Ge Peng Candidate Statement
Candidate for Data Stewardship Committee Chair
I am an IT specialist at the National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI). With over a decade of experience, I support NCEI’s information technology infrastructure, helping ensure the acquisition, security, and accessibility of a wide range of environmental data. My expertise includes software and program development.
I would bring a passion for ESIP and a commitment to advancing Earth science data and information to the Governance Committee. I would seek policies and approaches to enhance inclusion, diversity and strengthen partnerships within the ESIP community.
I am currently a Sr. Principal Research Scientist at the Earth System Science Center of the University of Alabama in Huntsville, supporting the NASA Interagency Implementation and Advanced Concepts Team (IMPACT) project managed by the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) since December 2020. Prior to that, I was a Research Scholar at the North Carolina Institute for Climate Studies of the North Carolina State University, supporting the NOAA Climate Data Record Program and OneStop project managed by the National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI).
For over three decades, I have carried out my climate science research utilizing various types of scientific data. In early 2012, my research on scientific data stewardship began. As an established scientist engaged in data stewardship research and applications, I encountered a challenge in finding a community that resonated with me. However, everything changed in July 2014 when I discovered ESIP—a community that provided me with a true sense of belonging. The ESIP community welcomed me with open arms and has consistently supported both my research and the institutions I am affiliated with, as we embarked on a rewarding journey of curating and sharing data and associated quality information. As a result, I am deeply grateful to the ESIP community and now wish to give back by leveraging my extensive experiences and knowledge. This includes the invaluable insights gained from collaborating with esteemed national and international domain experts and organizations throughout the past decade.
