The Community for Data Integration (CDI) is a community of practice whose purpose is to advance the U.S. Geological Survey’s data integration capabilities. In fiscal year 2026, the Community for Data Integration held 10 monthly forums, facilitated 15 active collaboration areas, and supported 10 projects. Through these efforts, community members were informed of new and emerging technologies and data topics that helped them accomplish their professional responsibilities.
At the end of fiscal year (FY) 2026, the CDI had 2,818 members. Members included both USGS employees and USGS contractors, as well as members from academia, non-profits, commercial companies, and other state, federal, and international organizations. The roles that members serve in their organizations include data managers, research scientists, software developers, managers, data scientists, and other practitioners.
New CDI Collaboration Area in FY26
Federal GeoAI Community of Practice
The Federal GeoAI Community of Practice provides a federal-facing coordination and knowledge-sharing forum for applied GeoAI, spanning Earth science, natural resources, infrastructure, and hazard domains, with active participation from federal agencies, academia, and industry. The CoP exists to reduce duplication, surface emerging practice, and accelerate responsible adoption of GeoAI across agencies that share data, methods, and mission space.
Reproducible Scientific Communication Community of Practice
The Reproducible Scientific Communication Community of Practice is a rebranded group that builds on the foundations of the previous CDI Markdown/LaTeX Community of Practice. Its purpose is to bring together people of all levels to learn more about strategies and tools for Reproducible Scientific Communication, and to spread information that will help with communications and publishing.
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