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SPNHC 2025 reminders
by Bentley, Andrew Charles 28 Apr '25

28 Apr '25

Hi all A reminder that in-person registration for SPNHC 2025<https://spnhc2025.ku.edu/> closes in less than 10 days on April 30. Please register<https://spnhc2025.ku.edu/registration> as soon as possible to provide us with accurate numbers for events. 1. Housing deadlines<https://spnhc2025.ku.edu/accommodations> are fast approaching. After each deadline, rooms will be released into general circulation, and we cannot guarantee availability thereafter. Deadlines are as follows: * KU Housing - Stouffer Apartments - April 24 (this Thursday) If you are wanting to room with certain individuals, your details need to be entered into the rooming spreadsheet<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-daHQQ2bKoL4t314sVu6JzZc-PLEv-_hID5…> also by this Friday. * SpringHill Suites, DoubleTree, and TownePlace - April 27 * Eldridge - April 29 * Oread - May 3 1. We still have spaces available in some of our field trips<https://spnhc2025.ku.edu/fieldtrips> and workshops<https://spnhc2025.ku.edu/workshops>. We need a minimum number of registrations to make these viable so if you are on the fence regarding these, please sign up ASAP. You can add these to your existing registration by logging in to your profile in Oxford Abstracts and selecting add-ons. Instructions here<https://help.oxfordabstracts.com/knowledge/how-to-add-add-ons>. Looking forward to hosting you all soon Thanks SPNHC 2025 LOC A : A : A : }<(((_°>.,.,.,.}<(((_°>.,.,.,.}<)))_°> V V V Andy Bentley Ichthyology Collection Manager University of Kansas Biodiversity Institute Dyche Hall 1345 Jayhawk Boulevard Lawrence, KS, 66045-7561 USA Tel: (785) 864-3863<tel:%28785%29%20864-3863> Fax: (785) 864-5335<tel:%28785%29%20864-5335> Email: abentley(a)ku.edu<mailto:abentley@ku.edu> ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3093-1258 http://ichthyology.biodiversity.ku.edu<http://ichthyology.biodiversity.ku.edu/> A : A : A : }<(((_°>.,.,.,.}<(((_°>.,.,.,.}<)))_°> V V V

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DEADLINE EXTENDED: DCMI 2025 Call for Papers - New May 15 Deadline
by DCMI Announce 23 Apr '25

23 Apr '25

Dear Colleagues, We are pleased to announce that the deadline for DCMI 2025, the twenty-third International Conference on Dublin Core and Metadata Applications, has been extended. DCMI 2025: (Meta)data at the Core: Bridging Human Knowledge and AI Innovation We invite researchers, practitioners, and experts from diverse domains to explore the dynamic landscape of metadata in the theme of "(Meta)data at the Core: Bridging Human Knowledge and AI Innovation". We welcome submissions focusing on innovative research and practice relating to the evolving world of metadata. Important Note: DCMI 2025 will be primarily in-person. Key Areas: We welcome submissions on the following topics (and others broadly related to metadata): - Metadata and AI - Human-Centered Metadata and Interaction - Data Integrity and Reliability - Ethics and Metadata - Adaptation to Emerging Technologies - Metadata and Data Science - Metadata for the Public Good - Cultural and Social Dimensions of Metadata - Metadata Supporting the FAIR and CARE Principles Submission Guidelines: - At least one author of an accepted submission must physically attend the conference to present the work in person. - All submissions must be in English. - Submit via: https://go.dublincore.org/dcmi-2025/submission-portal - Follow DCpapers template guidelines: https://github.com/dcmi/dcpapers-templates/releases/latest Submission Categories: - Full Papers: (8-10 pages) - Short Papers: (4-5 pages) - Panels: (1-2 page abstract + panelist bios) - Workshops: (half or full-day, proposal details required) - Project Reports: (2-page abstract) - Posters: (2-page abstract) - Tutorials: (2-3 page proposal) - Student Forum: (<1500 word paper) EXTENDED Important Dates: - Papers (full/short), Panels, Workshops: Deadline NOW MAY 15, 2025, 23:59 (AoE) - Posters, Project Reports, Student Forum, Tutorials: Deadline NOW MAY 15, 2025, 23:59 (AoE) More Information and contact details can be found on the DCMI-2025 website: https://www.dublincore.org/conferences/2025/ We look forward to your submissions. Best regards, DCMI 2025 Organizing Committee

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SPNHC 2025 program, plenary speakers, and reminders
by Bentley, Andrew Charles 16 Apr '25

16 Apr '25

Hi all The SPNHC 2025 program has been finalized and can be viewed from within the Oxford Abstracts conference platform (https://virtual.oxfordabstracts.com/#/event/74160/program - for registered attendees) through a web browser or the Oxford Abstracts app (search for Oxford Abstracts in the Apple or Google Store). The app allows you to create a personalized conference program and chat and interact with other attendees and vendors. We have also created a Google Sheets<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vQjUQPkXTmduZccEl55X9y6BQsd…> and PDF view of the program (attached) available on the conference website. Kansas Memorial Union room venues can be found on this map<https://www.dgcoks.gov/sites/default/files/media/depts/emergency-management…>. Additionally we have added information about our three exciting plenary speakers on the website: https://spnhc2025.ku.edu/plenary A couple of reminders: 1. Registration closes firmly April 30. Please register as soon as you are able so we can finalize numbers. Reminder: If you are a presenter (in-person or virtual) you must register for the conference. 1. Field trips and workshops are filling up fast but there are still spots available in some. Reminder: You can go back into your original registration and add these by logging in to your existing Oxford Abstracts account and selecting add-ons. The same is true for the banquet or T-shirts. Instructions here<https://help.oxfordabstracts.com/knowledge/how-to-add-add-ons>. 1. Deadline for accommodation reservations is April 24 (KU Housing - Stouffer Apartments), April 27 (SpringHill Suites, DoubleTree, and TownePlace), April 29 (Eldridge), and May 3 (Oread). After these dates, rooms at preferential rates will be released into general circulation. If you wish to room with other attendees in Stouffer Apartments, please fill out the Google Sheet<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-daHQQ2bKoL4t314sVu6JzZc-PLEv-_hID5…>. Looking forward to hosting you all at the end of May in Lawrence, Kansas. SPNHC 2025 LOC A : A : A : }<(((_°>.,.,.,.}<(((_°>.,.,.,.}<)))_°> V V V Andy Bentley Ichthyology Collection Manager University of Kansas Biodiversity Institute Dyche Hall 1345 Jayhawk Boulevard Lawrence, KS, 66045-7561 USA Tel: (785) 864-3863<tel:%28785%29%20864-3863> Fax: (785) 864-5335<tel:%28785%29%20864-5335> Email: abentley(a)ku.edu<mailto:abentley@ku.edu> ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3093-1258 http://ichthyology.biodiversity.ku.edu<http://ichthyology.biodiversity.ku.edu/> A : A : A : }<(((_°>.,.,.,.}<(((_°>.,.,.,.}<)))_°> V V V

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eDNA and Collections at TaxonWorks Together 2025 - Registration open and free! (TWT2025 May 6 - 8)
by Deborah Paul 15 Apr '25

15 Apr '25

Greetings Biodiversity Information Standards TDWG folks, Got #eDNA on your mind? Perhaps you attended the *eDNA Working Group Session*? Please join us at TaxonWorks Together 2025 <https://together.taxonworks.org/> for a moderated discussion session with Mark A Davis @markdavis79.bsky.social, Conservation Biologist at the INHS, Prairie Research Institute to ponder: What are the digital threads connecting eDNA to vouchers, inventories, provenance, ephemerality, scaling, identifiers, fieldwork, standards, AI and collections? What are the opportunities for crafting new cloth, and where do we first need to gather more fibers? To all of you in the TDWG community, what are your #eDNA needs? questions? insights? ‪Most sessions are moderated discussions with opportunities for your input. Hear from people that inspire us, and revel in the on-line conversation that pervades throughout. Check the agenda to see who said yes! <https://together.taxonworks.org/> to being one of our guest panelists. We welcome everyone and look forward to your participation and insights. In anticipation, Debbie, for the SFG and TWT2025 /PS -- please share with your colleagues and students far and wide, so they don't miss this opportunity, thanks!/ -- - Deborah Paul, Biodiversity Informatics Community Liaison - Species File Group (INHS), University of Illinois -- Natural History Collections and Museomics NHCM Editor-in-Chiefhttps://nhcm.pensoft.net -- Biodiversity Information Standards (TDWG) Past Chair 2021-2022 -- Florida State University Courtesy Appointment -- Species File Group and Eventshttps://speciesfilegroup.org

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Dublin Core Conference Call for Participation - Now Open
by DCMI Announce 03 Apr '25

03 Apr '25

DCMI 2025, the twenty-third International Conference on Dublin Core and Metadata Applications, invites researchers, practitioners, and experts from diverse domains to explore the dynamic landscape of metadata in the theme of (Meta)data at the Core: Bridging Human Knowledge and AI Innovation. We invite submissions focusing on innovative research and practice relating to the evolving world of metadata. https://www.dublincore.org/conferences/2025/ Important Note: DCMI 2025 will be primarily in-person. Key Areas We welcome submissions on the following topics (and others broadly related to metadata): Metadata and AI Human-Centered Metadata and Interaction Data Integrity and Reliability Ethics and Metadata Adaptation to Emerging Technologies Metadata and Data Science Metadata for the Public Good Cultural and Social Dimensions of Metadata Metadata Supporting the FAIR and CARE Principles Submission Guidelines At least one author of an accepted submission must physically attend the conference to present the work in person. All submissions must be in English. Submit via: https://go.dublincore.org/dcmi-2025/submission-portal Follow DCpapers template guidelines: https://github.com/dcmi/dcpapers-templates/releases/latest Submission Categories Full Papers: (8-10 pages) Short Papers: (4-5 pages) Panels: (1-2 page abstract + panelist bios) Workshops: (half or full-day, proposal details required) Project Reports: (2-page abstract) Posters: (2-page abstract) Tutorials: (2-3 page proposal) Student Forum: (<1500 word paper) Important Dates Papers (full/short), Panels, Workshops: Deadline May 1st, 2025, 23:59 (AoE) Posters, Project Reports, Student Forum, Tutorials: Deadline June 1st, 2025, 23:59 (AoE) More Information and contact details can be found on the DCMI-2025 website https://www.dublincore.org/conferences/2025/

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Register now for virtual working sessions happening 14-25 April
by Stan Blum 02 Apr '25

02 Apr '25

*Virtual sessions for TDWG interest and task groups* Interest and task groups are the driving force for developing and maintaining TDWG standards, and participation is the essential factor that gives TDWG standards authority in open science. As the biodiversity informatics community grows every year, we hold virtual introductory working sessions to: - inform the wider biodiversity information community about the on-going work to develop and maintain standards; - review progress to date; - engage new contributors; and - set the agenda for this year’s work. Schedule and registration The TDWG community spans the globe, which makes scheduling any single real-time event inconvenient for some people. Some groups will solve this problem by holding their “session” twice -- once for each hemisphere (East/West) -- increasing the likelihood that one will be less inconvenient. We will also record each session and post the videos as quickly as possible on TDWG’s YouTube channel. All sessions will be held in the two weeks between 14 - 25 April. Registration is free, but you must register to receive the Zoom link. An overview calendar for each week is below. Please visit the *main working sessions page* <https://www.tdwg.org/community/working-sessions/2025/> for session details, including: links to the group charters, the session time in your local time zone, and the links to register. Week #1, 14-17 April [image: week-1-900.png] Week #2, 22-25 April [image: week-2-900.png]

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