Primary Convener:
Ranjay Shrestha, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center

Convener:
Debjani Singh, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Weiming Hu, Pennsylvania State University Main Campus
Rebecca Farrington, AuScope Ltd

Chair:
Ranjay Shrestha, George Mason University Fairfax
Debjani Singh, Oak Ridge National Laboratory

This session explores how informatics—the science of managing and using data—helps re-searchers solve complex problems and build resilient systems. Presentations will highlight creative ways to sustain data facilities, strengthen collaboration, and ensure that research tools remain reliable in times of uncertainty. Speakers will also share how new approaches in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data analysis are improving our ability to study the environment, from tracking land use and vegetation change to detecting soil contaminants and understanding atmospheric patterns. Examples include using advanced algorithms to improve health monitoring, enhance scientific models, and translate satellite images into clearer in-sights. Together, these talks show how informatics connects people, data, and technology to drive discovery across science and society. The session invites discussion on how we can build stronger, smarter, and more sustainable data and research systems for the future.

Index Terms
1916 Data and information discovery
1942 Machine learning
1952 Modeling
1976 Software tools and services

GeoBurst Sessions:
Yes

Neighborhoods:
1. Science Nexus