I work for the Biogeographic Science branch of the Science Analytics and Synthesis program in Core Science Systems at USGS on a variety of biodiversity data and information activities.
Current work at USGS
- Manage the USGS State Wildlife Action Plans (SWAP) website and Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN) National List project, including partnership development and collaboration with states and other stakeholders to compile state SGCN lists into a national resource.
- Provide expertise on biodiversity data and biological collections in the USGS Collections Steering Committee.
- Conduct scientific research on use of Web-based biodiversity information systems by academic and government professionals.
My education and work experiences span the areas of ecology (population ecology, wetland ecology), zoology (marine invertebrates, birds), conservation, biodiversity informatics, and coordination of national & international biodiversity information networks and projects. I am also interested in the human dimensions of data & information use, and natural resource use & conservation.
Education and Certifications
In Progress - Ph.D. candidate, Interdisciplinary Ecology, University of Florida
M.S. Biological Sciences, Florida State University
B.S. Biology, University of Puerto Rico
Science and Products
The United States Geological Survey Science Data Lifecycle Model
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) data represent corporate assets with potential value beyond any immediate research use, and therefore need to be accounted for and properly managed throughout their lifecycle. Recognizing these motives, a USGS team developed a Science Data Lifecycle Model (SDLM) as a high-level view of data—from conception through preservation and sharing—to illustrate how data manage
Authors
John Faundeen, Thomas E. Burley, Jennifer A. Carlino, David L. Govoni, Heather S. Henkel, Sally L. Holl, Vivian B. Hutchison, Elizabeth Martín, Ellyn T. Montgomery, Cassandra Ladino, Steven Tessler, Lisa S. Zolly
Gathering, organizing, and accessing data for use in bird conservation across the Americas
The U.S. North American Bird Conservation Initiative (NABCI) Monitoring Subcommittee (2007) identified the need for a comprehensive plan for integrating and managing bird population monitoring data, and to adapt this as an integral component for improving monitoring activities across North America. While the Subcommittee provided a basic framework to begin development of this data management strat
Authors
Elizabeth Martin, Bruce G. Peterjohn, Steve Kelling
Non-USGS Publications**
Martín-Mora, Elizabeth; Ellis, Shari; Page, Lawrence. 2020. Data from: Use of web-based species occurrence information systems by academics and government professionals, v4, Dryad, Dataset, https://doi.org/10.5061/dryad.hx3ffbgbs
Martín-Mora E, Ellis S, Page LM. 2020. Use of web-based species occurrence information systems by academics and government professionals. PLoS ONE 15(7): e0236556. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0236556
Martín, E. and G. Ballard. 2010. Data Management Best Practices and Standards for Biodiversity Data Applicable to Bird Monitoring Data. U.S. North American Bird Conservation Initiative Monitoring Subcommittee. http://www.prbo.org/refs/files/12058_Martin2010.pdf
Bogart, R., C. Eberly and E. Martin. 2005. Integrated Bird Conservation Web Site in the United States. In Bird Conservation Implementation and Integration in the Americas: Proceedings of the Third International Partners in Flight Conference, 2002 March 20-24, Asilomar, California, Ralph, C.J. and T.D. Rich, editors. Pages 1018-1020, Volume 2, Gen. Tech Rep. PSW-GTR-191. Albany, CA: Pacific Southwest Research Station, Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture. https://www.fs.usda.gov/research/treesearch/32100
**Disclaimer: The views expressed in Non-USGS publications are those of the author and do not represent the views of the USGS, Department of the Interior, or the U.S. Government.
GBIF-US
Species observations for the United States and Territories
Science and Products
- Publications
The United States Geological Survey Science Data Lifecycle Model
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) data represent corporate assets with potential value beyond any immediate research use, and therefore need to be accounted for and properly managed throughout their lifecycle. Recognizing these motives, a USGS team developed a Science Data Lifecycle Model (SDLM) as a high-level view of data—from conception through preservation and sharing—to illustrate how data manageAuthorsJohn Faundeen, Thomas E. Burley, Jennifer A. Carlino, David L. Govoni, Heather S. Henkel, Sally L. Holl, Vivian B. Hutchison, Elizabeth Martín, Ellyn T. Montgomery, Cassandra Ladino, Steven Tessler, Lisa S. ZollyGathering, organizing, and accessing data for use in bird conservation across the Americas
The U.S. North American Bird Conservation Initiative (NABCI) Monitoring Subcommittee (2007) identified the need for a comprehensive plan for integrating and managing bird population monitoring data, and to adapt this as an integral component for improving monitoring activities across North America. While the Subcommittee provided a basic framework to begin development of this data management stratAuthorsElizabeth Martin, Bruce G. Peterjohn, Steve KellingNon-USGS Publications**
Martín-Mora, Elizabeth; Ellis, Shari; Page, Lawrence. 2020. Data from: Use of web-based species occurrence information systems by academics and government professionals, v4, Dryad, Dataset, https://doi.org/10.5061/dryad.hx3ffbgbsMartín-Mora E, Ellis S, Page LM. 2020. Use of web-based species occurrence information systems by academics and government professionals. PLoS ONE 15(7): e0236556. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0236556Martín, E. and G. Ballard. 2010. Data Management Best Practices and Standards for Biodiversity Data Applicable to Bird Monitoring Data. U.S. North American Bird Conservation Initiative Monitoring Subcommittee. http://www.prbo.org/refs/files/12058_Martin2010.pdfBogart, R., C. Eberly and E. Martin. 2005. Integrated Bird Conservation Web Site in the United States. In Bird Conservation Implementation and Integration in the Americas: Proceedings of the Third International Partners in Flight Conference, 2002 March 20-24, Asilomar, California, Ralph, C.J. and T.D. Rich, editors. Pages 1018-1020, Volume 2, Gen. Tech Rep. PSW-GTR-191. Albany, CA: Pacific Southwest Research Station, Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture. https://www.fs.usda.gov/research/treesearch/32100**Disclaimer: The views expressed in Non-USGS publications are those of the author and do not represent the views of the USGS, Department of the Interior, or the U.S. Government.
- Web Tools
GBIF-US
Species observations for the United States and Territories