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| Integrated Digitized Biocollections | | Integrated Digitized Biocollections | ||
| https://www.idigbio.org/ | | https://www.idigbio.org/ | ||
| The project funded by the NSF to develop an integrated national infrastructure for digitization of existing biodiversity collections in the U.S. iDigBio is also known as the National Resource for Advancing Digitization of | | The project funded by the NSF to develop an integrated national infrastructure for digitization of existing biodiversity collections in the U.S. iDigBio is also known as the National Resource for Advancing Digitization of Biodiversity Collections (ADBC). | ||
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| InvertNet | | InvertNet | ||
| InvertNet | | InvertNet | ||
| http://invertnet.org/about | | http://invertnet.org/about | ||
| InvertNet is one of three initial Thematic Colletions Networks funded by the National Science Foundation's Advancing Digitization of | | InvertNet is one of three initial Thematic Colletions Networks funded by the National Science Foundation's Advancing Digitization of Biodiversity Collections (ADBC) program to provide unprecedented access to specimen images and data from invertebrate collections. This website is designed as a platform for research and education on the biodiversity of invertebrate animals, initially focusing on terrestrial and freshwater aquatic arthropods (insects and related groups). | ||
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| iPlant | | iPlant | ||
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| Network Integrated Biocollections Alliance | | Network Integrated Biocollections Alliance | ||
| http://digbiocol.wordpress.com/ | | http://digbiocol.wordpress.com/ | ||
| An alliance that developed the strategic plan from which the National Science Foundation's Advancing Digitization of | | An alliance that developed the strategic plan from which the National Science Foundation's Advancing Digitization of Biodiversity Collections was laun | ||
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| OpenStack | | OpenStack | ||
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| Thematic Collections Network | | Thematic Collections Network | ||
| http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2010/nsf10603/nsf10603.htm | | http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2010/nsf10603/nsf10603.htm | ||
| Networks of collaborative institutions funded by NSF as part of Advancing Digitization of | | Networks of collaborative institutions funded by NSF as part of Advancing Digitization of Biodiversity Collections (ADBC). TCNs are responsible for conducting the digitization of collections. TCNs are charged with defining and delineating subprojects for technology development or content generation; identifying deliverable goals, metrics for assessment, and specific needs for community support; providing technical support; and strengthening communications and outreach to other collections. | ||
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| Universal Chalcidiodea Database | | Universal Chalcidiodea Database | ||