
Celebrating it's 10th anniversary, the ESIP Federation now comprises 110 partners representing a wide range of Earth science data interests. ESIP Federation partners include Earth science data centers, environmental research groups, practitioners in the application of environmental data, educators and technologists. Across these diverse interests, public, private and non-profit organizations are represented.
The ESIP Federation is a broad-based community drawn from agencies and individuals who collectively provide end-to-end handling for Earth science data and derivative products. Initiated by NASA in 1997, the ESIP Federation provides data, products, and services to decision makers and researchers in public and private settings. The Foundation for Earth Science provides administrative and staff support to the Federation of Earth Science Information Partners.
