Data management education from the perspective of science educators

Source Publication (e.g., journal title)

International Journal of Digital Curation

Authors

Carol Tenopir, University of Tennessee - KnoxvilleFollow
Suzie Allard, University of Tennessee - KnoxvilleFollow
Priyanki Sinha, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville. School of Information SciencesFollow
Danielle Elaine Pollock, University of TennesseeFollow
Jess Newman, University of Tennessee
Elizabeth D. Dalton, University of Tennessee, KnoxvilleFollow
Mike Frame, US Geological Survey
Lynn Baird, University of Idaho

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2016

DOI

10.2218/ijdc.v11i1.389

Abstract

In order to better understand the current state of data management education in multiple fields of science, this study surveyed scientists, including information scientists, about their data management education practices, including at what levels they are teaching data management, which topics they covering, and what barriers they experience in teaching these topics. We found that a handful of scientists are teaching data management in undergraduate, graduate, and other types of courses, as well as outside of classroom settings. Commonly taught data management topics included quality control, protecting data, and management planning. However, few instructors felt they were covering data management topics thoroughly, and respondents cited barriers such as lack of time, lack of necessary expertise, and lack of information for teaching data management. We offer some potential explanations for the existing state of data management education and suggest areas for further research.

Recommended Citation

Tenopir, C., Allard, S., Sinha, P., Pollock, D., Newman, J., Dalton, E., Frame, M., & Baird, L. (2016). Data management education from the perspective of science educators. International Journal of Digital Curation, 11(1), 232-251.

Submission Type

Publisher's Version