Abstract

This article is composed of three independent commentaries about the state of Integrated, Coordinated, Open, Networked (ICON) principles (Goldman et al., 2021, https://doi.org/10.1002/essoar.10508554.1) in the Geomagnetism, Paleomagnetism, and Electromagnetism (GPE) section and discussion on the opportunities and challenges of adopting them. Each commentary focuses on a different topic: Global collaboration, reproducibility, data sharing and infrastructure; Inclusive equitable, and accessible science: Involvement, challenges, and support of early career, BIPOC, women, LGBTQIA+, and/or disabled researchers; Community engagement, citizen science, education, and stakeholder involvement. Data sharing practices and open repository use still varies strongly between GPE communities. Some have a long tradition of data sharing; others are only starting it. Globally, GPE leadership is strongly dominated by white males and diversity may increase through the creation of Science Equality Commissions. Improved global stakeholder involvement can increase research impacts and help fight inequalities. In all investigated topics we see promising beginnings but also recognize obstacles that include a lack of funding, a lack of understanding of diversity, and prioritizing short-term gain over long-term benefit. Nonetheless, we are hopeful that our community will embrace ICON science.

Original languageEnglish
Article numbere2021EA002141
Pages (from-to)1-6
JournalEarth and Space Science
Volume9
Issue number6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jun 2022

Bibliographical note

Funding Information:
C. Ayala, B. Beamud, A. Ruiz-Constan, E. L. Pueyo, D. Sur, and N. Schamuells authored the section “Inclusive, equitable, and accessible science: Involvement, challenges, and support of early career, BIPOC, women, LGBTQIA+, and/or disabled researchers.” JH, MM, DS, LT, and DJJVH authored the section ‘Global collaboration, technology transfer and application, reproducibility, and data sharing and infrastructure’. S. A. Jones, A. Kumar, and S. R. Miller authored the section “Community engagement, citizen science, education, and stakeholder involvement” and thank Dr. van der Boon for the interview.

Publisher Copyright:
© 2022 The Authors. Earth and Space Science published by Wiley Periodicals LLC on behalf of American Geophysical Union.

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