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We are a home for Earth science data and computing professionals. Our sessions bring together the community for hands-on, interdisciplinary deep dives as we explore "Bridging Divides: Data, Technology, Community" this year. Learn more about this theme on the ESIP Meetings page.

Session and plenary recordings will be published on the ESIP YouTube Channel.
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Bridging Divides and Getting to Yes
Wednesday July 29, 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
RH 4.308
Collaborative Notes
Good ideas do not become reality on their own. Bridging divides often requires bringing together different perspectives, aligning priorities, and overcoming what can feel like intractable inertia. Through personal stories and practical lessons, speakers will reflect on the often unseen work of building support, creating momentum, and getting from "maybe" to "yes."

Audience
Participants across all career stages and areas of expertise
Speakers
avatar for Julia Lowndes

Julia Lowndes

Director, Openscapes
Dr. Julia Stewart Lowndes is Openscapes founding director and co-leads NASA Openscapes and NOAA Fisheries Openscapes projects. I am a marine ecologist working at the intersection of actionable science, data science, and open science. My main focus is mentoring teams to develop technical... Read More →
avatar for Eli Holmes

Eli Holmes

NMFS Open Science lead, NOAA Fisheries
I have been involved in training in statistics and ocean data computing for most of my career.  I am currently lead of NMFS Open Science and in this role, I facilitate and run trainings in computing, data access and statistics for NOAA Fisheries. I am co-lead of the Inter-agency... Read More →
avatar for Mike Liddel

Mike Liddel

NOAA Assistant Chief Data Officer for Fisheries, NOAA/NMFS
avatar for Michele Thornton
avatar for Erin Robinson

Erin Robinson

CEO, Metadata Game Changers LLC
Erin works at the intersection of community informatics, Earth science and non-profit management. Over the last 10+ years, she has honed an eclectic skill set both technical and managerial, creating communities and programs with lasting impact around science, data, and technology... Read More →

Wednesday July 29, 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
RH 4.308
  Community, Education, & Capacity Building

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